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𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 - 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 🌍 Wait, wasn't 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬? Yup, and at Masawa, every day is World Mental Health Day. This year's theme is 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 - a topic we take seriously. At Masawa, we focus on what we do best: 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘝𝘊 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦. Mental health challenges like 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭 and 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 don’t just hurt individuals—they impact entire teams. That’s why 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 must become a business priority. It is not acceptable that 53% of founders report burnout. Here's why prioritize 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 matters: • Employees are more engaged • Founders are more resilient • Businesses thrive Let’s commit to creating workplaces where people can 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡. Whether it’s by embracing vulnerability in leadership or integrating mental health as a VC 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, the time to act is now. 📅 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞? Join us at: • THE REAL Mental Health Foundation Summit in NYC this week with Sabine Flechet • Impact Europe/ImpactVC's Impact Flock in Luxembourg next week with Joshua Haynes 🏅Bonus: make sure you sign up for the 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 for updates on all-things mental health, social impact, and impact investing. (𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵) #MentalHealthAwareness #WorldMentalHealthDay #FounderWellbeing #HumanSustainability #ImpactInvesting

🌱 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘝𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺: 𝘜𝘯𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘗𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 🌱 At Masawa, we know that exceptional leadership requires more than just strategies and goals—it’s about balancing #vulnerability with #courage. From ESCP Business School’s emphasis on stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing vulnerability to IMD’s High Performance Leadership (HPL) framework, which highlights the 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞 concept, the message is clear: 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰. The 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐞 approach from IMD shows how effective leadership unlocks astonishing potential 𝐛𝐲 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬. It aligns perfectly with Masawa’s mission to foster 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 and 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 in leadership. Leaders who dare to care build teams that innovate, thrive, and perform at their best. By integrating caring and daring, we empower those around us to achieve 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞—not just for the bottom line, but for long-term growth and mental health. You can read further in the newsletter by The Choice by ESCP: Feared or loved? Leaders who embrace vulnerability succeed! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dh9Y9vzZ How to step out of your comfort zone, grow and thrive, with Andy Molinsky 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8AZaWmu 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴? cc: Joshua Haynes #Leadership #HighPerformance #CaringandDaring #Resilience #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #Masawa #IMD #ESCP #NurtureCapital

🙋♀️We are thrilled to say there are only a #few #tickets #left for wealth holders and family office professionals at our Impact Day Belgium at Living Tomorrow! All other spots are taken by wonderful attendees; private investors, investment managers of impact funds, family office reps and deeply knowledgeable colleagues of other organisations. 💡 Be part of the discussion on how tech (software and hardware) can be used for good to create a more sustainable and just world now, in small(er) scale, and unimaginable scale in the future. 👉🏽 Secure your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eU8jYHty #pymbelgiumimpactday #impactinvesting #brussels #techforgood

🚀 Exciting News: Brussels Bound! 🇧🇪 Joshua Haynes and I are thrilled to be in #Brussels from September 24-26 for two impactful events: ✨ September 24: Exclusive Networking Evening ✨ We are delighted to co-host with Masawa a special evening of networking, food, and wine alongside Impact Shakers, Asterion Ventures. On the eve of the Belgian Impact Day from PYM - the Conscious Investors' Community, we’re bringing together change-makers and impact leaders for a night dedicated to ecosystem building around “The New Impact Capital.” This gathering marks the beginning of a series of events where our three Venture Capital funds will unite investors and limited partners who are committed to driving meaningful impact through capital. 💡 About Our Partners: 💫 #ImpactShakers tackles societal and environmental challenges through inclusive entrepreneurship, investing in diverse founding teams in ClimateTech, InclusionTech, and Impact Infrastructure. 💫 #AsterionVentures is one of the most active early-stage Greentech investors in France, supporting 25 companies through its community of 700 expert angels. 💫 #Masawa focuses on catalyzing mental health and wellness across Europe through our unique Nurture Capital™ approach, enhancing both human and financial outcomes. Together, we aim to repurpose capital for greater impact and foster systems-change investing led by emerging managers. By collaborating, we strive to inspire new ways of thinking about deploying capital for a more sustainable and equitable future. 🌍 🎤 September 25: #PYM #ImpactDay in Brussels 🎤 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉4𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅: 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆.𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕.𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕. We’re joining discussions on how private wealth-holders can scale impact through investments. We’ll be beating the drum on mental health, leveraging this fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded investors who are committed to using finance as a force for good. 🙌 Looking forward to connecting with everyone in Brussels and sharing inspiring conversations for greater collaboration. This is just the beginning of our journey together, and we’re excited to have you with us as we explore new horizons in impact investing! #ImpactInvesting #MentalHealth #VentureCapital #SustainableFinance #ImpactEcosystem #NurtureCapital #EmergingManagers #TheNewImpactCapital cc: Yonca Braeckman, Alina Klarner, Antonin Léonard

