Many working in "social impact" are not sure what problem they are trying to solve. How do we get more problem-solvers? Invest in quality infrastructure.
Ross BairdApril 12, 2016
Brad Feld sheds light on many of the complex financing structures and the problems associated with each that founders may encounter when raising investment.
Brad FeldMarch 22, 2016
After 10 years working with thousands of entrepreneurs to fund their clean energy projects, Jigar Shah shares what actions to avoid when raising funds.
Jigar ShahMarch 16, 2016
A message to all entrepreneurs raising money—make sure you pick the right investors who will help see you through a crisis because one day you'll have one.
Mike QuinnMarch 4, 2016
This post advocates for impact investment that empowers communities to be actively involved in the planning, governance, and ownership of enterprises.
Morgan SimonFebruary 29, 2016
Will impact investment empower millions of people worldwide, or just replicate the same challenges of the aid industry and other anti-poverty approaches?
Brittany LaneFebruary 16, 2016
The potential for miscommunication between entrepreneurs and investors is massive. As an entrepreneur, here are four questions you need to ask to avoid it.
Jana SvedovaFebruary 3, 2016
This new online matchmaking platform launched at the 2016 World Economic Forum facilitates “blended” financing specifically for developing countries.
ImpactAlphaFebruary 1, 2016
What if we channeled more development funds to the middle and bottom, and let local market forces and entrepreneurialism take over? It's time to find out.
Ken BanksJanuary 29, 2016
In 2015, the impact investing marketplace grew to $60 billion. Here are 6 predictions for this year from some of the industry's top thought-leaders.
ImpactAlphaJanuary 19, 2016
Two things drive decisions: greed and fear. Recently, fear seems to be sticking around. But you can build great companies in times of both greed and fear.
Brad FeldNovember 16, 2015
Novastar is a venture capital fund manager dedicated to supporting exceptional, innovative entrepreneurs in East Africa. Want to know what they look for?
Steve BeckOctober 15, 2015
The problem with most investment pitches is that they sound like investment pitches. Here's how you move beyond mediocrity and captivate investors.
Marc StoiberSeptember 3, 2015
Revenue-based investments are a lower cost of capital than traditional equity. They also better align the incentives of the investor with the entrepreneur.
Michael Luni LibesSeptember 2, 2015
WATCH THIS 5 MINUTE TED STYLE TALK on how Open University of West Africa (OUWA) financially empowers West Africans through online education, incubation, and investment.
Unreasonable InstituteAugust 17, 2015
Founders often believe that fundraising is the main thing. It's important, but not at the expense of building kick-ass products that create value for your customers—that's what investors really want to see.
Pascal FinetteAugust 6, 2015
After reviewing thousands of angel investment opportunities and meeting with thousands of angel investors, here is the angel investor deal gold standard.
Elizabeth KrausJuly 21, 2015