IMPACT INVESTING

For many years, philanthropy and venture investing have been thought of as separate disciplines–one championing social change and causes, the other a hardline pursuit of financial gain. The idea that the two philosophies could be integrated in the same deals—in essence, delivering a financial return while also doing social good—struck most philanthropists and investors as far-fetched. Not anymore.

The common definition of impact investing is what refers to investments "made into companies, organizations, and funds with the intention to generate a measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact alongside a financial return". Impact investing, which seeks to generate social and/or environmental benefits while delivering a financial return, is expanding as a promising tool for both investors and philanthropists.

Our approach to impact investing includes key elements such as: