Horizon Impact
Impact Investment Fund Management Platform Case Study
A sophisticated impact investment fund management platform built with Next.js 15.1.3 and TypeScript. This comprehensive system manages the entire investment lifecycle from deal sourcing and due diligence to portfolio management and impact reporting, specifically designed for Southern Africa's impact investment ecosystem with advanced analytics and stakeholder collaboration tools.
Project Overview
Horizon Impact represents a comprehensive impact investment fund management ecosystem designed specifically for Southern Africa's investment landscape. Built with cutting-edge technologies including Next.js 15.1.3, TypeScript, and Redux Toolkit, this platform manages the complete investment lifecycle from sourcing opportunities to measuring social and environmental impact, providing fund managers with powerful tools for data-driven decision making.
Investment Dashboard
The investment dashboard provides real-time analytics and performance tracking across all portfolio companies. Fund managers can monitor investment stages, track due diligence progress, analyze financial performance, and measure social impact metrics through interactive charts and comprehensive reporting tools. Advanced filtering and search capabilities enable efficient portfolio management and strategic decision-making.
Stakeholder Ecosystem
A comprehensive stakeholder management system that coordinates relationships between fund managers, investors, portfolio companies, and advisors. The platform facilitates secure document sharing, communication workflows, and collaborative decision-making processes. Role-based access control ensures appropriate information sharing while maintaining data security and regulatory compliance across the Southern African investment ecosystem.
Impact Measurement & Reporting
Advanced ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) tracking and impact reporting capabilities enable comprehensive measurement of social and environmental outcomes. The platform generates automated impact reports, tracks key performance indicators, and provides visualization tools for communicating results to stakeholders. Integrated data collection workflows ensure consistent and accurate impact measurement across all portfolio companies.
Key Features
Comprehensive tools for impact investment fund management
Secure Authentication
JWT-based authentication with role-based access control for fund managers and investors
Investment Management
Comprehensive tools for tracking investments, due diligence, and portfolio management
Performance Analytics
Real-time dashboards with investment performance metrics and impact measurement
Stakeholder Management
Centralized system for managing fund managers, investors, and company relationships
Document Management
Secure document storage and sharing for due diligence and compliance materials
Financial Tracking
Advanced financial modeling and tracking for fund performance and returns
Portfolio Companies
Management system for tracking and supporting portfolio company development
Impact Measurement
Comprehensive impact reporting and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) tracking
Market Analysis
Southern Africa market intelligence and investment opportunity identification
Communication Hub
Integrated messaging and notification system for stakeholder coordination
Project Statistics
Database Collections
API Endpoints
React Components
Investment Stages
Frontend Architecture
Built with Next.js 15.1.3 App Router and TypeScript for type-safe development. The frontend leverages Redux Toolkit for complex state management, Framer Motion for animations, and Shadcn/ui components with Tailwind CSS for consistent, accessible design.
Backend Architecture
Robust backend architecture with Next.js API routes, Prisma ORM for database management, NextAuth.js for authentication, and MongoDB for flexible data storage. Zod provides runtime type validation for all data operations.
Database Architecture
Comprehensive data model supporting complex investment workflows
Core Entities
- • Users & Roles
- • Fund Management
- • Companies
- • Investments
Financial Data
- • Financial Records
- • Performance Metrics
- • Valuations
- • Returns Tracking
Operations
- • Due Diligence
- • Documentation
- • Communications
- • Workflow Management
Impact Tracking
- • ESG Metrics
- • Social Impact
- • Environmental Data
- • Reporting & Analytics