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14 March, 2016

The Emergence and Growth of Venture Philanthropy in Europe

Dr. Lisa Hehenberger, Research and Policy Director European Venture Philanthropy Association

•  Venture Philanthropy: Definitions, the why of Venture Philanthropy, and key stakeholders

•  Trends in VP: EVPA survey results

•  Introduction to EVPA: Why we exist and how we work

Overview / In this presentation

Venture Philanthropy and Social Impact Investment Definitions, the why of VP/SII and historical evolution

Introduction to VP/ The challenges

Introduction to VP / Example

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Introduction to VP / The characteristics

Introduction to VP / The spectrum

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Introduction to VP / Key stakeholders

Giving something back to society beyond cash

Applying a PE/VC approach to the social sector

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Interested in alternatives to fundraising

Individuals

Credibility and experimentation with new business models

New ways to tackle social challenges

Private Equity Foundations

Corporates Government Social Enterprises/ NGOs

Trends in VP EVPA survey results

Trends in VP / Sources of funding

Distribution of total funding made available to VPOs by source (n=85) 

Over €5 billion invested since inception

Average financial support per VPO increasing by 28% to €8 million from FY 2012 to FY 2013.

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Introduction to EVPA Why we exist and how we work

EVPA is a membership association made up of organisations interested in or practicing venture philanthropy and social impact investment (VP/SII) across Europe. EVPA currently gathers over 214 members from 29 countries.

Mission

•  To enable Venture Philanthropists and Social Investors to maximise societal impact through increased resources, collaboration and expertise

Objectives

•  Co-create a well-functioning ecosystem for societal impact

•  Increase funding and expertise coming into the Venture Philanthropy and Social Investment space

•  Increase effectiveness of Venture Philanthropists and Social Investors

Introduction to EVPA / Our organisation

Introduction to EVPA / The platform

Peers who will help you learn and practice

Cutting edge VP/SI tools, research

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Gain visibility as a practitioner

A network that spans

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A voice on EU and national

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EVPA is kindly supported by:

EVPA is kindly supported by:

14 March, 2016

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