🌍 🇬🇧 Excited to be heading to #London this week for an impactful event focused on resilience in Venture Capital! On September 18th, in collaboration with VentureESG and Masawa, Joshua Haynes and I are co-hosting the ***Emerging Manager Resilience Workshop***—an intimate, invite-only gathering designed to explore the unique challenges faced by emerging managers. From setting up and raising a fund to sourcing deals, managing LPs, supporting the portfolio, and promoting the ‘brand,’ this journey can test our resilience on many levels. 👊 Our goal? To create a space for vulnerability, self-reflection, and contemplation—where we can have honest conversations about the realities of being an emerging manager and share strategies for building resilient investment practices that align with our values. If you’re attending, I look forward to seeing you there and diving into these critical topics. Let’s leave the deals at the door and be open to what the afternoon might hold. The following day, VentureESG is hosting #FRAME, a community conference focused on ESG and responsible investing, bringing together VCs and LPs to discuss the future of venture capital. Looking forward to connecting with everyone! cc: Hannah Leach #EmergingManagers #VentureCapital #Resilience #Masawa #VentureESG #FRAME #ESG #ResponsibleInvesting

Looking forward to listening to our very own Joshua Haynes and Sabine Flechet at TechBBQ in #Copenhagen this week! 💡 Joshua will be sharing initiatives to create a mentally healthy startup ecosystem. Check out his session: 💫 Fixing the Talent Exodus in Venture Capital: Creating a Healthier Workplace 💫 👉 Sep 12, 10:37 AM - 11:12 AM 🔥 BBQ Stage They’ll discuss the underlying biases and systemic issues in Venture Capital that can push underrepresented groups out of the industry. Discover strategies to create more #inclusive, #supportive and #healthier organisations that attract, retain a diverse range of talent and nurture to their #wellbeing. #Diversity #Inclusion #MentalHealth #Leadership #Culture 💡 Sabine will be speaking about the evolving Venture Capital landscape leveraging alternative and innovative financing structures. Check out her session: 💫 VC You Later! Navigating the Evolving VC Landscape and Beyond 💫 👉 Sep 12, 11:46 AM - 12:21 PM 🌳 Forest Stage Join the experts to discover innovative, non-dilutive funding solutions that could better support your company’s growth: think about #stewardownership, #NurtureCapital and #CarryCap approaches. Learn how to navigate the changing financial landscape and uncover tailored opportunities that rebalance the #trust paradigm between founders and investors. #Startup #Funding #Investment #VentureCapital 🤩 We’re looking forward to engaging with fellow entrepreneurs and investors who are pushing the boundaries in the tech and investing space. 🙌

Hope you had a wonderful summer! 🤩 🍂 🍁 This autumn, #Masawa will be speaking at several key conferences across Europe and the US for its "Financing Mental Wellness Tour" 💫 Let’s connect if you’re attending any of these! 🌎 🇪🇺 🌍 🇨🇭 🌟 Sept. 4-6: Investor Roadshow (Zurich & Basel) 🇩🇰 🌟 Sept. 10-12: TechBBQ (Copenhagen) 🇬🇧 🌟 Sept. 17-19: #FRAME2024 Conference (London) 🇧🇪 🌟 Sept. 24-26: Belgium Impact Day by PYM - the Conscious Investors' Community (Brussels) 🇩🇪 🌟 Sept. 29-Oct. 1: Bits & Pretzels (Munich) 🇺🇸 🌟 Oct. 17-18: The REAL Summit (New York) 🇱🇺 🌟 Oct. 21-22: #ImpactFlock (Luxembourg) 🇪🇸 🌟 Nov. 5-7: Norrsken Impact/Week 2024 (Barcelona) Looking forward to catching up—either in person or online! #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #MentalWellness #NurtureCapital #VentureCapital #Startups #Seed cc: Joshua Haynes, Sabine Flechet

Hope you had a wonderful summer! 🤩 🍂 🍁 This autumn, #Masawa will be speaking at several key conferences across Europe and the US for its "Financing Mental Wellness Tour" 💫 Let’s connect if you’re attending any of these! 🌎 🇪🇺 🌍 🇨🇭 🌟 Sept. 4-6: Investor Roadshow (Zurich & Basel) 🇩🇰 🌟 Sept. 10-12: TechBBQ (Copenhagen) 🇬🇧 🌟 Sept. 17-19: #FRAME2024 Conference (London) 🇧🇪 🌟 Sept. 24-26: Belgium Impact Day by PYM - the Conscious Investors' Community (Brussels) 🇩🇪 🌟 Sept. 29-Oct. 1: Bits & Pretzels (Munich) 🇺🇸 🌟 Oct. 10-Oct. 17: The REAL Summit (New York) 🇱🇺 🌟 Oct. 21-22: #ImpactFlock (Luxembourg) 🇪🇸 🌟 Nov. 5-7: Norrsken Impact/Week 2024 (Barcelona) Looking forward to catching up—either in person or online! #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #MentalWellness #NurtureCapital #VentureCapital #Startups #Seed cc: Joshua Haynes, Sabine Flechet

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👬 Why are founders turning to couples therapy? 🧠 Can you heal your brain in your sleep? 🥑 Is the keto diet good for mental health? These are just some of the types of questions we explore in our Masawa Minute newsletter every second week. If you missed the previous issues, fret not – you've still got time to sign up before the next edition comes out tomorrow! Join the Masawa community today and never miss out on important conversations and insights about mental wellness, social impact, and impact investing again: →https://lnkd.in/eNXkutmh #masawa #mentalhealth #nurturecapital #newsletter #mind #wellness #impact #investing #impactinvesting