Together We RISE: Smart Education for Impactful Investments

Hello RISE Impact Enthusiasts,

Before we share the weekly Impact opportunity for profit & purpose, let's take a moment to reflect on our shared values. We all care deeply for our families, friends, and communities. You're committed to creating a better world for future generations. Together, we're concerned about the health of our planet—the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the well-being of every creature that calls it home.

If you would like to learn all the diverse ways to invest in alignment with your values - I invite you to join our free 3-day Impact Challenge: "Grow Your Wealth, Impact the World".

As a reminder, we continuously search for impactful investments, maintaining a comprehensive database that includes everything from startups to established funds and real estate, spanning all areas of impact. And, as always, let's share this valuable knowledge with our loved ones, including our children (it's never too early to start!), friends, and broader community. Now, let's move forward to this week’s impactful opportunity.

New Weekly Impact Insight - Jan 13 2024

🌟 Women-Led Impact Investment Fund - Gender Diversity in Entrepreneurship 🌟

📍 Overview: This investment fund specializes in high-growth companies with women in leadership roles. It demonstrates a strong commitment to gender diversity and equity in entrepreneurship, investing across diverse industries, including technology, health, and wellness. This fund invites accredited investors to participate.

💰 Fund Size: $100 Million

📈 Investment Focus: The fund actively invests in companies with women founders or women in executive leadership positions to address the gender funding gap in venture capital. It screens close to 1,000 startups annually to find high-potential, inclusive teams.

👩‍💼 Leadership: Managed by an experienced and predominantly female team, this fund is a testament to the importance of diversity in the investment sector.

💼 Mission and Impact: The fund's primary mission is to enhance gender diversity in entrepreneurship. It believes in economic and social impact of supporting women-led companies. The investment strategy is not trend-driven but focuses on innovative and diverse teams.

🚀 Portfolio & Return: Investments span various sectors, focusing on impactful and women-led companies. The team has managed significant funds, achieving notable internal rates of return. Their pilot program demonstrated impressive leverage on invested capital, with portfolio companies securing substantial external funding. Link below to see impressive historical performance.

💡 Insights: We love that the fund is distinctive for its focus on gender equality and diverse entrepreneurship. It integrates investment with advocacy and access, striving for a more equitable startup ecosystem. As women investors, in addition to the prior historical performance/track record and team we might ask -

What criteria are used to select startups for investment? How does the fund measure and report its impact on gender diversity and equality? What type of support and resources are provided to portfolio companies? How does the fund maintain a sustainable and impactful investment strategy?

👉 Click Here To View The Listing and Historical Returns👈

IMPACT FINANCE IN THE NEWS

Top Impact Investing Trends for 2024

Exploring Key Trends in Impact Investing: A Four-Part Series

We'll explore these impact investing trends in groups to help you understand how they can guide your investment decisions. By breaking them down, we want to provide clarity on how these trends can shape your approach to impactful investing, ensuring you're well-informed and confident in your choices.

Trend #4 - Commercializing Geothermal Heat Pumps: Companies like Bedrock Energy and Dandelion Energy are making strides in bringing geothermal heat pumps into the mainstream. These pumps use the earth's natural heat for cooling and heating homes, which is a greener alternative to traditional methods.

Simple explanation - Think of geothermal heat pumps as eco-friendly heaters and air conditioners, drawing energy right from the earth. Companies like Bedrock and Dandelion are working hard to make this cool technology more affordable and widespread. It’s all about using what Mother Nature offers to keep our homes comfy without harming the planet.

Trend # 5 - Employee Ownership as a Competitive Advantage: Investment strategies, including giving workers a share of the company they work for, are gaining traction. This approach is being embraced by big players like KKR and TPG, recognizing that when employees own a part of the business, they're more invested in its success.

Simple explanation - Imagine working for a company where you're not just an employee, but also a part-owner. That's what firms like KKR and TPG are doing. They're giving employees a piece of the pie, making them partners in the company's future. This not only boosts morale but can also lead to better business performance, as employees work harder for a company they partially own. It’s a win-win for both the company and its workforce.

Note: The information and trends discussed are sourced from Impact Alpha's "Top Impact Investing Trends of 2024.

P.S. Whenever you’re ready here are a few ways for us to work together:

1. RISE The Movement Impact Circle:

   Be part of an exclusive group of women in the RISE The Movement Impact Circle. We collaborate, share insights, and explore new investment opportunities in regular interactive sessions. Ready to join our circle of change-makers? Apply now for membership. 

2. Impact Investing Education Program:

   Dive into the world of impact investing with our 8-week Women's Impact Investing program, designed for women who want to make a difference. This cohort will not only educate you on essential investment strategies but also connect you with a network of like-minded women. Our weekly live sessions are tailored to empower you in navigating both public and private markets, helping you grow your wealth across various asset classes while contributing positively to the future. It's more than investing; it's about shaping a better world for the next generation.

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   Together, we're not just investors; we're changemakers.

   Until next week, keep making an impact!"

   Warmly,

   ^Tanaha

@risethemovement

www.risethemovement.com

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