Together We RISE: Rewarding Investments through Smart Education
Tanaha Hairston, MBA
Impact Investor | Building Access to Diverse Impact Investment Opportunities Across Asset Classes & Community | Founder of RISE Impact Investing Community
Hello RISE Impact Enthusiasts,
Welcome to this week's newsletter from our private impact investment community. I hope this finds you well and navigating life's twists and turns with grace.
Personal Note: This week has been a rollercoaster. My son, freshly off to college, came down with strep throat in his first week away. Suddenly, I found myself playing remote telemedicine doctor, coordinating Urgent Care visits from afar. Poor kid - every time he calls, I'm reminded how new and overwhelming this independent life is for him. College baseball and finding his first Finance and Accounting classes more challenging than expected. It's a stark reminder that our children's journey to adulthood is rarely smooth, but always an opportunity for growth - for them and for us.
What I'm Listening To: Exciting news from our community! Our very own Heather from ScopeFour Capital has been featured on the Invested in Climate podcast. She shares valuable insights on investing in public climate companies.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of climate action and public market investing. Heather's expertise shines through as she discusses strategies for identifying and investing in companies making a real difference in the fight against climate change.
Kudos to Heather for spreading the word about impact investing in the public markets!
Don't Miss This Week: Tune In: Rebecca from EcoHyde Live Stream: https://streamyard.com/watch/35Ee5DYpcEcy
New to investing in private businesses or looking to start? Join us as Rebecca and I break down 5 tricky concepts (in a conversational way) in private investing:
EcoHyde's Impact: Turning 80% food waste into luxury leathers
This is a fantastic opportunity to dive into the nuts and bolts of direct investing while exploring a company with remarkable impact potential.
Impact Circle Update: Our recent meeting was a hit!
Spotlight: Impact Assets’ Blending Billions This week, I want to share some insights from a recent Agents of Impact call on "Blending Billions." I share my notes below.
Remember, we're all on this journey together. Whether it's navigating personal challenges or exploring new frontiers in impact investing, our community is here to support and inspire each other.
As always, let's share this valuable knowledge of values aligned investing with our loved ones, including our children (it's never too early to start!), friends, and broader community. With that said, let's explore this week’s impactful opportunity.
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My Notes from ImpactAssets, ‘Blended Finance: Scaling Impact and Catalyzing Billions’
First, I will speak Finance. Second, I will summarize like I am speaking to my older teens.
Recent developments in blended finance show promising signs of scaling up impact investing:
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1. Larger deals emerging: We're seeing more billion-dollar blended finance funds. This scale attracts institutional investors.
2. Innovation in structure:
3. Institutional investors taking the lead: Major players are initiating blended finance funds, not just participating.
4. Focus on climate: Adaptation and mitigation in emerging markets are key themes, with infrastructure as a common investment target.
5. Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) evolving: Taking on more catalytic roles to mobilize private capital.
6. Gender lens integration: Funds are incorporating gender criteria
Now, let’s explain it super simply - Bigger money is finally flowing into impact investing in a new way. Large investors and banks are teaming up with governments and charities to create huge funds - we're talking billions of dollars. These funds mix different types of money to make risky investments safer, especially in poor countries or for climate projects.
The cool part? This is helping to solve big problems while still making money. It's like everyone is pitching in a little bit to make it work. Banks get to invest in new places, governments and charities help reduce the risk, and important projects get funded.
This approach, called 'blended finance,' is growing fast. It's not perfect yet, but it's showing that we can use clever financial tricks to do good in the world and still make a profit. It's a win-win that might change how we tackle global challenges.
*Please, it is never too early to share these differentiations with others so we are all educated together allowing us all to have an investor mindset. If you need lists or access to any of the above reply back and we will support with our database.
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