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A New Report By Arowana Impact Capital Built In Partnership With Entrepreneur Middle East and Lucidity Insights Looks Into The Business Of Impact Investing Over the past 20 years, impact investing has undergone a remarkable evolution, driven by a confluence of societal, economic, and technological factors.

“Inadvertently a lot those who are attacking ESG have shined a light on just how important it is. To think about these considerations, how important it is to manage not just your conventional risk-return dynamic with any given transaction, but also to think about social impact and more broadly systemic risk and society.” Really love this interview with Don Chen in ImpactAlpha. A must read for anyone contemplating the impact of considering DEI and ESG factors when making investment decisions! And spoiler alert: in the case of Surdna Foundation, considering impact led to outperformance! #impactinvesting #impinv #philanthropy

Are you interested in learning more about the growth, benefits, and future of impact investing? Check out Cause Artist’s robust primer, which lists 61 social ventures where you can see #impinv in action. https://lnkd.in/evpzMwgY

We know how powerful impact investing can be - we've been using the innovative tool since 2017 - and we can't wait to see the results in action in Milwaukee in the years to come from this extra investment boost!

A fantastic article @ericrice on Impact Investing and its changes over the past 10 years in the private and public markets. "The most significant change is that impact investing has gone mainstream and scaled up dramatically." "Impact investing is built on a foundation of additionality. For all forms of impact investing, additionality derives primarily from the social and environmental outcomes created by investee companies. The differences have to do with the channels by which an impact investor helps shape its investees’ success. There is unquestionably a meaningful dividing line between seed/venture funds and all other impact investors since the earliest-stage funds are really “in the trenches” with their investees, shaping their successes and preventing derailments, and because they account for many of the most catalytic investments." https://lnkd.in/gyeVTr6w

Join Denver area nonprofit / social enterprise leaders for this interactive workshop to learn about impact investment, assess if it’s a viable path for your organization and discover what you need to be funding ready. The workshop will be facilitated by Kate Krebs Lyda, Impact Investing Advisor and Strategist. Who is it for: Nonprofit and social enterprise executive directors and board members who are interested in learning how impact investments (e.g., PRIs - program-related investments & MRIs - mission-related investments) can be used to fund large-scale projects and initiatives. What you’ll learn: 1. The case for Integrated Capital: Understand the spectrum of impact investment capital with a particular emphasis on "impact-first" capital. Learn why funders and donors are incorporating impact investing into their giving strategies and what types of projects are best suited for this type of funding  2. Benefits & Case Studies: Explore real-life examples where impact-first investments have moved projects from vision to reality. Includes illustrations of different types of investment structures and vehicles. 3. Characteristics of a Successful Deal: Identify the key questions to answer to ensure an organization is creating a successful transaction.  4. Funding Readiness: Identify key project and organizational characteristics that will position a project to successfully raise impact investing capital. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gVwt_hGY.

Interesting piece of paper,  I recommend all the impact-driven startup founders to read. "Impact investors seeking market-rate returns reported lower levels of difficulty in impact investing than did impact investors who were targeting lower financial returns…..But if most market-rate-seeking impact investors report no added difficulty in impact investing, then it seems likely that many of their deals are similar or identical to ones that any well-trained, profit-driven investor would find attractive…If that is the case, are market-rate impact investors achieving the additionality that constitutes the unique value-add of impact investing?Ultimately, this question boils down to what the purpose of impact investing should be.” #impactinvesting https://lnkd.in/d4692CAW

According to a report by Bridgespan Social Impact, impact investing remains far from the norm, even among those foundations most likely to pursue it. What will it take for more funders to align money with mission? Michael Kavate reports: https://buff.ly/48UzKxD #ImpactInvesting #FoundationFunding #SocialImpact #PhilanthropyTrends #SustainableInvestments #ESGInvesting #PhilanthropicInnovation #InvestingForChange #MissionDrivenInvestments #NonprofitFundingStrategies

EXCITING NEWS!! For the 2nd time in 3-years, Conscious Venture Partners has been named to the ImpactAssets IA 2024 list of Emerging Impact Managers! This public database provides a gateway into the world of impact investing for investors and financial advisors to find the most experienced impact investment firms. The IA 50 Emerging Manager list highlights fund managers to watch that have demonstrated the potential to create meaningful impact. Impact Assets was founded in 2010 to be the preeminent partner for impact investing and charitable giving. They currently have more than $3B AUM and more than 2000 clients that they advise on impact investing. We're thrilled to have received this honor! You can see the full list at the link below. EXCITING NEWS!! For the 2nd time in 3-years, Conscious Venture Partners has been named to the ImpactAssets IA 2024 list of Emerging Impact Managers! This public database provides a gateway into the world of impact investing for investors and financial advisors to find the most experienced impact investment firms. The IA 50 Emerging Manager list highlights fund managers to watch that have demonstrated the potential to create meaningful impact. Impact Assets was founded in 2010 to be the preeminent partner for impact investing and charitable giving. They currently have more than $3B AUM and more than 2000 clients that they advise on impact investing. We're thrilled to have received this honor! Jeff Cherry Joseph W. Valis Content McLaughlin, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation) Marianna Pappas You can see our profile and the full list at the link below! https://lnkd.in/euN6BQ5X

Impact investing is not easy, and maybe it shouldn't be. Interesting read from the Stanford Social Innovation Review - a few key takeaways: -Impact investing shouldn't be easy. It's about more than just financial returns; it's about creating real, lasting change in our world. -Rigorous assessment is crucial. We need to thoroughly evaluate the social and environmental impacts of our investments to ensure they align with our goals. -Engagement is key. Actively involving ourselves with investees allows us to drive meaningful outcomes and maximize our impact. True impact investing requires effort, expertise, and dedication. Let's embrace the challenge and strive for meaningful change together! #ImpactInvesting #SocialChange #InvestingWithPurpose #socialimpact Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eJAakYJk