Impact Investors Council (IIC)’s Post

🔔 Introducing the Session Patron for Prabhav 2024 - Omidyar Network India | 12th & 13th September, 2024 | The Grand, New Delhi Omidyar Network India invests in visionary entrepreneurs who strive to create meaningful lives for every Indian, particularly the hundreds of millions in low-income and lower-middle-income populations. Their mission is to empower individuals across the private, non-profit, and public sectors to address India’s most pressing and chronic challenges. Their investment areas include Advancing Cities, Digital Society, Education & Employability, Emerging Technologies, Financial Inclusion & Well-being, and Property Inclusivity. Omidyar Network India is part of the Omidyar Group, a diverse collection of companies, organizations, and initiatives supported by philanthropists Pam and Pierre Omidyar, founders of eBay. Omidyar Network India shall be supporting the Inaugural Plenary at Prabhav 2024 - ‘Risk, Return, and Impact: The Tripod of Impact Investing’ - as the session patron. This session will delve into pivotal strategies for impact investing tailored to the needs of post-pandemic India. Register today at prabhav2024.in to be a part of India's Largest Impact Investing Summit. Early Bird Discounts are now live - use the code 'IIC50' to avail a 50% discount. -- About Prabhav: Prabhav, India's premier bi-annual impact investing conference, serves as a pivotal platform for Impact LPs, Asset Managers, Government Officials, and ecosystem stakeholders to convene, deliberate, and advance the India impact sector. Prabhav 2024 is set to ignite the intersection of impact investing and sustainable development under the compelling theme 'Impact Beyond Returns: The India Story.' Dive into six dynamic themes: Equity Impact Investing, Blended Finance, Financial Inclusion, Debt Impact Investing, Climate Finance, and Niche Areas. Join a diverse and influential group of attendees including Asset Owners, Asset Managers, Social Enterprises, Philanthropies, CSR leaders, Academics, and many others who are driving the future of impact investing in India. #Impactinvesting #Prabhav2024

🔔 Introducing The Network Partner for Prabhav 2024 - ANDE South Asia | 12th & 13th September, 2024 | The Grand, New Delhi The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global network dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship in developing economies. Its members provide essential financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs), driven by the belief that SGBs are key to job creation, sustainable economic growth, and delivering environmental and social benefits. In India, the ANDE chapter focuses on fostering a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem by enhancing collaboration, building a strong local network, and co-creating programs and services with its members and the broader sector, solidifying its role as a leading convener for entrepreneurship in emerging markets. ANDE is supporting Prabhav 2024 as the Network Partner. Register today at https://prabhav2024.in/ to be a part of India's Largest Impact Investing Summit. -- About Prabhav: Prabhav, India's premier bi-annual impact investing conference, serves as a pivotal platform for Impact LPs, Asset Managers, Government Officials, and ecosystem stakeholders to convene, deliberate, and advance the India impact sector. Prabhav 2024 is set to ignite the intersection of impact investing and sustainable development under the compelling theme 'Impact Beyond Returns: The India Story.' Dive into six dynamic themes: Equity Impact Investing, Blended Finance, Financial Inclusion, Debt Impact Investing, Climate Finance, and Niche Areas. Join a diverse and influential group of attendees including Asset Owners, Asset Managers, Social Enterprises, Philanthropies, CSR leaders, Academics, and many others who are driving the future of impact investing in India. #Impactinvesting #Prabhav2024

