![]() It’s a small commitment that can make a huge impact. It is an easy way to leverage a portion of your future success to support nonprofits in your community. If that is not an option, I hope companies consider Pledge 1%. I hope that we continue to see more corporates launch impact investing initiatives, bringing more capital to bear. We all have a role to play based on our unique skills and core competencies. As the physical, social and economic health of our communities comes into question – now is the time to not only rebuild our world, but to reimagine our future for the better. ![]() Brooklyn-based energy technology startup, BlocPower, is rapidly greening American cities by combining intelligent software with project finance to simplify and accelerate energy-efficient retrofits of mid-sized urban buildings.Īziz: Finally, what message do you have for other large corporations about putting their money where their mouth is during these times people need help?ĭiBianca: This is a defining moment. Both AdmitHub and Samasource published compelling impact evidence from randomized control trials. ![]() Unite Us was named as the 2020 start-up to watch at the JP Morgan Health Conference. With the first fund we invested in more than 25 companies that have now served over 3 million students, 1/3 of whom are low-income, reduced 133K Metric tons of CO 2, opened up access to new financial services for more than 4.8M individuals, and unlocked $17B in grants and donations through their platforms.Ĭompanies such as Guild Education achieved a $1B valuation while helping working adults gain an education. Social Sector Technology: Companies amplifying impact for nonprofits, foundations, and public sector customers through technology that increases efficiency and transparency.Īziz: What are the kinds of companies you want to support?ĭiBianca: Salesforce Ventures’ mission is to build the #1 cloud ecosystem for Salesforce customers so we invest in technology that extends and complements Salesforce. Sustainability: Companies creating better access to clean energy, improving resource efficiency, supply chain performance, and developing new technologies that will help address climate change.ĭiversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Companies developing tools that promote equal opportunity and economic empowerment for women and underrepresented groups, as well as investing in women and underrepresented founders. Efforts must also recognize existing inequalities, along the lines of race, gender, socioeconomic status and more, in order to support all people and prevent deepening social and economic divides.Īziz: What are the kinds of categories you will be focusing on?ĭiBianca: We are focusing particular attention on solutions that address today’s urgent and interwoven crises, including:Įducation + Workforce Development: Companies enabling equal access to high-quality education, re-skilling and preparing workers for jobs of the future. Building on the success of the first $50 million Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund in 2017, this new $100 million fund will accelerate the growth of cloud companies addressing some of today’s most pressing needs including access to education and re-skilling, climate action, and diversity, equity and inclusion. ![]() We need to take this moment to invest in a new, more resilient and inclusive economy – one that ensures the long-term health and wellness of citizens, drives job creation and protects against future shocks coming from climate change.ĭuring these unprecedented times, this work has never been more important. ![]() Aziz: Please tell us a little about this second impact fund and why you decided to launch it now?ĭiBianca: Impact investing is experiencing significant growth as businesses and investors increasingly aim to make real-world change and build a better future for all stakeholders. ![]()
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