Impact investors struggle to reclaim the narrative

“We’ve now seen what happens when the arrogance of Wall Street wealth meets the marketing opportunity of impact investing,” writes Jed Emerson

Techstars looks for startups to help mitigate mounting social and environmental risks

The new new thing in tech accelerators? The opportunity in social and environmental risks.

Follow the Talent: Agents of Impact Special Report for Mar. 15

Follow the talent with ImpactAlpha’s weekly report on career moves, job openings, events and opportunities.

TPG Growth’s Rise Fund rocked by federal charges against CEO Bill McGlashan

“As a result of the charges of personal misconduct against Bill McGlashan, we have placed Mr. McGlashan on indefinite administrative leave effective immediately,” a TPG spokesperson said.

Techstars impact, SF Foundation’s $50 million mandate, professional women unite, reclaiming the impact narrative

Techstars impact, SF Foundation’s $50 million mandate, professional women unite, reclaiming the impact narrative

Whispr secures early funding for app to support deskless workers

ImpactAlpha, March 18 – Workplace startups are mostly geared towards desk workers – think think Zoom, Slack or Trello. Copenhagen-based Whispr wants to change that with voice-guided tools for workers in deskless jobs, like transport, hospitality, healthcare, and construction. Whispr’s app allows workers to ask for information or guidance hands-free. “We are returning to the original and

Professional women’s community Fairygodboss raises $10 million

ImpactAlpha, March 18 – The New York-based startup launched in 2015 with the aim of helping professional women learn about companies and find jobs with women and family-friendly policies and work cultures. The company has raised a $10 million Series A round from GSV Accelerate and Signal Peak Ventures. Fairygodboss was founded by former Dow Jones executives

San Francisco Foundation commits $50 million to mission-aligned investing

ImpactAlpha, March 18 – The Bay Area-based community foundation is moving $50 million into investments that are aligned with its mission to building inclusive prosperity and racial equity in and around San Francisco. The commitment represents 6.3% of its $800 million endowment. The San Francisco Foundation is among the 17% of foundations in the U.S. that are

The Brief’s Big 7: Scaling with integrity, Rise Fund’s Varsity Blues, catalytic capital club, underestimated founders, talent mobilization

The Brief’s Big 7: Scaling with integrity, Rise Fund’s Varsity Blues, catalytic capital club, underestimated founders, talent mobilization