Impact Invest Scandinavia supports investments in companies that deliver measurable social as well as financial returns. Their investors are interested in scalable solutions across a variety of sectors including social integration, sustainable consumption, housing, and more. They prioritise impact in terms of social value creation.

Experience

Founded in 2012, Impact Invest Scandinavia is the first impact investor membership network in Scandinavia.

How much do they invest?

They offer a community of practice to facilitate and support impact investing. Members get a peer-to-peer learning environment in the area of social and ecological impact in a Scandinavian context. For Investors, Impact Invest offers a pipeline of pre-vetted entrepreneurs and businesses that have potential for social and economic returns in all sectors.

How do they work?

Your investment opportunity will be screened by their experienced entrepreneurs and investors, and if it fits their criteria, you will be invited to submit your business plan and financial projections to their deal management system.

• Once you have submitted your form on their online platform, it is reviewed and evaluated against their deal criteria (above). If there is a clear match, you will be invited into their process.
• They actively match investment opportunities to the members who are most interested in the kind of investment your venture represents. If your type of company is of interest to several members, you get invited to present live at one of their quarterly local or regional members meetings.
• If you are expanding internationally, they can introduce you to European partners.

This makes a difference to them

The mission of Impact Invest Scandinavia is to promote the growth of social and sustainable enterprises in Scandinavia and around the world. The members of Impact invest have very different profiles but they are all dedicated to investing in a sustainable future. Their investors are primarily focused on companies with their HQ in the Nordics. The company has reached an annual turnover of at least SEK 2 million.

Key People

Ruth Brännvall - Co-Founder and CEO
Ruth has been engaged in several global efforts, such as the development of ISO 26000 and input to the strategy of the UN High-Level Panel on Sustainability. Over the years, she has supported private and public investors to finance impactful businesses.
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Maew Osataphan - Financial & Funding Specialist
Maew has a background in finance and corporate funding as a London-based banker where she has specialised in structuring high-risk distressed transactions. She holds an MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management from KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
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