Social Entrepreneurship Whitepaper - Part 1: Social Venture Finance - Enabling Solutions to Complex Social Problems
Introduction
Social entrepreneurs are mobilizing talent and capital from both the public and private sectors to address complex societal challenges. However, the marketplace for these ventures is emerging and traditional investment vehicles struggle to accommodate the investment opportunities presented by the social entrepreneurs in their efforts to combine a positive economic return with a social impact mission. As a result, many promising social ventures fail to achieve their true potential due to limited access to resources.
In recent years, the need to identify and apply innovative methodologies to address complex social issues has picked up momentum among public and private leaders globally. Some of the forces driving the need for innovation in this area include the call for action on climate change, poverty reduction and an aging population with the corresponding pressure on the health-care system.
