We align our approach to the framework provided by the Impact Management Project (IMP), which describes 5 dimensions of impact: What, Who, How Much, Contribution, and Risk.
Evidence is building that “market-rate returns” can be generated alongside positive social or environmental outcomes and the market sentiment that impact investing is inherently bad for performance is being challenged.
While much has changed since the launch of our first accelerator, one aspect of our work stays constant: the joy of witnessing our portfolio companies grow, both in profit and in impact.
Evidence is building that “market-rate returns” can be generated alongside positive social or environmental outcomes and the market sentiment that impact investing is inherently bad for performance is being challenged.
Impact fund diligence requires both a specific framework to apply these tools with an impact lens and the perspective to judge what comes out of that diligence process.
For impact investors to generate measurable social returns, it’s critical to identify an investment strategy that specifies how the intended social outcome will be achieved.
We believe that strategic business decisions can be made to optimize and reinforce both financial and social outcomes, but they require an investor with intention and expertise.