Demystifying Impact Investment: Balancing Impact and Business Metrics When Investing in SMEs
In this episode, Ally Mwakaneno chats with Vital Capital Managing Partner Nimrod Gerber on why it is crucial for investors to equally weigh the potential impact and the business case of a venture before investing. Nimrod talks about the different impact and finance metrics such as ESG and profitability, the relationship between profitability and impact sustainable businesses and how businesses can work with governments through tools like blended finance in areas of mutual concern. Nimrod closes the episode recounting Vital Capital's experience in lending to companies in Sub-Saharan Africa on the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lessons the company learnt, which will enhance collaboration with more SMEs beyond the COVID-19.
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Audio Production by Ally Mwakaneno Gakweli – Business Writer & Podcast Host, Hisa Technologies
Snippet Artwork by Muteti Munyambu - Graphics Designer, Hisa Technologies
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