Startup Funding Espresso -- Key Terms in Impact Investing
Key Terms in Impact Investing Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are key terms used in the impact investing world.\xa0\xa0 Here is a list of the ones to know: Below market rate -- an impact investment made with the expectation that the financial return will be less than the market rate of a startup\u2019s investment. Charitable purpose -- the investment\u2019s purpose has a charitable contribution that aligns with the foundation's purpose. Mission-related investments -- an investment for social or environmental reasons with a financial return. Program-related investments -- a specific type of investment made by the foundation that aligns with its mission. Divest/invest movement -- investors using their investments to achieve social goals. Due diligence -- an in-depth evaluation of an investment. Environmental, social, and governance -- incorporates environmental, social, and corporate governance criteria into an investment analysis. Market rate -- the standard financial return an investor expects. Socially responsible investing -- an investment strategy that seeks investments that are considered socially responsible based on the business. It\u2019s important to know the difference between impact investing and non-impact investing.\xa0 Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.Let\u2019s go startup something today. ___________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: \xa0 Check out our other podcasts here: \xa0 For Investors check out: \xa0 For Startups check out: \xa0 For eGuides check out: \xa0 For upcoming Events, check out \xa0\xa0 For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group\xa0\xa0\xa0 Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .