Impact investing , in which investors prioritise socially - conscious aims while seeking to generate revenue , could soon become a central source of funding for health care research . Yet the Global Impact Investing Network reports that just 5 percent of impact investments were dedicated to health care in 2018, well behind other areas like energy, microfinance, and housing. While sectors such as renewable energy , education and housing have experienced significant boosts from private capital in recent years , only 5 % of impact investments in 2018 were dedicated to health care , according to the Global Impact Investing Network . However , that figure could rise due to the financial opportunities offered by emerging industries , such as precision medicine .
Impact investing , in which investors prioritise socially - conscious aims while seeking to generate revenue , could soon become a central source of funding for health care research . While sectors such as renewable energy , education and housing have experienced significant boosts from private capital in recent years , only 5 % of impact investments in 2018 were dedicated to health care , according to the Global Impact Investing Network . However , that figure could rise due to the financial opportunities offered by emerging industries , such as precision medicine .