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Planet-positive: Can VCs Save the Planet? Panel moderated by Amy Lewin / Sifted
Explore the challenges and opportunities of impact investing with a panel of VCs and leaders, discussing the need for a shift in approach to prioritize positive change for people and planet.
- VCs are not taking enough risks to invest in impact companies due to the lack of understanding on how to measure impact
- There are no widely accepted impact measurement frameworks and companies may exaggerate their impact
- The VC model is not suitable for impact investing as it is focused on financial returns
- Impact companies need to demonstrate significant positive change for people and planet to be considered credible
- Investors need to be patient and understanding of the long-term nature of impact companies
- Many startups are still focused on making quick profits rather than creating meaningful impact
- VCs need to take a long-term view and invest in companies that are focused on solving real problems
- Impact investing is not just about climate change but also about solving other UN Sustainable Development Goals
- New regulations such as SFDR and Article 9 will play a crucial role in measuring and reporting on impact
- VCs need to be willing to adapt and change their investment approach to focus more on impact investing.