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Only in the past few years has the business community begun to associate Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) with venture capital. Compelling evidence, however, is mounting that shows that SRI as an investment vehicle can achieve competitive financial performance. Social Private Equity™ builds on this trend by providing the SRI marketplace with a venture capital investment vehicle: the ability to achieve venture-level returns while maintaining a socially responsible investment. Social Private Equity™ can be defined as capital invested in non-public companies engaging in profitable, positive social impact driven activities. In general, Social Private Equity™ encompasses early stage (venture) through mezzanine stage (buy-out) investing. Social Private Equity™ investors seek strong financial returns and social returns from for-profit businesses that are developing market-based products and services that make a positive difference for people, the environment, and/or society. What level of commitment is needed from business to society? Partners in Social Private Equity™ believe it is possible for capital markets to encourage the development and growth of businesses, having as founding principles being both profitable AND socially responsible. Rona Fried, Ph.D. President of SustainableBusiness.com, has stated, "Rather than screening out companies social investors want to avoid, the emphasis is shifting toward a more proactive approach - investing in environmental and social leading companies." Conscious Capital Fund™ LP is positioned to address this need for improved methods, information, and tools that will drive success within Social Private Equity™ far beyond the historical returns of 1% to 2% Financial ROI (F-ROI). In fact, the design of Conscious Capital intends to reach 20% to 60% F-ROI, while growing the Sustainable ROI (S-ROI) at even greater rates. Follow these links to learn how: |