How can corporates, and their foundations, drive systemic change? Daniel Nowack shares insights from research at Yunus Social Business – with examples of how some of the world's biggest commercial names are deploying more than just cash.
Systemic impact requires sound policies as well as cash. The European Commission’s Ann Branch on how Brussels is navigating the sometimes delicate balance of advancing social investment – and where it's focusing next.
A lunch meeting with one of Poland’s leading NGO figures sparked a whole new role for the private equity and venture capital industry in supporting social change. Impact investor Robert Manz on a game-changing – and life-changing – encounter.
Our regional snapshot explores social enterprise in the world's youngest continent. This time we meet some of the investors – featuring GSG trustee Elias Masilela and the new African Venture Philanthropy Alliance.
Impact investors looking for ‘opportunities’ are, by definition, making impact a secondary interest. One of Europe’s leaders in venture capital and impact investing calls for a major rethink.
Pioneers Post wouldn't always advise taking dating tips from social finance experts, but our NEW FILM reveals some top tips for those looking to seduce a partner in social investment.
Great investments are about backing brilliant people with fantastic ideas – right? Or does the best impact come from clear planning and a touch of realism and humility?
Europe's first C Summit: As CEOs of some of the world's biggest businesses embrace priorities beyond shareholder returns, corporate foundations are in a unique position to influence positive change.
The Belgian impact investor Piet Colruyt on a Uganda-based enterprise that resisted pressure to tick every box at once – convincing him that 80% can be good enough.
