Episodes
In this episode, I speak with Hardika Shah, Founder and CEO of Kinara Capital, on transforming lives and local economies, by providing access to capital for small business entrepreneurs. Armed with a mission to empower the 70 million small business entrepreneurs in the country, Kinara has embarked on a journey to provide fast and flexible collateral-free business loans. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and a dedication to customer service, Kinara Capital revolutionized the lending landscape...
Published 05/03/24
Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 68 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Robert Keith, the Founder and Managing Principal of Beartooth, on how environmental stewardship can be synonymous with financial gains. Robert holds a strong belief that the...
Published 04/16/24
Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 67 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Erin Sietstra, Head of Investments at Hopelab Ventures, on her journey, Health Tech, Medicare startups, and the mission and vision of Hopelab. Erin is responsible for the...
Published 04/09/24
Hi everyone, this is Grant at Causeartist, welcome to this weeks Investing in Impact Brief. This week showcases some significant capital injections into the fields of climate tech and affordable housing. In our first piece of news, Satgana, a venture capital firm prioritizing climate tech solutions, has completed the final close of its first fund. Falling short of its €30 million target due to challenging fundraising conditions for first-time fund managers, they've nevertheless accrued €8...
Published 03/29/24
Hi everyone, this is Grant at Causeartist, welcome to the Investing in Impact Brief. This week showcases some significant capital injections into the fields of climate technology and regenerative agriculture. First up, Montauk Climate, a new incubator committed to pioneering climate, infrastructure, and energy solutions, has made headlines with an $8.5 million launch. The incubator is set on assembling the finest tech minds to spur the transition to a sustainable, electrified future. Their...
Published 03/22/24
Hi everybody, this is Grant at Causeartist, welcome to today's Investing in Impact Brief. If you enjoy this brief, please rate and review. If you have any questions or suggestions please email me or contact me via LinkedIn or X. Let's dive in. Recently, Fullerton Fund Management, an investment company based in Singapore, announced a significant achievement that marks a promising step in the journey towards a greener economy. The firm has successfully secured 100 million dollars for the anchor...
Published 03/20/24
What's up everybody this is Grant at Causeartist, welcome to the Investing in Impact podcast, where we interview Impact Investors, General Partners, and Family Offices from around the world. Each week conversations will bring on industry insiders to discuss the latest news, topics, and trends in impact investing. My apologies for the delay on new episodes, but the Investing in Impact podcast is back with weekly episodes this year! And when there's big news in the industry, I'll be hopping in...
Published 03/19/24
Addy is a dynamic Investment Manager at Regenerate Ventures, focusing on fundraising, deal flow, and portfolio management. With her diverse experience across agri-tech, VC, and regenerative agriculture, she excels at bridging the gap between investors and entrepreneurs. Previously, Addy built her own grab-and-go restaurant business in London, giving her valuable insight into the challenges facing startups seeking funding. She leverages this entrepreneurial spirit in her work sourcing and...
Published 11/08/23
Alina serves as the CEO and Managing Partner of The Radical Fund, an early-stage VC fund with a unique mission – investing in and supporting entrepreneurs who are driving rapid solutions for an inclusive climate transition, strengthening the foundations of a more resilient Southeast Asia. Connect with Alina on LinkedIn. In addition to her role at The Radical Fund, Alina is a Co-Founder and former Chief Strategy Officer of Founders Factory Africa, a powerhouse in early-stage venture investment...
Published 10/23/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Krisztina Tora, as the Chief Market Development Officer at GSG, plays a pivotal role in mobilizing capital for positive impact across...
Published 09/28/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 62 of the Investing in Impact podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Jessica Burley, Investor at Planet...
Published 08/18/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 61 of the Investing in Impact podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Arman Anatürk, the Co-Founder and...
Published 07/19/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 60 of the Investing in Impact podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Laura Ortiz Montemayor, Founder of...
Published 07/05/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 59 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Machtelt Groothuis, founding partner of Rubio Impact Ventures, on...
Published 06/13/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 58 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Michael W. Sonnenfeldt, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Philanthropist on...
Published 06/01/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 57 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Shuyin Tang, Partner at Patamar Capital and Co-Founder & CEO at the...
Published 05/25/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 56 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Sarah Nolet, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Tenacious Ventures,...
Published 05/16/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 55 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Kevin Tayebaly, Co-Founder of ChangeNow, on building one of the largest...
Published 05/02/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 54 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Milti Chryssavgis, CEO & Founder of Drashta Impact, on reducing...
Published 04/25/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 53 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Scott Onder, Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director of Mercy Corps...
Published 04/12/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 52 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Conor Murray, CEO and Cofounder of OpenInvest, on getting acquired by J.P. Morgan and building the technology infrastructure for values-based Investing. Conor Murray is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of OpenInvest, where he guides...
Published 04/04/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 51 of the Investing in Impact podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Daniel Kleinman, Founder and CEO of Seaworthy Collective, on empowering early-stage and aspiring Ocean entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. Seaworthy Collective (501c3) is a startup incubator and...
Published 03/30/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. ---------------------------------------- In episode 50 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Ladé Araba, Executive Director of AlphaMundi Foundation(AMF), on investing in women and climate to create long-term jobs and  prosperity. Ladé Araba is a senior Development Finance Executive and Board Member with over 20 years of...
Published 03/27/23
Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.io Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. ---------------------------------------- In episode 49 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Princess Aghayere & John Gough of ICA Fund, on working to close the gender and racial wealth gap in the Bay Area through investing in local entrepreneurs. ICA Fund is a nonprofit organization that works to close the gender and racial...
Published 03/20/23