Tag: Impact Investing
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Quantedge Foundation: Expanding Social Mobility Through Strategic Philanthropy in Singapore
Introduction: A Quiet Force Aims Higher For a decade, Quantedge Foundation Singapore has operated quietly, funding a wide spectrum of causes with a particular emphasis on children and youth. As Chief Executive Xie Yao Quan signals a shift in strategy, the foundation is preparing to engage more directly with social mobility efforts that can alter…
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Quantedge Foundation Expands Philanthropy to Boost Social Mobility
From Behind the Scenes to Front Lines: Quantedge Foundation’s Growing Ambition For a decade, Quantedge Foundation Singapore operated with a quiet, behind-the-scenes approach. The philanthropic arm of a group known for its analytical rigor and commitment to social impact has long supported a spectrum of causes, with a noticeable emphasis on children and youth. Now,…
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From Bar Talk to Global Change: Simon Griffiths and the Who Gives A Crap Movement
Introduction: A Bar Conversation That Sparked a Movement In the world of social entrepreneurship, few stories inspire as vividly as that of Simon Griffiths. Australian-born founder of Who Gives A Crap, Griffiths transformed a simple idea—eco-friendly toilet paper with a social backbone—into a global brand that donates a substantial portion of its profits to sanitation…
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Simon Griffiths and the Toilet Paper Revolution: How Who Gives A Crap fused purpose with profit
Introduction: A mission-driven product Simon Griffiths, the Australian social entrepreneur behind Who Gives A Crap, has become a notable figure in the sustainable business space. Co-founded in 2012 with two friends, the company started with a bold premise: create a high-quality toilet paper that is not only environmentally friendly but also socially responsible. The idea…
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From Barroom Chats to Global Sanitation Impact: Simon Griffiths and Who Gives A Crap
Introduction: A Bar Conversation that Sparked a Social Enterprise What happens when a casual chat over a drink evolves into a global mission? Australian social entrepreneur Simon Griffiths, best known for co-founding Who Gives A Crap in 2012, turned a simple idea into a toilet paper brand with a serious social backbone. Framing sustainability not…
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How Impact Investors Confirm They Are Making a Real Difference
What is impact investing—and how is it different? Impact investing is an approach to investing that seeks both financial returns and positive social or environmental effects. Unlike traditional investing, which focuses mainly on risk-adjusted financial performance, impact investing embeds measurable outcomes into the investment thesis. The goal is not just to fund ventures that promise…
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How Impact Investors Know They Are Creating Real Change
What is impact investing? Impact investing is an approach to investing that seeks to generate positive social or environmental outcomes alongside financial returns. Unlike traditional investing, which focuses primarily on risk-adjusted financial performance, impact investing aims to align capital with purposeful goals—such as improving access to education, reducing carbon emissions, or advancing affordable housing—without sacrificing…
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How Impact Investors Know They’re Having an Impact
What is impact investing—and how does it differ from traditional investing? Impact investing is an investment approach that explicitly seeks to generate positive social or environmental outcomes alongside financial returns. Unlike conventional investing, which primarily targets risk-adjusted monetary gains, impact investing asks: What real-world differences does this investment make? In practice, impact investors deploy capital…
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Does Investing Locally Matter to Canadians Amid Tariff War?
Why Local Investing Is on the Radar As trade tensions continue to shape global markets, Canadians are looking inward to strengthen domestic resilience. A Vancouver-based company recently spotlighted a simple but powerful idea: keep more investment dollars at home to create lasting local impact. The question for many investors and small businesses is not just…
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Daraja Impact Fund expands impact-linked financing in Tanzania
A bold step forward for financing in Tanzania The Daraja Impact Fund, launched in 2023 with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is expanding its reach in Tanzania. Backed by 10 million Swiss francs (about $12.5 million), the fund was created to provide flexible, impact-linked financing to small and growing businesses…