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Clean energy can unlock new opportunities and build resilience for millions of smallholder farmers and micro-entrepreneurs. But scaling these solutions requires bold action. In this interview, Mahesh Yagnaraman, Acumen India Country Director, shares: 💡 Breakthrough innovations in Productive Use of Energy (PUE) 🌍 Real-life examples of startups building climate-smart solutions 🤔 The challenges of scaling and how Acumen’s accelerator is leading the way Don’t miss these insights. Read the full interview with Impact Investors Council (IIC): https://lnkd.in/dvaK9ESA

Exciting Opportunity for 🇪🇹SMEs and Startups We are thrilled to share an incredible chance for Ethiopian SMEs and startups from the Innovative Finance Lab Ethiopia! We are now accepting applications for our third cohort in the Investment Readiness Accelerator program. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain expert guidance and accelerate your business' growth 🏦 Check out oue new website for more details and apply to be part of this transformative journey🚀💼 #Entrepreneurship #IFL #Innovation #StartupGrowth #ApplyNow

Sharing the #ElevarMethod of investing, insights from our #EPICEntrepreneurs, and the impact of our portfolio companies. Inviting you to read the 2023 Annual Impact Report to learn more.

We have many grant programs in EU but the system is intransparent and the language complicated. For entrepreneurs it is always a trade off: should they commit time and energy to fill out forms and produce documents (what is the probablitly of success?) or focus on finding revenues or in the ideation/ early stage just give up. Yesterday I was part of the working group organized by European Investment Bank (EIB), PFR Ventures and Ministerstwo Finansów on Investment Readiness Assessment for Early-Stage Companies/SMEs project with the goal to provide easier tools entrepreneurs to find and apply for financing for the innovatie projects and ideas. Thank you to all organizers and participants from the broad ecosystem. Anna Gorzkowska, Tahir Alam, Karsten Stellner, Eliza Kruczkowska, Ziemacki Zbysław, Piotr Kedra, Kinga Kamińska, PhD, Jerzy Brodzikowski, Jakub Kreft cc: European Women in VC, 🚀Kinga Stanislawska, Alicja Stelmach, Selma Meryem Peters, Alice Tealdi, Claudia Urquiola #startups #innovation #financing #womenentrepreneurs #venturecapital

Elevar Equity's 2023 Annual Impact Report demonstrates the immense opportunity of focusing on high-priority services for #EntrepreneurialHouseholds (EHs)™. Milestones through 18 Years: ➢ $274Mn+ Elevar capital invested in entrepreneurs building innovative business models ➢ $2.7Bn+ Additional equity capital catalyzed to fuel the economic resilience and vibrancy of  ➢ 55Mn+ Entrepreneurial Households in India & Latin America who have utilized the services from ➢ 50 Elevar portfolio companies contributing to ➢ $43.2Bn+ in Elevar’s Core Transaction Value (CTV)™ This year’s report features: 🚀 Fund II’s full exit and many “firsts” despite market fluctuations and global crises, #resilience; 🔍 Elevar’s Investment frameworks, #ElevarMethod, integrating #ESG + #GenderLens + #SDGs; 📊 6 Entrepreneur perspectives on our “Stages of Organization” framework, #Strategy; 🌍 7 Deep dives into active portfolio companies across #Edtech, #Healthtech, #Agtech, #Fintech; 🌟 1 #EPICOpportunity Report outlining the $8Tn CTV opportunity that exists within the EHs and our vision to unlock it with Enmasse World. 🔗Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dBVQXTZC #EquityforEquity #humancenteredcapital #impinv #2023ImpactReport #ImpactInvesting Sandeep Farias, Johanna Gil Posada, Jyotsna Krishnan, Vipul Rawal, Amie Patel, Shobha Venkataraman, Ajit Abraham, Ruchi Ramann, Dilip James, Ramaraj R, Matias Lanus, Kripa Miriam Joy, Shikha Gupta, Nilay Chandra, Debjyoti Paul, Alma Catalina Gutierrez Toledano, Vinay Govindaraj, Shubhra Jain, Vineet Sethia, Raghunandan Bokare, CFA, Pooja Dave, Vaishali Vinod, Andrés Alvarez Vélez, Kartikey Sahu, Tanvi Kudwalli Andrew James Devlyn, Anilkumar SG, Utpal Isser, Aditya Kumar, Priyadarshi Mohapatra, Martin Naor Abraham John

