by Allie Burns | Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Place-based Investing, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
When you hear the word “fundraising”, what’s the first thought that comes to mind? Your answer might evoke a mix of emotions like excitement and frustration depending on your experience. There is also a good chance that when you think of fundraising you think of words...
by Priya Parrish | Circular Economy, ESG Investing, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, North America, Regions, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change
Interested in space? Now is a great time to be an investor. From Space Capital to Space VC, space specialty funds have proliferated in recent years. Or maybe alternative proteins are more your jam? I’ve met with over 40 food VC and PE funds in the past year. Reed...
by Clemens Feil | Africa, Asia, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Latin America, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs
In a world where investment opportunities seem to be increasingly well-explored and competitive, private equity (PE) in emerging markets stands out as a compelling frontier. It is not just an opportunity for significant financial returns and more diversified...
by Luni Libes | Africa, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Regions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDGs
Venture capital and angel investing are realms filled with unspoken assumptions. One such assumption is that companies should burn through substantial capital before even considering profitability. This notion is misguided! Countless startups, often overlooked by...
by Isabelle Swiderski | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Financial Inclusion, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, LGBTQ+, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Systems Change
According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2021/2022 Women’s Entrepreneurship Report, unveiled in early December, average startup rates for women worldwide dropped by 15% from 2019 to 2020 and held constant in 2021. We won’t regurgitate the dismal...