Impact Investing

In MSM, we invested in 37 companies in the past 3.5 years, putting the average at one investment per month. To invest in these 37 companies, the MSM investment team assessed more than 15,000 opportunities throughout these 3.5 years. But where did we find these opportunities? …

Little Phil is excited to welcome our new charity partner, Hope Ventures, and their inspiring campaign, “Children who trust again.” Hope Ventures is an organisation dedicated to supporting children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma, empowering them to heal and rebuild their lives. The “Children who trust again” campaign…

Matthew Sekol is a Global Sustainability Industry Advocate at Microsoft, guiding companies across industries through ESG and how Microsoft can support them. He also sits on the LP Advisory Committee for Morgan Stanley’s Next Level Fund, which invests in female and diverse-led and founded startups. …

From Traditional VC to Impact Investing for Climate “And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good” — John Steinbeck In life, there comes a moment when we are called to align our values with our actions, and leave behind what does not add to this objective. For me, that moment arrived when I…

An impact-focused funder provides the flexibility social enterprises need to grow without compromise — Social enterprises on the cusp of their next level of growth, impact, or both often face unappealing choices when seeking the financing they need to seize opportunities: equity options that will dilute not only ownership but also the mission; lending products designed for boxes they don’t fit into; an unusual…

Cleantech - Committed to a Greater Los Angeles. If one thinks of the city of Los Angeles, one tends to idealise the notion of a California lifestyle, usually pretty laid back and healthy, a mix of fancy cappuccinos and vegan food. …

We’re thrilled to announce our continued sponsorship of the highly anticipated Women’s Venture Summit and Women’s Fast Pitch, presented by our esteemed ecosystem partners, Stella. This remarkable event has already propelled female founders to new heights, raising an impressive $100M+ in funding to date. The Women’s Venture Summit is a…

It’s real. And it’s finally here. This week, the long awaited, highly anticipated Social Finance Fund was officially announced at Impact Hub Ottawa. …

In late 2021, the Food Trails project invited experts, investors and financial actors to participate in the project’s Investors Living Lab, together with municipalities. The Investors Lab held monthly meetings of stakeholders, practitioners, and innovators, to exchange insights and experiences. …