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Investing in Social Impact

Mobilising capital to reach underserved populations

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Learn more about funding for Inclusive Business by reading this twentieth edition of the online magazine on Inclusive Business! The illustration was developed by Christopher Malapitan, a visual practitioner and trainer based in Brussels. Through the use of visual storytelling methods he empowers individuals and organizations to “see” what they mean.

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Inclusive Business Action Network
The Inclusive Business Action Network (iBAN) is a global initiative supporting the scaling and replication of inclusive business models. Through its strategic approach iBAN supports companies with tailormade investment readiness programmes and develops national inclusive business policy strategies with policymakers. On a global level iBAN manages the largest online knowledge platform (www.inclusivebusiness.net) on inclusive business. iBAN creates a space where evidence-based knowledge transforms into learning and new partnerships. With its focus on promoting the upscale of inclusive business models and consequently improving the lives of the poor, iBAN is actively contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. iBAN is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. It is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. An earlier phase of this project (01/2017 – 12/2021) was supported by the European Union.

editorial

NEW (Y)EARS, NEW EYES – in search of the Social Unicorn

In his editorial, Royston Braganza introduces the concept of the social unicorn and emphasizes the importance of looking beyond valuation to assess transformation – social, environmental and economic. How do we value the Inclusive Business based on the overall and transformational impact it generates?

Royston Braganza

Table of contents

graphic summary

GRAPHIC SUMMARY

Learn more about funding for Inclusive Business by reading this twentieth edition of the online magazine on Inclusive Business! The illustration was developed by Christopher Malapitan, a visual practitioner and trainer based in Brussels. Through…

Christopher Malapitan

editorial

NEW (Y)EARS, NEW EYES – in search of the Social Unicorn

In his editorial, Royston Braganza introduces the concept of the social unicorn and emphasizes the importance of looking beyond valuation to assess transformation – social, environmental and economic. How do we value the Inclusive Business based on the overall and transformational impact it generates?

Royston Braganza

feature story

Investing in social impact

The capacity for business to serve as a force for good depends on mobilising capital towards environmental and social impact and measuring that impact. Over the last five years there has been a notable increase in both impact investing and ESG investing. At the same time, companies are facing questions from consumers about their supply chains and their social and environmental impact. International coalitions are also pushing for a harmonized approach. In this issue of CLUED-iN, we examine the intersection between investment and social impact, with a focus on funding that supports inclusive businesses targeting underserved populations around the world.

Alexandra Harris

Linking entrepreneurs to a diverse group of investors to deliver impact

Arun Venkatesan discusses how incubation support and linking entrepreneurs to investors through platforms such as iPitch helps scale social impact.
Interview
Linking entrepreneurs to a diverse group of investors to deliver impact
Interview with Arun Venkatesan, CEO of Villgro USA
Susann Tischendorf

Bridging the gap between smallholder farmers and financing to support sustainable agriculture

Smallholder farmers often struggle to borrow at affordable rates. David Chen discusses how AgriG8’s credit assurance platform is designed to unlock capital and incentivize farmers to use sustainable practices.
Interview
Bridging the gap between smallholder farmers and financing to support sustainable agriculture
Interview with David Chen, Founder, AgriG8 and COO, Golden Sunland
Susann Tischendorf

Demonstrating social impact to finance and scale inclusive business solutions

In a conversation with CLUED-iN, Jayanth Bhuvaraghan and Jasjit Singh discuss how innovative outcome-based financing solutions can help inclusive businesses grow and scale their impact.
Interview
Demonstrating social impact to finance and scale inclusive business solutions
Interview with Jayanth Bhuvaraghan, former Chief Mission Officer, Essilor International, and Jasjit Singh, INSEAD Professor of Strategy
Alexandra Harris

Find investors aligned with your values

JAM The Coconut is a women-centered company based in Nigeria. In her interview, founder Ebun Feludu shares stories drawn from her own fundraising journey.
Interview
Find investors aligned with your values
Interview with Ebun Feludu, CEO, JAM The Coconut Food Company
Katharina Münster

Impact valuation places stakeholders at the heart of sustainable business

In her interview, Sonja Haut discusses the highlights of the Co-creating Impact Summit recently hosted by Novartis. She also details how the company is placing stakeholders at the center of its impact valuation metrics.
Interview
Impact valuation places stakeholders at the heart of sustainable business
Interview with Ms. Sonja Haut, Head of Strategic Measurement and Materiality at Novartis
Alexandra Harris

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