The Seventh Chapter of The India Room Series The Impact Investors Council recently hosted the seventh edition of The India Room in Mumbai, supported by BTG Advaya, bringing together stakeholders from Nordic and Northern European countries on July 2nd. We were joined by Mr. Arne Jan Flølo, Consul General of the Royal Norwegian Consulate General Mumbai as the chief guest along with Mr. Rahul Maheshwari, Advisor- Economic, Political and Public Affairs, Ms. shubra jain, Advisor on Business Promotion and Economic Affairs at the Royal Norwegian Consulate General Mumbai and Ms. Deepika Nainani, Business Promotion Manager at Norwegian Business Association India. The event saw participation from around 12 Nordic & Northern European investors, including esteemed names such as Anabeya, Maj Invest, British International Investment, PINEGRAY, AlpInvest Partners, DEG, KfW, IFU, FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, Quilvest Capital Partners, Triple Jump, PBU - Pædagogernes Pension alongside 40+ delegates from approximately 26 India Impact Investing organizations and Ecosystem Players. Mr. GIRISH AIVALLI, CEO of Impact Investors Council (IIC), opened the event with insightful remarks on the evolving landscape of impact investing in India, highlighting its pivotal role in catalyzing societal change. Following Mr. Aivalli's introduction, Mr. Arne Jan Flølo discussed collaborative prospects between India and Nordic nations in impact investment, focusing on the potential of the EFTA Agreement to strengthen ties and foster climate-focused partnerships. He underscored the importance of aligning business strategies with India's diverse demographics and geographic landscape to maximize mutual benefits under the agreement. Mr. Prashant Mara, Managing Partner at BTG Advaya, provided strategic insights into climate investments in India, emphasizing the supportive regulatory environment and the critical role of governance in ensuring sustainable business practices. He emphasised on the importance of the fiduciary duty of investees and investors, while committing to invest for impact. Throughout the evening, the agenda featured enlightening talks and presentations. Ms. Jagriti Bhandari, Investment Manager from Abler Nordic, offered perspectives on investing in India's financial inclusion sector, highlighting its evolution and emphasizing the importance of localized knowledge and adaptive strategies to navigate regional complexities effectively. She emphasized that while technology enhances financial inclusion efforts, customized approaches are vital in India's dynamic market. Mr. Jinesh Shah, Managing Partner at Omnivore, presented sectoral insights on agricultural innovations, showcasing advancements from farm robotics to storage solutions that are revolutionizing the sector. He stressed the critical role of strategic financing in scaling agtech startups, citing examples such as DeHaat and Arya.ag which have demonstrated scale. (Continued in the comments)

🔔 Introducing the Session Patron for Prabhav 2024 - NSDC | 12th & 13th September, 2024 | The Grand, New Delhi The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), established on July 31, 2008, as a not-for-profit public limited company, is dedicated to empowering India's youth through comprehensive skill development. Operating under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, NSDC has a unique structure with 49% government and 51% private sector ownership. It plays a crucial role in India's skill ecosystem, offering funding support, concessional loans, and innovative financial products to enterprises, start-ups, and organizations. As the strategic implementation and knowledge partner of the Skill India Mission, NSDC focuses on creating efficient training initiatives that equip the workforce with futuristic skills, thereby meeting current industry demands and anticipating future trends. NSDC shall be supporting the session at Prabhav 2024 titled 'Skilling and Beyond: Impact Investing to Build Livelihoods' - as the session patron under the equity impact investing track.The session will explore how impact investing can support skill development in India, leveraging EdTech investment learnings, innovative financial instruments, and fostering sector collaborations for sustainable livelihoods. Register today at https://prabhav2024.in/ to be a part of India's Largest Impact Investing Summit. Early Bird Discounts are now live - use the code 'IIC25' to avail a 25% discount. -- About Prabhav: Prabhav, India's premier bi-annual impact investing conference, serves as a pivotal platform for Impact LPs, Asset Managers, Government Officials, and ecosystem stakeholders to convene, deliberate, and advance the India impact sector. Prabhav 2024 is set to ignite the intersection of impact investing and sustainable development under the compelling theme 'Impact Beyond Returns: The India Story.' Dive into six dynamic themes: Equity Impact Investing, Blended Finance, Financial Inclusion, Debt Impact Investing, Climate Finance, and Niche Areas. Join a diverse and influential group of attendees including Asset Owners, Asset Managers, Social Enterprises, Philanthropies, CSR leaders, Academics, and many others who are driving the future of impact investing in India. #Impactinvesting #Prabhav2024

