Category: MDIF update

Convergence case study examines MDIF model of impact investment

30 May 2019

Convergence, the global network for blended finance, has published a case study on Media Development Investment Fund. The case study …

MDIF publishes report on media capture in Europe

22 May 2019

MDIF has published a major report that examines the extent of media capture in Europe and how it is undermining …

Matthew Buckland, digital pioneer and MDIF Entrepreneur-in-Residence, passes away

23 April 2019

It is with great sadness that we report the passing away of Matthew Buckland, our Entrepreneur-in-Residence, after battling illness. Professionally, …

Bernard Poulet steps down as MDIF Board Chair, Sheila Coronel steps up

14 April 2019

After 10 years as Chair of MDIF’s Board of Directors, Bernard Poulet stepped down at a Board meeting today. He …

Independent media leaders gather in Warsaw for Media Forum 2019

11 April 2019

178 MDIF clients, investors, staff and Board members from 46 countries attended the Media Forum 2019 in Warsaw, Poland. The …

SFS Ventures acquires a controlling interest in Polish radio company Eurozet

20 February 2019

Prague, February 20, 2019: SFS Ventures s.r.o. today announced that it has acquired 60% of the share capital of Polish …

MDIF launches private equity impact fund for independent media

7 February 2019

New York, February 7, 2019: As illiberal democracies advance around the world and even digital darlings like Buzzfeed, HuffPost and …

MDIF Statement on Djukanovic ‘fascist’ remarks

13 April 2018

New York, April 13, 2018: Media Development Investment Fund is alarmed and appalled at remarks by Milo Djukanovic, President of …

MDIF closes $6-million media impact fund

19 March 2018

Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) today announced final close of MDIF Media Finance I, a $6-million impact fund investing in …