Redefining risk: Overheard at EMPEA’s sustainable investing summit

Private equity investors seeking impact in emerging markets are grappling with risk on both fronts.

The Brief: Crowdfarming local farms, smart emergency response, tracking soil health, The Purpose of Capital musical, Evercare’s new CEO

Featured: "Good food grown on local farms is now investable."

The Purpose of Capital: The Musical

Let’s just say, the three-minute YouTube video is full of energy. What if… impact investing hits the pop charts?

Steward’s ‘crowdfarming’ platform lets small investors back good food from local farms

“There’s a mismatch between demand for sustainably grown products and the desire to support sustainable farming, and the capital available to farmers,” says Dan Miller, who has launched Steward, a new investment platform that aims to tap the power of small investors to bridge the funding gap for independent farmers.

Soil Scout closes seed round to monitor and track soil health

Soil Scout’s sensors are unique from other soil monitoring devices because they sit below ground while still communicating with wireless networks.

Energy Impact Partners invests $25 million in RapidSOS for emergency response

RapidSOS is overhauling emergency response through a cloud-based communication platform as first responders grapple with intensifying natural disasters and antiquated infrastructure.

The Brief: California’s public banks, Croatia’s impact startups, small-business loans in Colombia, energy access in Asia, ImpactAssets’ emerging managers

Featured: "City-owned banks in California could leverage public funds for local impact"