Impact Investing Musings
The podcast series #ImpactInvestingMusings will delve into the ever-evolving world of impact investing and aim to connect, educate and share knowledge through AVPNs diverse group of thought leaders, corporates, investors and practitioners to zero-in on cutting edge solutions and best practices driving capital towards impact
Impact Investing Musings
Tackling the Economics of Due Diligence in Impact Investing
Due diligence is one of the most significant cost and time barriers in scaling impact investments, particularly for small and growing businesses (SGBs) and high-impact SMEs. The economics of conducting thorough due diligence on these enterprises often discourages investors from deploying capital at the scale needed to drive meaningful change.
In this episode, Audrey Selian, Director of the Artha Initiative at Rianta Capital Zurich, will unpack the challenges of due diligence in impact investing and explore innovative solutions, including technology-driven platforms, which aim to make due diligence more efficient, collaborative, and cost-effective.