Venturebeam had the privilege of leading a dynamic workshop with the incredible founders from Google’s SFSD. We tackled the crucial question: What are impact investors really looking for in SDG-aligned ventures?
The hard truth? Most pitches miss the mark because founders talk about impact and finances as two separate stories. The winners weave them into one.
We went beyond the buzzwords to give founders a no-nonsense guide to what investors truly want to see.
Here’s a glimpse of what we covered:
- Demonstrating Proof: How to tangibly show your financial and impact models are integrated, not just parallel.
- Stage-Appropriate Impact: Which impact metrics to prioritize at Seed, Series A, and beyond to build credibility.
- Red Flags & Common Pitfalls: Avoiding key investor red flags – why 80% pitches fail to make it to due diligence (or even just the 2nd meeting)
Moreover, we walked through real-world fixes—like how to:
- Handle “risky” sectors
- Quantify impact per dollar to speak investors’ ROI language
A massive thank you to the Google for Startups Sustainable Development team for their partnership in making this happen. Your commitment to building the future of impact is inspiring.
Founders, see how your venture stacks up – take our free Impact Assessment to benchmark your strategy and get investor-ready: https://www.venturebeam.com/impact/
Investors & ecosystem partners, the future of capital is impactful. Let’s build it together.
