The For-Benefit Enterprise
We are in a new era. For-profit businesses are tackling social and environmental issues, nonprofits are developing sustainable business models, and governments are forging market-based approaches to service delivery. Out of this blurring of traditional boundaries, a different model of enterprise is emerging, driven by entrepreneurs who are motivated by social aims.
The global collaboration: how the ‘business for good’ movement can catalyze systemic change
This paper, was commissioned by Richard Barrett as a research paper for the second edition of his
book “The Values-Driven Organization”. At Blu Dot Advisory, we conduct independent research on
global impact issues and offer strategic solutions for systemic integration.
The impact investing landscape in Latin America
In recent years, very little industry research has focused on Latin America despite active and growing communities of impact investors in many of the region’s countries. This report is a step towards filling that knowledge gap, and maps the landscape of impact investing in Latin America.The report opens with a regional analysis of broad trendsin fundraising, deals, and exits, along with a special focus on pipeline development, technical assistance, impact measurement, talent, and gender. Following this overview is a series of deep dives into impact investing in three key markets where the industry is most active or developed: Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.
To B or Not To B. An Investor’s Guide to B Corps
B Corporation, a global movement that combines social and financial goals for companies, recently launched in the UK with 60 B Corp certified companies. Recent B Corp certified, Bridges Ventures, published this report, To Be or Not to B: An Investor’s Guide to B Corps, to explore the value of B Corp certification and to discuss whether it is an attractive investment proposition.