🔔 Introducing The Network Partner for Prabhav 2024 - Josh Talks | 12th & 13th September, 2024 | The Grand, New Delhi Josh Talks, founded by Supriya Paul and Shobhit Banga in 2015, is a platform dedicated to unlocking human potential. Through motivational talks from successful individuals, it inspires and empowers others. Josh also serves as an open space for professionals to showcase talents, mentor, and offer valuable career insights. Josh Talks is supporting Prabhav 2024 as the Network Partner. Register today at https://prabhav2024.in/ to be a part of India's Largest Impact Investing Summit. -- About Prabhav: Prabhav, India's premier biennial impact investing conference, serves as a pivotal platform for Impact LPs, Asset Managers, Government Officials, and ecosystem stakeholders to convene, deliberate, and advance the India impact sector. Prabhav 2024 is set to ignite the intersection of impact investing and sustainable development under the compelling theme 'Impact Beyond Returns: The India Story.' Dive into six dynamic themes: Equity Impact Investing, Blended Finance, Financial Inclusion, Debt Impact Investing, Climate Finance, and Niche Areas. Join a diverse and influential group of attendees including Asset Owners, Asset Managers, Social Enterprises, Philanthropies, CSR leaders, Academics, and many others who are driving the future of impact investing in India. #Impactinvesting #Prabhav2024

"We have proved that impact investing can deliver solid financial returns and real societal changes," says C4D Partners Founder and CEO Arvind Agarwal as he shares his thoughts in the latest edition of Inc42 Media's Moneyball series. Within six years of fund life, we have achieved - ● 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀: Delivered 45% DPI at the fund level and 51% in India. ● 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀: Commit to invest at least 30% of Fund AUM in women-owned or women-led businesses (WSMEs). 42% of our portfolio comprises WSMEs and 58% in India. ● 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Our portfolio is not just 100% ESG compliant, but our businesses actively solve various social and environmental issues, such as reducing 73.8k+ tons of CO2 contribution, creating jobs for the underserved with employment generated for 20.2k+ people, and partnering with 778.4k+ smallholder farmers and suppliers. In his interaction with Inc42 Media's Meha Agarwal, Arvind speaks about the impact investment space in India, C4D's journey, strategy, robust track record in the country, and our upcoming Fund-2. Read the full interaction here - https://lnkd.in/gtywsrW7 #interview #inc42 #moneyballseries #impactinvesting #esg #business #startups #financial #environmental #social #roi #c4dpartners #wemindthegap

🔔 Introducing The Network Partner for Prabhav 2024 - Arthan | 12th & 13th September, 2024 | The Grand, New Delhi Arthan is a social enterprise committed to strengthening the social impact sector ecosystem by helping organizations find the best talent. Their work is particularly focused on critical areas such as gender, climate, water, human capital, and evaluations. Arthan is supporting Prabhav 2024 as the Network Partner. Register today at https://prabhav2024.in/ to be a part of India's Largest Impact Investing Summit. -- About Prabhav: Prabhav, India's premier biennial impact investing conference, serves as a pivotal platform for Impact LPs, Asset Managers, Government Officials, and ecosystem stakeholders to convene, deliberate, and advance the India impact sector. Prabhav 2024 is set to ignite the intersection of impact investing and sustainable development under the compelling theme 'Impact Beyond Returns: The India Story.' Dive into six dynamic themes: Equity Impact Investing, Blended Finance, Financial Inclusion, Debt Impact Investing, Climate Finance, and Niche Areas. Join a diverse and influential group of attendees including Asset Owners, Asset Managers, Social Enterprises, Philanthropies, CSR leaders, Academics, and many others who are driving the future of impact investing in India. #Impactinvesting #Prabhav2024

