Social entrepreneurs and impact-driven businesses are creating innovative solutions to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges—from education and health to climate change and economic inclusion. However, one of the greatest barriers to scaling these solutions is access to sustainable funding and investment.

While many social entrepreneurs possess the passion and ideas, they often lack the clarity, structure, and positioning required to attract investors. On the other hand, funders and impact investors are increasingly seeking ventures that show not just passion, but also strategy, measurable outcomes, and scalability.

This session seeks to close that gap by helping social entrepreneurs and mission-driven businesses understand what it means to be “investment-ready”—and how to position themselves to attract the right kind of capital.

Focus of the Session

This session will provide social entrepreneurs with actionable insights and practical tools to:

l Understand what investors look for in social impact ventures

l Clarify and communicate their mission, model, and metrics effectively

 l Build the foundational elements of investment readiness (strategy, governance, revenue, and social proof)

 l Explore different types of investment (grants, equity, debt, blended finance, etc.)

l Learn how to pitch not just for funding, but for partnership and shared vision

Participants will also gain insight into the language of investors, key documents required, and strategies for engaging and building relationships with potential funders.