Finding impactful investments can be a daunting task. We offer bespoke Deal Flow & Impact Sourcing, designed to streamline and enhance the process of identifying and integrating mission-driven propositions into investment portfolios. Recognizing the critical starting point of understanding the current pipeline’s composition, GIIA employs a straightforward yet effective approach to classify incoming deals. By incorporating simple screening questions that tag propositions as ‘yes’, ‘no’, or ‘maybe’ in terms of their impact alignment, investors gain valuable insights into the impact weightage within their pipeline versus the finalized deals. This initial assessment is instrumental in discerning the dynamics between impact-driven startups and their likelihood of portfolio inclusion, setting the stage for informed strategic adjustments.
To amplify impact deal flow, GIIA embraces a multifaceted approach rooted in the emerging practices of fund management, aimed at attracting and nurturing impact-oriented ventures. Key strategies include:
- Signaling Impact Intent: Through comprehensive impact communications such as publishing an impact thesis, reports, blogs, and other materials, GIIA positions itself as a beacon for impact-driven founders. This visibility not only draws attention from ventures aligned with our mission but also reinforces the fund’s impact credentials. Drawing inspiration from entities like Zinc VC and BGV, GIIA ensures its commitment to impact is clear and compelling.
- Thesis-Driven Approach: Clarity regarding the desired impact and the types of business models the fund seeks to support acts as a powerful magnet for relevant startups. By articulating a precise impact thesis, as demonstrated by the Fair By Design fund at Ascension, GIIA signals its expertise and preferred focus areas to the market, guiding potential partners to align their propositions accordingly.
- Proactive Outreach: Engaging with impact-driven founders necessitates active participation in relevant networks (e.g., the Toniic network) and keeping tabs on the portfolios of upstream impact investors. Additionally, the development of a scouting network tailored to uncover impactful opportunities—similar to Ada’s network aimed at identifying under-represented founders—ensures a rich and diverse deal flow.
Through these strategies, GIIA not only enhances its ability to source impactful deals but also fosters a supportive ecosystem for mission-driven companies. This comprehensive approach to Deal Flow & Impact Sourcing Services underscores GIIA’s commitment to driving significant social and environmental impact while achieving sustainable growth for its investment portfolio.
