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Venture capital: generate impact or push for a healthy return? Â
January 29, 2024 • by Valentina Masseretti , Anita Quas , Stefano Romito, Clodia Vurro in Finance • 8 min read
Impact venture capital in Europe is generating lower financial returns than its traditional counterpart. Here are three possible reasons why....
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The economic profit measure developed in the Crux of Capitalism initiative is based solely on reported firm performance. As such it departs from established metrics of the national business environment...
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January 22, 2024 • by Sonja Haut in Finance • 11 min read
Impact metrics are not just about keeping regulators and investors happy, they can help unearth new pockets of value for companies, from talent and brand appeal to efficiency and innovation....
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A fresh start is needed after the misadventures of venture capitalÂ
January 22, 2024 • by Jerry Davis in Finance • 8 min read
The venture capital model has failed far too many smaller firms seeking the funds to grow but, argues Jerry Davis, there is a better way....
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January 17, 2024 • by Maximilian Martin in Finance • 10 min read
Blended finance has the power to unleash the capital needed to drive progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals....
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