We have had the privilege of featuring in the Impact Investors Council's (IIC) 2023 Retrospective Report on Impact Investing in India. In report, we have shared our insights on investing for impact in India - focusing on "Technology for Development." This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current trends, sectoral deep-dives, and emerging themes that are shaping the impact investing landscape in India. Chiratae Ventures | Sudhir Sethi | TCM Sundaram | Venkatesh Peddi | Ranjith Menon | Swaminathan Shankar | Kailashnath M S, CFA

As the climate crisis persists, we recognise that many impactful climate technologies often originate from more developed markets. In our contribution to this Impact Investors Council (IIC) report, we share insights and learnings from our efforts to identify and introduce these climate-focused innovations to Asia, tailoring them to meet the specific needs of our communities. These innovations include groundbreaking solutions from Winnow, Polymateria, Iceotope Technologies Limited, and Cropin, addressing challenges such as #foodwaste, #plasticpollution, #energyconsumption, and the impacts of climate change on #agriculture. Our goal is to ensure that advanced solutions are accessible where they can make the greatest difference, supporting #sustainabledevelopment across diverse Asian landscapes. This approach not only addresses pressing environmental challenges but also aligns with our vision for a resilient and adaptive future in Asia. Explore more about our work in climate investments: https://lnkd.in/gWgiFrWP #ClimateTech #SustainableInvesting #ImpactInvesting #ABCimpact

🚀Our report, 2023 in Retrospect: India Impact Investing Trends is Here! 🌍In 2023, $2.9 billion of equity investments were made across 290 deals across impact enterprises engaged in sectors such as agriculture, climate tech, education, financial inclusion, healthcare and technology for development. While this indicated a dip in the equity impact investments than what the previous years have seen, we did observe some interesting trends. What did the year say for Impact Investing in India? Which sector received the maximum traction? And which did not? What can industry look forward to as Impact Investing grows in momentum? All this and more is unravelled in IIC’s latest research report – ‘2023 in Retrospect: India Impact Investment Trends’. The report was launched at The India Room in Singapore on April 17th by Shri Sanyam Joshi - First Secretary (Economic), The High Commission of India, Singapore, Ms. Deepali Khanna - Vice President, Asia - The Rockefeller Foundation, Mr. Suresh Kozhikote - MD & CEO, SBICAP Ventures Limited, Mr. Royston Braganza - CEO, Grameen Capital and Co-Chairperson, IIC, Mr. Amit Mehta - Managing Partner, Asha Ventures. 🎥Listen in as, IIC’s Research team – Divya Pinge, Head of Research and Varun Reddy, Assistant Manager, Research and Programs share insights and in-depth sector deep dives from our newest publication. 💡The report sheds light on the nuanced landscape of Impact Investing in India including investment trends, sectoral deep-dives and emerging themes catalysing impact. It also brings to you, valuable sectoral insights from industry experts including Mr. Reihem Roy & Ms. Saborni Poddar from Omnivore, Ms. Sugandhi Matta & Mr. Zuo Yi Yeo from ABC Impact, Ms. Namita Dalmia from Enzia Ventures, Ms. Jyotsna Krishnan from Elevar Equity, Mr. Zulfikar Trivedi from Somerset Indus Capital Partners, Mr. Sudhir Sethi, Mr. Pavan Balakrishna & Mr. Kailashnath M S, CFA from Chiratae Ventures, Ms. Aparna Mangla & Ms. Ragini Pillai from British International Investment, and Mr. Guneet Banga from Parinama. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the industry experts for being a part of this publication. ✨A special mention to Team IIC: Prachi Jain Windlass, Chairperson, Executive Council, IIC, GIRISH AIVALLI, Chief Executive Officer, Ranjna Khanna, Sr. Director - Programs,  Neha Bhatnagar, Vice President - Partnerships, Sonali, Manager - Research & Programs and Esha Saini, Assistant Manager - Partnerships for their support in compiling this report. 📖Access the complete report here https://lnkd.in/dePz--yH We look forward to hearing your thoughts!