📈 Unlock Your Next Investment Opportunity at #SankalpBharat2024 Looking to make meaningful, high-impact investments? Sankalp Bharat 2024 is your gateway to discovering scalable ventures that are transforming industries and creating long-term, profitable growth. This is more than just any another summit —it’s a space where impact meets opportunity, and you, as an investor, can identify the next big success story. This is your chance to be part of something transformative, all while expanding your portfolio with ventures that make a difference. Whether you’re looking for ventures that align with your goals or the next big breakthrough, this is where you’ll find your next strategic move. Be a part of this exclusive opportunity to invest in the future of impact-driven entrepreneurship. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your investments. ✅️ Secure your spot now : https://lnkd.in/dvQg9idu #SankalpBharat2024 #ImpactInvesting #PortfolioGrowth #InvestmentOpportunities #ImpactSummit

🌍 "Triple Bottom Line Approach: Can Sustainable Investments Shape Africa's Future?" Sustainable investments focus on three things: people, planet, and profit. This means they help businesses do good for society and the environment while still making money. Find out more in our article, 'Sustainable Investments - Impactful Choices for a Better Future', where we talk about how startups in Africa are making positive changes. Join us on September 19th-20th in Cape Town. Let's turn talk into action. 💡 SAIS'24 isn't just a conference. It's a call for investors and startups to work together. Let's talk about how we can make a big difference together. Read the article here: https://1l.ink/KDJH5R4 #SAIS24 #SustainableInvestments #CatalysingCapital #AfricaInnovation

💸 Our massive review of the investment landscape in the Q2 2024 edition of Protein Production Technology International was based on interviews with 10 experts in the financial community, from around the world. 🌍 One expert we sat down with was Trevor Sieck, Foodbytes Startup Engagement at Rabobank. 💡 Foodbytes by Rabobank aims to act as a key tool in alleviating pain points for those on both sides of the industry. “It’s designed to give startups the exposure they need to introduce their companies to an audience of dialed-in potential partners,” shares Trevor. “And for corporates and investors, it will aid in discovering the right startups to help them innovate their businesses efficiently, while keeping them in the loop on trends, insights and industry drivers.” 📰 Explore the insights from Trevor and other financial experts on the current investment landscape in our latest issue: https://hubs.ly/Q02wGCQ50 #alternativeproteins #funding #investment #plantbased #growth #innovation

🌍 "Triple Bottom Line Approach: Can Sustainable Investments Shape Africa's Future?" Sustainable investments focus on three things: people, planet, and profit. This means they help businesses do good for society and the environment while still making money. Find out more in our article, 'Sustainable Investments - Impactful Choices for a Better Future', where we talk about how startups in Africa are making positive changes. Join us on September 19th-20th in Cape Town. Let's turn talk into action. 💡 SAIS'24 isn't just a conference. It's a call for investors and startups to work together. Let's talk about how we can make a big difference together. Read the article here: https://1l.ink/KDJH5R4 #SAIS24 #SustainableInvestments #CatalysingCapital #AfricaInnovation

SOUTH AFRICAN VENTURE CAPITAL (VC) INDUSTRY IMPRESSIVELY CONTINUES AN UPWARD TRAJECTORY This year marks a series of firsts for democracy, with a new coalition government navigating unprecedented challenges. Amidst these changes, the path to growth VC is clear. Despite global economic pressures, the VC sector continues to be a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship, driving us toward a more competitive and inclusive economy. 📊 Dive into the report to explore how sustained investment in our entrepreneurs is key to leapfrogging SA into a prosperous future. Advocacy for a supportive regulatory environment remains at the forefront of our mission to build a robust ecosystem. 📥 Download the full SAVCA Report now and be part of the change: https://bit.ly/3YcjfLB #SAVCAReport #VentureCapital Southern African Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Matsi Modise Arnold Sigauque Dommisse Attorneys Inc Endeavor Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies Southern African Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Christophe Viarnaud Cleola Kunene JSE Caitlin Nash The Loudhailer Raadhika Sihin Buntu Majaja SA Innovation Summit Sanjay Soni CA(SA) Jozi Angels