Impact Investors Council (IIC)’s Post

🔔 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

🔔 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

🔔 Introducing The Network Partner for Prabhav 2024 - GSG Impact | 12th & 13th September, 2024 | The Grand, New Delhi The GSG Impact Partnership is a global network of National Partners representing their country’s impact ecosystem. These partners unite leaders across sectors to develop national strategies and implement policy and financial solutions. GSG Impact supports their efforts through global advocacy, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring National Partners are at the heart of the movement. GSG Impact 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

Plenary Announcement - 'Insights from Limited Partners: Capital Movement, Investment Yields and Impact Evaluation' | Prabhav 2024 | 12th & 13th September, New Delhi The Plenary on 'Insights from Limited Partners: Capital Movement, Investment Yields, and Impact Evaluation,' supported by Asha Ventures as the session patron, will offer a comprehensive exploration into the experiences and expectations of Limited Partners as they assess India as a prime destination for impact investing. This session is designed to provide attendees with deep insights into the strategic considerations of Limited Partners, shedding light on how they navigate the complexities of capital movement within the Indian market. The discussion will focus on the metrics and benchmarks used to evaluate investment yields and the methods employed to measure and manage impact outcomes. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by Limited Partners in their quest to build impact-focused portfolios. The session will highlight real-world case studies and firsthand accounts, offering practical perspectives on achieving both financial returns and meaningful social impact. By bringing together thought leaders and key stakeholders in the impact investing ecosystem, this plenary aims to foster a rich exchange of ideas and strategies, ultimately contributing to the growth and effectiveness of impact investments in India. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry leaders—book your spot today. Register now and enjoy an early bird 50% discount! Visit https://prabhav2024.in/ and use the code ‘IIC50’ to avail the offer. -- 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 marks the fifth edition of the conclave and will explore six crucial themes: Equity Impact Investing, Blended Finance, Financial Inclusion, Debt Impact Investing, Climate Finance, and Niche Sectors. Through insightful dialogues, the conclave aims to bridge the financing gap for impactful initiatives, unlocking India's potential for a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future. Prabhav 2024 is happening on the 12th and 13th of September at The Grand in New Delhi, India. #Prabhav2024

Exciting news: Quona was just featured in Impact Investors Council (IIC)'s capital provider showcase. The story, a Q&A with co-founder and Managing partner ganesh rengaswamy, covers the impact investing landscape in #India and more. Ganesh details several of Quona's investments from the India portfolio and the achievements of various business models to date, including IndiaMART InterMESH Limited, Rupifi, NeoGrowth Credit Pvt. Ltd. and Onsurity. He also touches on some exciting developments across emerging markets, specifically in climate tech and sustainable finance, which Quona is eager to support. Ganesh explains, "As a “global-local” firm, Quona is a rarity. While we have a common thesis and global themes across the firm, there are also nuanced considerations for specific markets, especially when it’s one of our core markets, like India." More at: https://lnkd.in/e2Ww6sSk #Impactinvesting #QuonaCapital #Emergingmarkets #SME

LIVE: Plenary 1 - Risk, Return, and Impact: The Tripod of Impact Investing | Prabhav 2024 | Day 1 The inaugural plenary of Prabhav 2024, supported by Omidyar Network India, is focused on understanding how impact investing strategies can help shape the future of a post-pandemic India. Investors and thought leaders are discussing key insights from their investment journeys, shedding light on how to effectively balance risk, return, and impact while driving capital into sectors that create positive social and environmental outcomes. Panelists: - Geeta Goel, Managing Director, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, India - Royston Braganza, CEO, Grameen Impact Investments India & Co-Chair, Impact Investors Council (IIC) - Sandeep Farias, Founder & Managing Partner, Elevar Equity & Co-founder, Enmasse World - Sugandhi Matta, Chief Impact Officer, abcIMPACT - Shilpa Kumar, Partner, Omidyar Network India & Executive Council Member, Impact Investors Council (IIC) The panelists are providing valuable perspectives on navigating challenges, creating impact-driven strategies, and leveraging capital to build sustainable business models across sectors. The discussion is offering a deep dive into the evolving landscape of impact investing, equipping the audience with practical approaches to align financial returns with measurable social impact. Stay tuned for more insights and thought-provoking conversations as Prabhav 2024 continues!

Impact investing in South Asia is evolving fast, and I’m looking forward to being part of the conversation at the AVPN South Asia Summit 2024 in Chennai. We’ll be hosting a workshop, “New Paths, Bold Ideas: Elevating Impact through the Fund Lifecycle,” to unpack the challenges faced at every stage of the impact fund journey—from raising capital to sourcing deals, measuring impact, and planning exits. Details: Chennai, India, December 9, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM IST What makes this session special is the chance to collaborate with peers and learn from experienced practitioners. I’ll be facilitating alongside: 1. Gaurav Jain, Principal, Kaizenvest 2. Parag Vaidya, Associate Partner & CFO, KOIS India 3. Shailesh Vickram Singh, Founder & Director, Massive Earth Foundation & Climate Angels Fund 4. Shruti Goel, co-CEO, Upaya Social Ventures 5. Varun M., Partner, Quona Capital Through hands-on discussions and role-playing exercises, we aim to surface real solutions and practical takeaways that can help move the needle for impact investing in our region. If you’re attending, we would love to see you there. Let’s build solutions that matter! You can register for the Summit here: https://bit.ly/4eb5UIo AVPN Ramkumar Venkatramani, CFA, CIPM Lavanya Jayaram Madhura Badkilaya Nivedha Rangarajan Sejal Maheshwari

🎤 Speaker Announcement | Prabhav 2024 Chakravarthy AB, Co-CEO, Upaya Social Ventures, shall be speaking at Prabhav 2024, the fifth edition of the Impact Investors Council (IIC)'s biennial flagship conference, scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 12th and 13th. This gathering is dedicated to synergizing impact investing with sustainable development under the theme 'Impact Beyond Returns: The India Story'. The event will explore six crucial themes: Equity Impact Investing, Blended Finance, Financial Inclusion, Debt Impact Investing, Climate Finance, and Niche Sectors. Through insightful dialogues, the conclave aims to bridge the financing gap for impactful initiatives, unlocking India's potential for a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future. Join A B Chakravarthy at Prabhav 2024 to explore how impact investing can drive meaningful outcomes and contribute to a brighter future for India. Register now to get a flat 25% discount on your ticket! Visit https://prabhav2024.in/ and use the code ‘IIC25’ to avail the offer. -- 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. #Impactinvesting #Prabhav2024

🎤 Speaker Announcement | Prabhav 2024 Mitul Thapliyal, Partner and Leader - Government and Social Impact, MicroSave Consulting (MSC), shall be speaking at Prabhav 2024, the fifth edition of the Impact Investors Council (IIC)'s biennial flagship conference, scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 12th and 13th. This gathering is dedicated to synergizing impact investing with sustainable development under the theme 'Impact Beyond Returns: The India Story'. The event will explore six crucial themes: Equity Impact Investing, Blended Finance, Financial Inclusion, Debt Impact Investing, Climate Finance, and Niche Sectors. Through insightful dialogues, the conclave aims to bridge the financing gap for impactful initiatives, unlocking India's potential for a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future. Join Mitul at Prabhav 2024 to explore how impact investing can drive meaningful outcomes and contribute to a brighter future for India. Register now to get a flat 25% discount on your ticket! Visit https://prabhav2024.in/ and use the code ‘IIC25’ to avail the offer. -- 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. #Impactinvesting #Prabhav2024

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