funding
Jan. 27, 2016 11:45 am
Social enterprise in Philadelphia: An oral history
This is how Philadelphia's for-profit social impact scene was born from the like-minded misfits who launched an accelerator, a school and a network of local impact investors.
funding
Jan. 22, 2016 11:08 am
These local venture funds are propelling social entrepreneurs nationally
Patient Capital Collaborative funds are operated by Investors' Circle and co-managed by local investment firm SustainVC.
people
Jan. 21, 2016 11:50 am
Investors’ Circle Philadelphia has a new president
Previous president John Moore has handed off the baton to Annarie Lyles, a Princeton-based impact investor with a background in biotech.
funding
Jan. 11, 2016 8:05 am
There’s a spectrum of funding options for social entrepreneurs
Whether you’re looking to scale a nonprofit or a social enterprise, there are myriad options for funding your venture. Just don’t forget about bootstrapping.
funding
Dec. 28, 2015 12:30 pm
This local economics professor wandered into impact investing and brought his class with him
Today, Shannon Mudd sits on the executive committee at Investors' Circle Philadelphia. Four years ago, the economics professor didn't know the impact investing network existed.
funding
Dec. 23, 2015 10:30 am
Impact investors: We validate business models before the rest of you join us
For too long, investing in mission-related ventures has been seen as a play thing, say three local boosters. Instead, it's impact investing that trials new sectors before traditional capital gets involved.
funding
Dec. 7, 2015 12:11 pm
Catch these two Philly social entrepreneurs on ‘Shark Tank’ this week
Jess Edelstein and Sarah Ribner are the founders behind Philly-based natural deodorant company PiperWai. They'll be swimming in the Shark Tank this Friday.
method
Dec. 3, 2015 12:08 am
Social entrepreneurs, remember this about impact metrics: Keep it simple
Keep them clean and easy to measure, according to Investors' Circle Philadelphia angel John Moore.
method
Jul. 14, 2014 11:36 am
Event: SBN Networking Event–Connect to Local Capital
Join the Sustainable Business Network for its networking event, Connect to Local Capital, to chat with representatives from local financial institutions to learn more about funding possibilities for your business. At the event, on Wednesday, July 16 at CityCoHo, participants will be able to learn how to can gain access to locally-owned and managed banks, lending […]