Raising money for social enterprises used to be a kind of charity work. Now there’s a bond market.
Social Enterprise first evolved in the developing world. Now the business models and social metrics may be going mainstream.
Sir Ronald Cohen is one of the founding fathers of modern venture capitalism. Now he is advocating a revolutionary new approach to narrow the widening gap between rich and poor, and wants investors to replace the “invisible hand” with the ...
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Google and Apple shares may have been the darlings of the beginning of the century, but another kind of investment is coming to the fore for those who want their money to make a difference.
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In late 2010, four highly-paid (INSEAD MBA) financiers walked away from lucrative jobs and set up a private equity company to prove that creative and equitable investment can change the world. They call it “responsible capitalism”.
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Small businesses drive growth, even at the bottom of the pyramid.
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Grants are a vital part of early capital-raising for many social enterprises. But can the distraction in competing for these awards affect the development of the business?
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New donation platforms are reducing inefficiencies in charitable giving by minimising risk. But there still remains a missing component.
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Doing well by doing good is getting a bad reputation.... just when we really need it.
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Fledgling markets where investors and donors can fund enterprises with a social mission exist or are being launched in Brazil, South Africa and Mauritius. But a fully regulated stock exchange where investors can trade in the shares of social...
People-Centered Economic Development - Foundation or charity driven social innovation is not sustainable,...
People-Centered Economic Development - That's right , foundation or grant propelled social enterprise is...
Excellent idea - I am glad to know that social change is becoming an important matter in Latin America, and...