Finance in Motion

Executive Summary

Client: Finance in Motion

Industry: Sustainable Investment, Impact Finance

Engagement: Strategic Multi-Year Partnership

Country: Germany

Project at a Glance

Finance in Motion (FiM) faced operational challenges due to a fragmented tech stack, relying on manual processes, Excel workflows, and disconnected tools that slowed internal efficiency and stakeholder engagement.

VOLO partnered with FiM's internal development team to design and build a suite of custom platforms, with Fimpact as the flagship. Fimpact centralized impact data, streamlined operations, and enabled real-time, transparent reporting.

As a result, FiM now uses a modern, user-friendly system that enhances efficiency, supports its sustainability mission, and simplifies sharing results with partners and investors.

30+

geographic reach (countries)

€5B+

assets under advisory

number of thematic funds

Secure

public-private blended finance model

About the Client

Finance in Motion is a leading impact asset manager, focused on directing capital toward sustainable development in emerging markets. Headquartered in Germany with global operations, the firm manages public-private funds that advance climate action, biodiversity, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurship.

Driven by a mission-first approach, Finance in Motion combines financial acumen with deep local insight to deliver measurable, lasting change. With over €5 billion in assets under advisory and a footprint spanning more than 30 countries, the firm plays a critical role in aligning purpose-driven capital with high-impact outcomes.

The Challenge

Finance in Motion was preparing for its next stage of growth. With five thematic funds, each guided by its own methodology, the organization saw a clear need to improve how it managed and shared impact data. The goal was not to replace what worked, but to strengthen the systems behind it.

Existing tools, spreadsheets, internal databases, and workarounds had supported growth so far, but were beginning to show their limits. As data volumes increased, reporting took more time, and coordination became harder.

At the same time, stakeholders expected timely, transparent updates. Without a shared system, it was difficult to present a consistent view of results or maintain the speed and clarity.

Key Challenges

Manual data transformation across multiple fund structures
Siloed workflows across reporting, operations, and investment teams
No single source of truth for performance or impact indicators
Delays in preparing disclosures for investors and public partners
Limited audibility and governance alignment

Beyond fixing workflows, FiM needed a digital foundation to unify impact operations, reduce manual overhead, and support transparent reporting at scale.

Our Solution

The engagement began with a close collaboration between VOLO and Finance in Motion’s internal development team.

Together, we defined the priorities for building a digital platform that supports FiM’s operational model, aligns with its sustainability mission, and meets the growing expectations of global stakeholders.

This led to the creation of Fimpact, a secure, modular system built for transparency, collaboration, and scale.

Fund-Specific Logic and Configurations 

VOLO structured the backend to adapt to the methodologies, indicators, and reporting requirements of each thematic fund, whether focused on climate, social, or governance objectives. This flexibility allows investment teams to track results in line with the standards that matter most to their strategy, while also presenting information in a way that meets regulatory and investor expectations. By supporting diverse approaches under one system, it becomes easier to manage multiple funds simultaneously without duplication of effort. 

Centralized Impact Data Hub 

VOLO developed a platform that serves as a unified hub where impact indicators, supporting documents, and progress updates are collected and maintained. Having a single source of information reduces the risks that come with fragmented systems and scattered spreadsheets, while giving teams a reliable reference point for both internal and external reporting. This makes updates faster, communications more consistent, and the overall flow of information easier to manage across all regions and portfolios. 

Real-Time Collaboration and Access

Through role-based permissions, internal staff, clients, and outside stakeholders can securely view or contribute data in real time. This controlled level of access encourages direct collaboration, shortens review cycles, and limits the delays that often arise from repeated requests and version exchanges. The result is greater transparency around the information being shared, along with faster agreement on progress and outcomes.

Automated Workflows and Disclosures

VOLO included built-in capabilities in the system for generating reports, validating data, and tracking versions of disclosures as they evolve. By automating these processes, it reduces the amount of manual work required, lowers the chance of compliance errors, and makes audit preparation more straightforward. Staff can focus less on routine administrative tasks and more on interpreting findings and making informed decisions.

Scalable Architecture

The infrastructure is cloud-based and modular, making it simple to add new funds, expand indicator sets, or build additional layers of analytics over time. This design allows the system to keep up with organizational growth as well as evolving environmental, social, and governance requirements. As needs change, the platform can continue to support consistent reporting and data management without requiring major restructuring.

The Impact

VOLO’s solution improved Finance in Motion’s daily operations and system reliability, building on its existing digital setup. Manual reporting processes became automated and traceable, giving teams more speed and control in managing data and disclosures.

Teams can now manage data, disclosures, and stakeholder access from a single, secure environment, without the overhead of fragmented tools.

The result is greater speed, accuracy, and control across critical workflows. With scalable systems in place, Finance in Motion is better prepared to grow its global reach and deliver on its investment goals with confidence.

Key Takeaways

Fragmentation limits growth

Disconnected systems and manual reporting created delays, risk, and inefficiencies across Finance in Motion’s impact operations.

Custom tech fuels growth; generic solutions hold it back

VOLO translated complex fund structures into a centralized platform that supports accurate, timely, and transparent reporting at scale.

True partnership enabled smarter outcomes

Working side by side with FiM’s internal team ensured that the solution fit easily into existing processes while setting a foundation for future growth.

Digital infrastructure now supports mission delivery

With scalable systems in place, Finance in Motion is positioned to expand its global footprint and deliver on its sustainability goals with greater confidence and control.

"What impressed us in VOLO was its no-nonsense attitude; they struck us as extremely genuine, hardworking, and very much solution-oriented. Now the collaboration is much tighter on what we consider our signature project, our magnum opus, a complex solution at the core of Finance in Motion’s DNA: impact measurement."

Matteo Snidero

IT Director, Finance in Motion