About us

We have worked with family office investment firms, private equity firms and a variety of start-ups, impact investors, entrepreneurs and property developers.

We have a passion for combining purpose with profit, continous learning and making things happen.

  • Arvo’s background is as investment and asset management analyst at London & Cayman family office investment firms as well as consulting, with specific experience in hotel and real estate investments, as well as venture capital

  • Originally from Finland, Arvo has lived in London for most of the past decade and has a passion for snorkeling

  • When Arvo is not working or in the water, you will find him exploring latest trends in AI, venture capital and blue impact ventures.

  • Sustainable Finance & Investment from Yale Exec Education

  • MSc Real Estate from Kingston University London

  • BA in Tourism from University of Malta

Arvo Hartikainen

Co-Founder & Director

Ina Koch

Co-Founder & Director

  • Ina’s background is in impact investment, start-up support and financial analysis, working with Fair4Aall Finance and Virgin Start-Up. She originally worked in luxury hospitality, before transitioning to hotel private equity and impact investment, prior to launching Impact47.

  • Originally from Germany, Ina has a passion for football, reading, and traveling.

  • When she’s not on the pitch, she loves exploring social impact ventures and discovering how hospitality can drive meaningful change

  • Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship from London School of Economics

  • Certificate in ESG Investing from CFA Society UK

  • BBA in Hospitality Management with 1st Class from Hotelschool the Hague

Meet the Founders

75+

Projects completed

50+

Happy clients

2022

Year Founded

In a nutshell
About Impact47
Snapshot of some of our project locations

Fun

We believe work should be enjoyable—because when we’re having fun, great ideas flow and magic happens

We believe that financial success and meaningful impact are not mutually exclusive

Our Core Values

Remote First

"Home is where the WiFi connects automatically"

We are remote first, supporting clients all over the world

Purpose & Profit

We believe that financial success and meaningful impact are not mutually exclusive

Pragmatism

We are all about what works—we cut through the noise and focus on getting things done with practical, real-world solutions.

Transparency

We keep things real and upfront—no surprises, just open, honest communication every step of the way.

Learning

Every day is a chance to learn something new, and we’re always up for expanding our horizons and trying fresh ideas.