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Solar Mosaic’s Social Returns Fill Market Gaps
February 4, 2013 · No comments
Solar Mosaic Inc.’s successful fundraising from the “crowd” for solar-electricity installations in California last month demonstrated the real value a potentially large number of individual investors place on social returns…
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Phoebe Higgins on the California Fisheries Fund
A nonprofit revolving loan fund that invests in fishermen, fishing businesses, ports, communities and others to advance both environmental conservation and economic stability in port communities.
The Art of the Deal: United Villages
A First Light investee uses mobile and motorcycles to open a distribution channel via small retailers in India.
Art of the Deal: Farmlands LP
Craig Wichner, managing partner of Farmlands LP, on impact investing in sustainable agriculture. Video courtesy of Investors' Circle.
Jackie VanderBrug on Gender Lens Investing
The Women Effect: 20-30% higher yields for women farmers, 53% higher ROE for companies with 3+ women on their boards.
The Art of the Deal: Penelope Douglas on Galaxy Desserts
Penelope Douglas, co-founder of Pacific Community Ventures and president of the board of Hub Bay Area and SOCAP, saw Galaxy Desserts potential to create jobs in Richmond, Calif., which made it a fit with PCV's mission. But it was the passion and personality of the founders that clinched the deal.
The Art of the Deal: David Jeromin on BackPark Farm
David Jeromin describes how he was attracted to the vision of Backpack Farms founder Rachel Zedeck, who is aiming to create a platform that will help small African farmers earn money, build their ability to grow food, enhance nutrition, promote gender equality and improve water management.
The Art of the Deal: Kevin Jones on Alter Eco
Kevin Jones, co-founder of Good Capital and the founder of SOCAP, looks for entrepreneurs and companies that listen to the market. He found both in Alter Eco Foods and its co founders.