Exposed! The True Economics of Impact-First Investment Funds

This eye-opening session delves into the financial realities of managing impact-first investment funds. This panel will share examples and data that shed light on the challenging economics for fund managers, especially those who support impact-focused startups operating in emerging markets. And we’ll examine how philanthropic capital is catalyzing a new generation of truly impact-first investing, and scaling enterprises that fall outside traditional impact investing and venture capital criteria.

Key Topics:
The massive gap in funds that support impact first startups
The “real” economics of impact-first funds
Case studies of successful impact-first fund models
Structuring innovative finance instruments for impact and sustainability

Our expert panel will share insights on:
How to accurately assess and budget for the higher due diligence and portfolio management costs in impact investing
Strategies for using blended finance, revenue-based financing, and other alternative structures
Metrics for measuring and communicating both financial and impact performance

This session is essential for funders seeking to align their capital with their values, fund managers striving to create sustainable impact vehicles, entrepreneurs navigating the impact investing landscape, and wealth advisors guiding clients towards meaningful investments.