The European Center for Social Finance was created to help establish best practices and distribute knowledge in financing the provision of social services and social innovations. It works at the intersection of theory, practice and policy and views social finance as a process which encompasses among others selection criteria, financing structures and impact assessment. The Center is based at the Munich Business School and works with a network of partner organizations across Europe.
We publish on a regular basis articles on current developments, deep dives and deals of the week. Take a look below.
Caring for dependent elderly people: is social finance taking up the collective challenge?
In 2060, Europe will count 2 people between the ages of 15 and 64 for every person over 65. Even with an increased healthy life expectancy, the need for long term care services will represent a colossal challenge. Yet [...]
Deals of the Week – Sep 25, 2020
Alenvi has raised €2 million in a recent funding round led by PhiTrust. Paris-based Alenvi is innovating in the elderly care segment. It aims to build an organizational model built on autonomy and human bonds. Infarm has raised €144 [...]
Financing sources for social entrepreneurs
Social entrepreneurs starting to work on their business models are often overwhelmed with the amount of information they receive. There seems to be an almost unlimited number of ways to combine income streams with key activities, delivery methods and [...]
Deals of the Week – Sep 18, 2020
True Gum produces plastic-free and plant-based chewing gum and has just raised €1 million from venture capital fund Oyster Bay. We've been thinking about these investments for some time now as it shows how impact is reaching the mainstream. [...]
L’urgence de la taxonomie sociale
Le Parlement Européen a adopté en juin dernier les premières mesures relatives à la mise en place d’une taxonomie des investissements pour encadrer les produits financiers dits durables, dans le cadre du plan d’action „financer la croissance durable“ voté [...]
What is Social Finance?
Scott Kupor has written a book about venture capital published in 2019 (“Secrets of Sand Hill Road – Venture Capital and How to Get It”). It’s really worth reading and he makes an observation which we can relate to. [...]