There is a whole range of INNOVATIVE FINANCE instruments out there to finance IMPACT ENTERPRISES, not just the traditional options such as straight debt, equity or grants. In the past couple of years, many innovative, hybrid and impact-linked finance solutions have been developed to cater to the specific needs of impact entrepreneurs. Of course, the “right” financial instrument largely depends on the entrepreneur’s business and impact model, financing needs, as well as the stage the enterprise is currently in and the legal form it has adopted.
So what do you need to know to find the best financing solution? In this short video excerpt from our online course ACCESS TO IMPACT INVESTMENT FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES you will receive an initial impression of the main aspects to consider and the basic forms of Innovative Finance: