Maximizing venture capital for communities that need venture the most.

Impact investing is a broad and growing space, encompassing everything from climate finance to gender lens investing to “world-positive” capital strategies. At its core, impact investing seeks to generate both financial returns and measurable social impact. But a key question remains: Has impact investing actually delivered for the communities that need it most – underserved, underrepresented and underestimated communities? NAACP Capital is pioneering a new model to ensure capital reaches the entrepreneurs, fund managers, and communities that have historically been excluded from traditional venture and impact investing. This panel will highlight:

Investment model: How NAACP Capital selects fund managers, builds strategic partnerships, and actively deploys catalytic capital.

Early LP perspective: Why investors are backing NAACP Capital and how this model offers attractive returns.

Fund manager perspective: GPs who are intentional investing with purpose to drive change and joy in key segments across consumer, healthcare, fintech and other key sectors.

Metrics and Outcomes: What are the key metrics to truly understand if and to what degree impact is being realized in target communities.

This session is designed for LPs, GPs, impact investors, and founders looking to understand how to structure investments for both systemic change and financial success.