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Yesterday's emotionally stirring first day at Toniic's Annual Global Gathering in Cape Town was a vivid reminder of why we gather: to forge meaningful connections, gain true understanding, and catalyze sustainable change. ?????? Our day began with Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis discussing the city's ambitious goals and confronting the reality of its needs. We delved into the local impact landscape on a panel hosted by Rowena Luk, with speakers Lelemba Phiri and Bongani Sithole, exploring the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from investing in the region. The day took a reflective turn with Zelda La Grange's touching recount of her years with Nelson Mandela, reminding us of the profound personal changes that precede societal ones. Day One concluded with a visit to PHILIPPI VILLAGE in one of Cape Town's 25 ?? Red Zones where we witnessed firsthand the resilience amidst daily challenges of violent crime. This stark, grounding experience underscored the urgency of our mission and the direct impact we aspire to make. There's a lot of work ahead of us, and we, the Toniic community, are here for it. ??

Some investors of the Toniic community have a strong interest in regenerative agriculture and a few Toniic members have invested in Mad Capital's Perennial Fund I and II. Based on the success of fund I, Mad Capital has launched Perennial Fund II to continue to provide long-term, flexible, and senior secured loans to US-based organic, regenerative organic, and transitioning farmers. Across both funds and managed accounts, Mad Capital is currently financing farmers in 17 states operating on over 117,000 acres of land with 18,425 acres actively in transition to organic. You can read why Toniic members invested in Mad Capital's funds in our latest blog post. #impactinvesting #regenerativeagriculture https://lnkd.in/efeSj5Ag

?? It's a wrap! SOCAP Global 2024 is officially in the books! ?? What a week in San Francisco, surrounded by an inspiring community of Toniic members and impact investors. This year, our partnership with SOCAP Global through Toniic's Deal Matching Program created meaningful connections, sparking several successful matches between hashtag #entrepreneurs and hashtag #impactinvestors. ?? We're proud to support the flow of impact capital and work together to ? move money and mindsets ? toward a more regenerative future. Here's to more collaborations that drive positive change! ?? Read more about our collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/gwMpGvt9

?? Moving Money and Mindsets for a Thriving World! ?? We’re excited to share Toniic’s 2023 Impact Report, showcasing how our global community has worked together to drive transformational change. From advancing ?? climate and ?? gender equity to catalyzing ?? regenerative agriculture, we are incredibly proud of our members who lead by example with their dedication and commitment to impact. This report highlights: ?? The powerful community impact of our gatherings and connections ?? Key achievements in field-building, like our Catalytic Capital training ?? Inspiring stories of members’ journeys toward systemic change Here are 5 highlights from Toniics 2023 Impact Report. Download the full report at: https://lnkd.in/guMv2Yhu Toniic's Catalytic Capital Course: https://lnkd.in/dTD-yxXD Why Toniic members invested blog series: https://lnkd.in/ecerSpTq

We were incredibly excited to see investors’ energy around catalytic capital at our recent workshop in New York City. Thanks to The ImPact, especially Aunnie Patton Power and Trace Welch, for co-hosting this event with us and to the Catalytic Capital Consortium for its continued support in building investors’ communities of practice. Our sessions covered advanced topics such as ? the role that catalytic capital plays in systems change investing, ? investment structures designed for collaboration and knowledge sharing, and ? how to activate philanthropic capital for catalytic capital. To capture the depth of these conversations, we’re excited to share ?? detailed notes ?? so that all investors can access the rich insights generated by this engaged community of practice. Follow Toniic for more insights, case studies, and tools to help you deploy catalytic capital with impact! ?? Have you seen our newly launched open-source Catalytic Capital Transaction Database highlighting deployment trends, what motivates inventors to deploy catalytic capital, transaction-level investment terms, and much more? Explore Toniic's open-source Catalytic Capital Transaction Database: https://lnkd.in/gne_-AYE

We are thrilled to announce that Dara Parker will join us as our new Chief Executive Officer. ?? With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Dara’s commitment to collaboration and social change aligns perfectly with our mission. Current CEO Adam Bendell will remain on the Board of Directors and will assume the role of President. Toniic thanks CEO Search Committee members Dr. Ruth Shaber, MD, Board Chair Michael Au, and Toniic co-founder Lisa Kleissner for their tremendous contribution handling an extensive and highly competitive search process. Welcome, Dara! We look forward to the journey ahead! ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gZQkx7du

?? Last week, we had the pleasure of visiting SaladStop Group at Marina Bay Link Mall, where we were graciously hosted by our fellow Toniic member, Adrien Desbaillets. We were guided through the different ways SaladStop operates to integrate sustainability into their long-term strategy, targeting some of the most pressing global challenges. "We want to share a more conscious way of eating and help people realise that our food, our communities and our environment are all connected. We believe that eating is about more than just being good for our bodies. It is about being good to everything around us too." - SaladStop Here’s to making a positive difference—one salad at a time! ??? Check out some snapshots from our visit! ?? #Toniic #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability #HealthyEating #CommunityImpact #SaladStop

? Are there concepts from Effective Altruism that can be helpful to impact investors? ? In this thought piece by John Berger, we explore the ? "scale/neglectedness/solvability"? framework and its potential to maximize positive impact in investing. Curious about how this framework applies to real-world scenarios? Join the conversation in our members-only Campfire on October 8, or share your thoughts in the comments! #ImpactInvesting #EffectiveAltruism #impactframeworks

Head of EMEA Kristin Siegel will be moderating a panel this week in Budapest at the CEE4Impact Day - If you're in the area, connect and say hi! ?? The event features an exciting line up and speakers, as well as an impact safari prior! Learn more about the CEE4Impact Day here: https://lnkd.in/gZa8M6CQ

Two investors of the Toniic community invested in DOT Glasses, a social impact venture with an innovative solution - award-winning, adjustable frames, combined with their simple, proprietary test kit. DOT Glasses provides low-cost vision correction glasses for the more than 1 billion people who need them. The glasses have been piloted in 16 countries, and the company, headquartered in Kenya, is currently active in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Nepal. Read more about Dot Glasses and why Toniic members invested in our latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/e4TFYGUB