What's happening in the world of impact investing; Building a business that does permanent good
For founders curious about funding alternatives
Hello folks! Happy New Year! I’m Esme, the founder of Considered Capital. This is the 10th issue of The Considered Club - a bi-weekly newsletter for founders curious about funding alternatives. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve read today, feel free to share it with your friends!
Hi folks!
Happy New Year! To celebrate we’re launching a competition for those who are on our mailing list (that’s you). Keep reading to find out how to enter!
We exist to support creative founders across the globe. We know finding funding options can feel huge and complex, but we’re breaking it down so that you can find the right fit for your business.
To get you started, we’re inviting you to WIN a copy of Aunnie Patton Power’s book ‘Adventure Finance: How to Create a Funding Journey That Blends Profit and Purpose’.
It’s packed full of ideas, resources and information to help you evaluate your funding options with real-life examples from businesses and funders.
Want to win a copy of Adventure Finance? Complete a 2 minute feedback form on this newsletter.
Money
Grants & Challenges
Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge | enter to win up to $1 million in prize money
Circular Economy Grants | receive up to £10,000 for businesses based in Islington, London who want to introduce circular economy models into their business
Lambeth Net Zero Programme | receive £5000 cash grant + support for London based businesses working on sustainability issues
Media Futures | get grant funding and support through three open calls
Accelerators
Female EdTech Fellowship | join a 6-month free programme for women founders based in Europe building Edtech startups
SEG Impact Accelerator | access practical tools, networks and resources to validate your idea, understand your customer, and formalise your growth strategies
AI for Environmental Sustainability Accelerator | advance your AI solution with 4-months of business support by Microsoft and Social Tech Trust
Venture For Climate Tech | get up to $100 000 in non-dilutive funding and hands-on support
Safety Tech Academy | join a cohort of up to 10 Safety Tech companies for a 6 week academy full of practical and actionable information to scale your business
Discovering funding alternatives will change your view on how to fund your business. If you’ve been wondering how to attract mission aligned funding, and meet a community of like minded founders, join The Alternative Funding School.
Ampled contributors, 2021
Insights
Friends With Benefits | Austin Robey, co-founder of Ampled, writes about co-ops and Daos and what they can learn from each other
The New Yorker | makes the case for how the perpetual - purpose trust can make the values of pro-social companies permanent
Dama Sathianathan | tells us what exciting things are happening in the world of impact investing
Until next issue!
Esme
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