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Fall of the Rupee is Not so Bad for India’s Poor — and Just Fine for Impact Investors
September 4, 2013 · No comments
There’s no shortage of gloomy prognostication about the impact on Indian society as the rupee falls into global disfavor, with a value (in U.S. dollars) barely half its high point…
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The “Seattle Plan” for Energy Efficiency Financing
David Chen of Equilibrium Capital explains how MEETS (Metered Energy Efficiency Transaction Structure) can unlock investment for commercial energy retrofits that lower costs and reduce carbon.
Investing in Life and Health
In this outtake from Impact IQ's "Reinvent Finance" roundtable, Sari Miller of Leapfrog Investments talks about life insurance for HIV+ South Africans; Liesbet Peeters of Dalberg's D Capital Partners makes the economic case for malaria prevention.
Facts and Fiction of Impact Investing
Hour-long panel discussion at the Global Philanthropy Forum, featuring Maya Chorengel of Elevar Equity, Matt Bannick of Omidyar Network and Sasha Dichter of Acumen Fund. Moderated by David Bank of Impact IQ.
Social Impact Bonds Explained
A primer on pay-for-success financing mechanisms that leverage private capital to fund preventive programs in homelessness, recidivism, health care and other areas, improving outcomes and cutting costs..
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.
David Bank: Beyond the Hype Around Impact Investing
Matching the right capital with the right projects is key to the success of impact investing.
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.