The first crowdfunding platform from Brazil. Kickstarter. Seeing Possibilities. Taking Action. Enabling Progress. Jérôme Faure. Accueil. What We Do « Unreasonable Institute – International Accelerator and Investor in High-Impact Entrepreneurs. New measures to stimulate funding for social businesses. European Commission - Press release New measures to stimulate funding for social businesses Brussels, 07 December 2011 - Social businesses are companies that have a positive social impact and address social objectives as their corporate aim rather than only maximising profit.
It is a growing sector in Europe, already representing 10% of all European businesses and employing over 11 million paid employees. While these businesses often receive public support, private investment via funds that invest in social entrepreneurs remains vital to their growth. However, such specialised social investment funds are rare or are not large enough. With today's proposal for a Regulation, the Commission lays the foundations for a strong European market for social investment funds. Internal Market Commissioner Michel Barnier said: "Social businesses embody just the kind of smart, inclusive and sustainable growth and innovation that is so important for today's European economy. Background Next steps: 3 Social Enterprise Networks. Social Enterprise Network Raises $750 Million A social enterprise network comprised of foundations, social venture funds and international development organizations was formed in 2009 to try to increase investment in and assistance to small and medium businesses in developing countries.
The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is housed at the Aspen Institute in Washington, and has 35 member organizations and collectively manages $750 million during the next five years. Among the founding organizations are the Acumen Fund, E+Co, and Root Capital. These nonprofit organizations invest in for-profit businesses in developing countries that also provide social or environmental benefits. In most developing countries there is a lack of accessible funding for companies which fall somewhere between the large corporations and the very small businesses with access to microfinance. Resources-French Quebec. Changemakers. Instituto Redecard - Programas. Beyond profit » social enterprise magazine. 5 Foundations Supporting Social Good Entrepreneurship. The Commerce With a Conscience Series is supported by Fedex.
FedEx does more than shipping. They offer solutions like transporting heart valves to those in need and helping entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. See how. Social entrepreneurs create ventures that further societal goals — these enterprising innovators are increasingly guided by foundations eager to help achieve social change. While social good has existed in the offline world for quite a while, through the likes of food drives and charitable causes, for example, online social good has only begun to take off. We've pinpointed five foundations that are supporting digital social entrepreneurship. 1. The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship was founded in 1998 by Klaus Schwab, the founder of the World Economic Forum, and his wife, Hilde. The Schwab Foundation selects a small group of social entrepreneurs each year to highlight at national celebrations and during key sessions at World Economic Forum events. 2. 3. 4.
Disruptive (Social) Innovation in Higher Education. Social Enterprise in Education & Learning – Conference & Exhibition 2011. SEWM CIC hosted a one day conference on Friday 21st October 2011 at Q3 Academy which has been hailed a great success by delegates, speakers and exhibitors alike.
The aim of the conference was to inspire and engage teachers and educators in how they include social enterprise within the curriculum, and provide awareness and insight of the diversity of projects across the Midlands that exist in educational settings. Sponsored by LSIS (Learning and Skills Improvement Service), Big Lottery Fund, Park View Business & Enterprise School, Q3 Academy and Create a Future, delegates had the opportunity of listening to inspirational speakers such as Melody Hossaini (InspirEngage International) and Jamie Dunn (Made by Young People). If you would like more information on how SEWM can support the education sector, please contact Melanie Mills on 0845 450 7515. A copy of the SE Education Conference Report 2011 is available in full for you to read. Back to events. Unreasonable Institute – International Accelerator and Investor in High-Impact Entrepreneurs. » LGBT Capital Launch: Global Social Enterprise Competition » Hedge Fund Blogs From HedgeCo.Net » Hedge Fund Blog Article & Opinion.
The specialist corporate advisory and investment management unit of Galileo Capital Management, LGBT Capital, has formed a strategic alliance with philanthropic hedge fund, Galeforce Capital, offering a world-first focus on Impact Investing in the LGBT sector.
LGBT Capital and Galeforce Capital are confident that their collaboration will provide investors with a unique opportunity to maximize both financial and social returns in the LGBT sector. “We are proud to be working with Galeforce Capital and with such exciting projects. We believe the socially responsible angle to the LGBT orientated investment fund is very powerful and believe that Impact Investing is a strong force for change,” said Paul Thompson, co-founder of LGBT Capital. First among LGBT Capital’s socially screened offerings is a private equity investment fund focused on social networking investment opportunities within the LGBT sector. Warriorswithouweapons.net. ThinkChange India. ClearlySo. Avise. Net Impact. Clinton Global Initiative. MyCommitment.org. Enterprising Non Profits. Antropia - Le premier incubateur social français.
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