Unveiling the 'Practice' of Impact Investing. ImpactShare Releases All 7 Explanatory Video Series at Once
ImpactShare, a general incorporated association promoting impact investing, has released a 7-part explanatory video series covering the basics to practical case studies of impact investing, supported by the United States-Japan Foundation. The series aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, fostering the growth of the impact investing ecosystem in Japan.
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ImpactShare, a general incorporated association promoting the spread of impact investing, has released an explanatory video series covering everything from the basics of impact investing to practical case studies across different asset classes, with the support of the United States-Japan Foundation. This series will clearly present the forefront of diverse methods, including the definition and history of impact investing, as well as global pioneering examples and insights from venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), corporate venture capital (CVC), listed equities, and blended finance, all in an easy-to-understand dialogue format.
■ Project Background: Answering 'Questions' from the Field and Encouraging Action
Currently, many financial institutions, operating companies, and investors express a common sentiment: 'While there is interest in impact investing, it's hard to grasp which specific institutions are practicing it, using what methods, and with what intentions or strategies.'
In particular, there is a strong demand for concrete practical knowledge from the following groups:
● Financial practitioners and institutional investors: Those considering moving beyond ESG investing to implement impact strategies in their operations, and who want to learn about impact investing strategies, methods, and real-world examples.
● New business development managers at operating companies: Those responsible for planning new business development that incorporates social problem-solving into core business growth, and who are exploring challenges in 'impact CVC.'
● Next-generation investors and donors: Those exploring how best to allocate their capital, from donations to investments.
To address these voices, we have produced a video series that serves as a 'bridge connecting the 'theory' of impact investing to 'practice'.' We will not only explain the fundamental principles of impact investing but also delve deeply into investment decision-making and valuation processes for each asset class through a dialogue format. Our goal is to remove the 'initial psychological hurdle' to practicing impact investing and expand the impact investing ecosystem in Japan.
7-Part Program Structure
This series will clarify how each player engages in impact investing and achieves both social and economic returns.
● Episode 1: Overview of Impact Investing
○ Definition, history, background, spectrum of investment, types
● Episode 2: Impact Venture Capital, Private Equity Funds
○ Case studies of social problem-solving through investment in startups
○ Examples: SJF Ventures, Norrsken VC, New Markets Venture Partners, Bain Capital Double Impact
● Episode 3: Impact CVC by Operating Companies
○ Methods for achieving both synergy with core business and impact creation
○ Examples: TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good, Autodesk Foundation
● Episode 4: Asset Owners in Impact Investing
○ What funders, such as insurance companies and pension funds, seek in impact investing
○ Examples: Zurich Insurance, PGGM, Temasek
● Episode 5: Listed Equity Impact Investing
○ Engagement and impact evaluation in public markets
○ Examples: Baillie Gifford, T. Rowe Price, Wellington Management
● Episode 6: Blended Finance
○ A new form of risk-taking combining public and private funds
○ Examples: SDG Loan Fund, Catalytic Transition Fund
● Episode 7: Impact-First Funds
○ The significance and sustainability of investments prioritizing social returns
○ Examples: Builders Vision, McConnell Foundation, Omidyar Network
Highlights of the Videos
● Introduction to diverse impact investing strategies: Comprehensive explanation of various impact strategies, including different investment strategies for each asset class.
● Case studies: Many concrete practical examples are introduced, not just strategies and theories.
● Concretization of impact investing methods: Presents concrete examples of often abstract 'impact measurement and management.'
● Explanations by practitioners: Explanations of the characteristics of each method based on practitioners' knowledge and challenges.
■ Project Background: Answering 'Questions' from the Field and Encouraging Action
Currently, many financial institutions, operating companies, and investors express a common sentiment: 'While there is interest in impact investing, it's hard to grasp which specific institutions are practicing it, using what methods, and with what intentions or strategies.'
In particular, there is a strong demand for concrete practical knowledge from the following groups:
● Financial practitioners and institutional investors: Those considering moving beyond ESG investing to implement impact strategies in their operations, and who want to learn about impact investing strategies, methods, and real-world examples.
● New business development managers at operating companies: Those responsible for planning new business development that incorporates social problem-solving into core business growth, and who are exploring challenges in 'impact CVC.'
● Next-generation investors and donors: Those exploring how best to allocate their capital, from donations to investments.
To address these voices, we have produced a video series that serves as a 'bridge connecting the 'theory' of impact investing to 'practice'.' We will not only explain the fundamental principles of impact investing but also delve deeply into investment decision-making and valuation processes for each asset class through a dialogue format. Our goal is to remove the 'initial psychological hurdle' to practicing impact investing and expand the impact investing ecosystem in Japan.
7-Part Program Structure
This series will clarify how each player engages in impact investing and achieves both social and economic returns.
● Episode 1: Overview of Impact Investing
○ Definition, history, background, spectrum of investment, types
● Episode 2: Impact Venture Capital, Private Equity Funds
○ Case studies of social problem-solving through investment in startups
○ Examples: SJF Ventures, Norrsken VC, New Markets Venture Partners, Bain Capital Double Impact
● Episode 3: Impact CVC by Operating Companies
○ Methods for achieving both synergy with core business and impact creation
○ Examples: TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good, Autodesk Foundation
● Episode 4: Asset Owners in Impact Investing
○ What funders, such as insurance companies and pension funds, seek in impact investing
○ Examples: Zurich Insurance, PGGM, Temasek
● Episode 5: Listed Equity Impact Investing
○ Engagement and impact evaluation in public markets
○ Examples: Baillie Gifford, T. Rowe Price, Wellington Management
● Episode 6: Blended Finance
○ A new form of risk-taking combining public and private funds
○ Examples: SDG Loan Fund, Catalytic Transition Fund
● Episode 7: Impact-First Funds
○ The significance and sustainability of investments prioritizing social returns
○ Examples: Builders Vision, McConnell Foundation, Omidyar Network
Highlights of the Videos
● Introduction to diverse impact investing strategies: Comprehensive explanation of various impact strategies, including different investment strategies for each asset class.
● Case studies: Many concrete practical examples are introduced, not just strategies and theories.
● Concretization of impact investing methods: Presents concrete examples of often abstract 'impact measurement and management.'
● Explanations by practitioners: Explanations of the characteristics of each method based on practitioners' knowledge and challenges.