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Impact Investing Deal Report – April 26, 2017
Next-generation 911 emergency call delivery network RapidSOS, the Dave app that helps predicts bank overdrafts and helps consumers avoid big fees and all-natural kids meal creator KidFresh were among this past week's notable investing deals. RapidSOS received $14 million to continue its work building out its 911 emergency technology platform.
Pope Francis Urges Humility and Inclusiveness
In a first by a sitting pontificate, Pope Francis delivered a talk over TED on Tuesday. His key messages - humans should be served by our technology and politics, not the other way around, and humans should not be relegated to a "culture of waste."
Advocating for Earth Day 2017
Without Earth Day, some landmark accomplishments might never have happened, such as:
the establishment of the EPA and the Clean Air Act of 1970 and last year's Paris Climate Accord. Despite achievements, more work and advocacy is needed in a year that is seeing renewed climate change skepticism and promotion of climate science deniers in politics and leadership.
Impact Investing Deal Report – April 19, 2017
Ooho maker Skipping Rocks Labs, insurtech provider BIMA and food-waste startup Wasteless were among this past week's notable investing deals. Ooho received $1.05 million for its biodegradable product, to help save the dumping of one-billion wasted water bottles per year, among the chief sources of microplastics that end up in our planet's oceans.
Impacting the Longevity Economy and the Aging Consumer
The impact of the nation’s population of over 111 million 50-plus consumers on the economy - represents a significant and ripe sector for purpose-driven investments, with projected growth to reach nearly $13.5 trillion by 2032, according to studies.
Why Andreessen is Investing $12M in “Smart” Bike-sharing Startup LimeBike
Andreessen Horowitz is banking on the need to solve the "last-mile" problem through a $12 million investment with LimeBike, a San Mateo California based startup that is aiming to be bike-sharing's "Uber," in an industry that is projected to grow $6 billion by 2020, according to studies.
HowGood Raises $4.2M to Help Consumers Choose More Sustainable Products
HowGood, a consumer product sustainability ratings startup, plans to use its latest funding to score a wider range of products, pursue more research and development and work with a greater number of retailers and grocers. Over 200,000 products have been rated and are displayed on its app today on mobile.
Inner Motivation & The Power of Impact Investing – Annie Chen
Annie Chen, considered a pioneer of impact investing in Asia, and born and raised in Hongkong, describes her early challenges, her job and her inspirations. Her advice - be honest with yourself, cultivate your networks and develop a sense of urgency.
Calling all Financial Inclusion Innovators – Asia-Pacific Challenge
The Wall Street Journal is inviting purpose-driven enterprises to enter its third annual "Financial Inclusion Challenge 2017" competition and is looking for innovators to help people in the Asia-Pacific region to become more "financially free."
NBA All-Star Chris Paul Joins Turner Impact Capital
The NBA star helped closed the $1 billion Turner Multifamily Impact Fund and plans to focus on critically-needed affordable housing in Dallas, Austin, Las Vegas, Miami and Washington D.C.
