Together We RISE: Smart Education for Impactful Investments

Hello RISE Impact Enthusiasts,

Before we share the weekly Impact opportunity for profit & purpose a quick note to remind us all: In our journey of impact, we're more than individuals – we're a connected community. Every small step we take contributes to significant change. Facing global challenges like climate change and social inequality can be daunting, but together, each of our actions and investments creates a ripple effect of positive change. 🌍🤝

Here’s an exciting update from last week’s water and sanitation fund: The real champions delivering consistent returns to investors are the enterprising women leading initiatives in their communities. Their impressive 99% loan repayment rate is more than a statistic; it's a testament to their commitment to bringing essential services to their villages. This is the power of investment with heart and impact, where financial returns are matched by meaningful societal progress. 💧💼❤️

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 20 2024

🌟 A Pioneering Climate Tech Startup for Smarter, Greener, and Healthier Buildings 🌟

📍 Overview: This Brooklyn-based climate technology startup is transforming American cities into smarter, greener, and healthier environments. The company partners with utilities, government agencies, and building owners to retrofit buildings that are currently unhealthy and wasteful in terms of energy.

📈 Investment Focus: The company’s impact themes include, but are not limited to:

• Transforming low-income neighborhoods into greener, safer communities.

• Improving Public Health through filters that reduce pollutants and infectious diseases.

• Tackling Climate Change by moving away from gas and oil heating systems.

• Boosting Economic Outcomes by slashing energy bills for tenants and building owners.

• Creating clean energy jobs, particularly in disadvantaged communities, securing 400 jobs so far.

👩‍💼 Leadership: With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the workforce is comprised of 60% minorities and 30% women.

💼 Mission and Impact: The startup is to buildings what Tesla is to cars, electrifying them to eliminate fossil fuel use, thereby enhancing the health and wealth of occupants and owners, and forging economic opportunities in underserved communities.

🚀 Portfolio & Return: The company generates revenue through installation profits, financing fees, and enterprise contracts. It offers no-money-down system leasing for building owners, including all maintenance and repairs for the contract's duration.

💡 Worth Noting: In March 2023, the company announced $150 Million in financing and received acclaim from Vice President Kamala Harris. It has retrofitted over 1,000 buildings in New York City's disadvantaged communities, with projects in 25 cities. Notably, it has formed a public-private partnership with Menlo Park, California, aiming to electrify 95% of its over 10,000 buildings by 2030. In 2021, it secured a $37M contract from the New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice to combat inner-city violence through workforce development. A concern is the extensive use of debt financing, potentially lengthening the reward period for investors. The startup welcomes both accredited and non-accredited investors, with investment opportunities starting at $100, typically ranging between $50K-$1M. Its clean energy projects save building owners 20%-70% on annual energy costs. Investing here means championing financial success and broader societal change. Other than diving into financials might also want to ask —-

How does the company navigate the regulatory landscape, and does it benefit from any government incentives or subsidies for clean energy initiatives? What are the terms of investment for both accredited and non-accredited investors? What is the company’s planned exit strategy, and how will it provide returns to investors? How does the company measure its impact, particularly in terms of reducing carbon emissions, improving public health, and creating jobs in disadvantaged communities?

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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, breaking them down to help you understand how they can guide and shape your investment decisions, providing clarity and ensuring you're well-informed and confident in your approach to impactful investing.

Trend #4 - Asia’s Appetite for Impact: Increasing wealth in Asia is driving more private and institutional investors towards impact investing.

Simple explanation - Asia is seeing a surge in wealth, and with that comes a growing interest in impact investing. More and more private and institutional investors in Asia are looking to put their money into investments that do good in the world. It's like a financial movement with a conscience.

Trend # 5 - Catalyzing Women-led Funds: There's a growing support for women fund managers and businesses, with initiatives like Comcast’s grant to New Mexico’s Native Women Lead and USAID’s grant to South Africa’s Linea Capital.

Simple explanation - This one's a cheer for girl power in finance! There's increasing support for women who manage funds and run businesses. Initiatives like Comcast’s grant to New Mexico’s Native Women Lead and USAID’s grant to South Africa’s Linea Capital are helping women take the lead in the investing world.

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:

   Join the RISE The Movement Impact Circle, an exclusive network of visionary women. Together, we collaborate, share insights, and dive into new investment opportunities that not only promise returns but also align with our deepest values. Our regular interactive sessions are not just about exploring markets; they're about growing our knowledge and impact in the world. Ready to be a part of this 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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