Jessica Pothering
Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance
Writer at ImpactAlpha
Journalist and wanderlustian. Writer for @ImpactAlpha. Roots in Charleston. Heart in Baltimore. Life in Amsterdam.
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impactalpha.com | Jessica Pothering
Honeycomb Credit has helped small businesses raise capital from more than 25,000 retail investors and foundations since it launched eight years ago. The investment crowdfunding site has supported thousands of restaurants, makers and mom and pop shops, many in underserved areas, in raising close to $50 million for equipment purchases, working capital and expansion. Honeycomb’s focus on diverse, creative businesses helped it snag a $750,000 investment from Upstart Co-Lab.
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impactalpha.com | Jessica Pothering
WaterEquity has for nearly a decade moved capital to the stubbornly underfunded water sector. Through five funds, the organization founded by actor Matt Damon and Gary White has directed more than $460 million to financial institutions that on-lend to families and businesses adopting clean water and sanitation systems and technologies.
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impactalpha.com | Jessica Pothering
Greetings Agents of Impact!In today’s Brief:Catalytic capital for India’s climate transitionBezos backs a Tesla rivalLGBTQ+ youth fear loss of online havens Using rewards to reduce chronic absenteeismCatalytic investors look to India’s huge market for outsized climate impact. When British International Investment set up the solar developer Ayana back in 2018, there was little to no investor interest in renewable energy projects to serve the rural and low-income populations in India.
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impactalpha.com | Jessica Pothering
When British International Investment set up the solar developer Ayana back in 2018, there was little to no investor interest in renewable energy projects to serve the rural and lower-income populations in India. The UK’s development finance institution would typically have made a minority investment into an independent company.
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2 weeks ago |
impactalpha.com | Jessica Pothering
Cate Havstad-Casad launched Oregon-based Range Revolution four years ago after struggling to find local, sustainably-produced leather for her hat-making business. Range Revolution markets traceable leather from US-based ranches committed to regenerative practices. Fibers Fund provided a $230,000 flexible line of credit to Range Revolution to cover its purchase orders. The loan is structured so that the company can borrow against the value of its orders and grow its network of suppliers.
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