Better Society CapitalinImpact venture at Better Society CapitalImpact and ESG in venture capital- getting the basics right and pushing forwardCo-authored by Johannes Lenhard, VentureESG or Katie Fulford-Smith, Big Society Capital.5 min read·May 26, 2022----
Better Society CapitalinImpact venture at Better Society CapitalHow impact can increase customer retentionApplying an impact lens when building a startup, whereby you consider how the business can help address a social or environmental problem…5 min read·Jul 28, 2021----
Better Society CapitalinImpact venture at Better Society CapitalWhy We Invested: Eka VenturesAs Eka Ventures announces the close of its fund, we are delighted to share background on why we invested earlier this year.2 min read·Jul 15, 2021----
Better Society CapitalinImpact venture at Better Society CapitalWhy we invested: Balderton Capital Growth IAs Balderton Capital announces the close of its growth stage fund, we are delighted to share background on why we invested.2 min read·Jun 29, 2021----
Better Society CapitalinImpact venture at Better Society CapitalHow impact mitigates startup riskIn this blog, part of our ‘Impact as a source of value’ series, we explore the topic of risk. From avoiding regulatory action to preventing…4 min read·Jun 1, 2021----
Better Society CapitalinImpact venture at Better Society CapitalExploring the challenges investors face when assessing venture managers for impactLast week, we held our second roundtable with Limited Partners who have a focus in venture investing to discuss best practice when…5 min read·May 21, 2021----
Better Society CapitalinImpact venture at Better Society CapitalFour ways impact acts as a source of value for startups and investorsIn this blog series, we explore how impact can be a source of value to startups and startup investors. From boosting performance to…5 min read·May 17, 2021----
Better Society CapitalinImpact venture at Better Society CapitalLimited Partners’ growing appetite for impact in venture investingIn February 2021, Big Society Capital and Mountside Ventures co-hosted a virtual ‘LPs in Venture — Impact Roundtable’, which brought…4 min read·Apr 20, 2021----
Better Society CapitalinImpact venture at Better Society CapitalWhy we invested: fundraise extension for Fair by Design FundAs Ascension Ventures announces its £5 million fundraise extension to Fair By Design’s existing £10 million Fund, we are delighted to…3 min read·Apr 20, 2021----
Better Society CapitalinImpact venture at Better Society CapitalWhat good impact practice looks like and how it helps drive results in startupsOne of the key drivers of how much social impact a startup will create, is how well impact is managed by the startup (often called impact…4 min read·Apr 20, 2021----