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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

Don't miss our latest conversation with Fumi Sugeno from Japan Social Innovation and Investment Foundation (SIIF), who played a key role in organizing the GSG Impact Japan’s Impact IPO Working Group and developing "Guidance for Impact Companies on Disclosure and Engagement in Capital Markets." This guide is already a ?? game-changer ??, influencing major players like Mizuho Bank Mizuho Bank and several of Japan's largest security firms, and has now been translated from Japanese to English. ???? In our conversation, Fumi addresses key questions and misconceptions in public markets, as well as region-specific considerations or observations that she has made. Read on below! Link to Guide: https://lnkd.in/grsUhRiE #impactinvesting #disclosure #capitalmarkets

Art has the power to do more than inspire—it can drive real change. ?? This year, the Toniic community launched the Arts Working Group, co-led by the Aude Lemogne and Tamar Guttmann. Together, they’re exploring how art—across mediums like film, music, visual arts, and more—can ?spark social and environmental impact?. From shifting perspectives to igniting movements, art has the unique ability to push boundaries and fuel action. Curious how creativity can reshape the future? Join the conversation and discover the powerful intersection of art and impact with other members at Toniic. #ArtandImpact #ImpactInvesting #CreativityForGood

Excited that Toniic team Dipti Pratt, Matt Patsky (board member), as well as Nneka E. will be on the SOCAP Global2024 fellowship advisory council, bringing their expertise and diverse viewpoints. We are looking forward to the impactful work they'll contribute to this important initiative! #SOCAPGlobal #Fellowship #ImpactInvesting

Two investors of the Toniic community have invested in Fund II from Oyster Bay Management GmbH after we featured the fund in Toniic's dedicated Fund Program. Oyster Bay Venture Capital is a European early stage impact investor which aims to make a meaningful contribution to a positive future of our food system, by investing in the best impact driven founding teams across the food value chain from AgTech to waste. After the success of their Fund I (currently with a DPI in the top 10% of European Venture Capital funds), Oyster Bay are launching Fund II, with €54M already committed. Read about why Toniic members invested in Oyster Bay Venture Capital Fund II in our latest blog post. #impactinvesting #sustainablefood https://lnkd.in/d_uddMFF

As part of Toniic's commitment to building the field of #impactinvesting, we are hosting a public webinar ???? EU Green Deal and What it Means for Impact Investors.???? Join us to explore what these initiatives entail, their implications, and how these regulations impact investment strategies, risk management, and reporting practices. Speakers include Jana Bour, Head of Policy & EU Partnerships at Impact Europe, Leonardo Boni, Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Milano and Toniic member Amy Clarke, Co-Founder at Tribe Impact Capital. #EUGreenDeal #SFDR #impactinvesting #impactreporting