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Innovation for impact
Stuttgart, DEImpact-drivenPrivate SectorSustainable FinanceSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationStuttgart
About Innovation for impact
Innovation for impact is an investment firm supporting organizations that deliver financial returns alongside measurable positive social and environmental impacts. The firm invests in radical positive innovation, backing social entrepreneurs and purpose-driven founders. It advocates for a circular economy approach, guided by the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to ensure a sustainable future. Its "Zebra vs. Unicorn" investment philosophy prioritizes building sustainable businesses with deep-rooted values, offering patient capital, sparring, network access, and expert feedback. The firm's diverse portfolio includes sustainable energy and medical supply chain solutions in Africa.
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Sustainability Goals
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Fostering Sustainable Economic Growth in Developing Nations
Innovation for Impact invests in organizations like Uncap GmbH and Goodwell Investments, providing patient capital to sustainable business models in sub-Saharan Africa and India, fostering inclusive economic growth and job creation.
Affordable & Clean Energy
Enabling Access to Green Energy Solutions in Rural Areas
The organization finances companies like Africa GreenTec AG, which develops sustainable energy solutions in rural African regions, and autarki(z)e GmbH for energy self-sufficiency.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Advancing Innovation and Resilient Infrastructure
Innovation for Impact supports radical positive innovation, investing in companies that build essential infrastructure, including medical supply chain optimization for Africa (VIEBEG Technologies) and blockchain-based solutions (Loompact AG).
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Q1What is Innovation for impact's investment philosophy?
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Innovation for impact follows the "Zebra vs. Unicorn" philosophy, prioritizing sustainable business models with deep-rooted values over rapid, exit-driven growth. The organization provides patient and smart capital to founders.
Q2What is Innovation for impact's focus regarding the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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The organization explicitly aligns with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure a sustainable future. It primarily supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), with secondary support for SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).
Q3What support does Innovation for impact offer its founders?
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Beyond capital ("money for equity"), Innovation for impact provides active sparring, network access, and expert feedback. The goal is to empower changemakers to build innovative, impact-driven businesses with strong market shares and margins.
Q4Where is Innovation for impact headquartered?
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Innovation for impact's headquarters are located in Stuttgart, Germany.
