The Power of Collaborative Capital: Mobilizing Blended Funding for Scalable Impact

Collaborative funding is transforming philanthropy and impact investing by breaking down silos and aligning capital for greater systemic change. This session will explore how collaborative funds—like those championed by the Gates Foundation—blend philanthropic grants, impact investments, and public-private partnerships to unlock new funding pathways. Attendees will gain insights into how multi-stakeholder collaborations can de-risk investments, amplify community-driven solutions, and scale high-impact initiatives that traditional capital models struggle to support.