Session One
Reflections from purpose-driven organisations using impact capital as a tool
Session one was hosted by SEFA’s Hanna Ebeling who joined us from Gadigal Lands, with insights and discussion from Louise Nobes, 42 Adelaide and Sarah Gun, GOGO Events & GOGO Foundation.
We looked at how two social enterprises had leveraged different types of capital to drive their initiatives forward. We had an insightful discussion around risk, accountability, and human behaviour when thinking about debt, investment, and grants.
Key Takeaways from this session included:
Leveraging ‘debt’ to attract investment and unlock future potential
Determining what type of capital is best at each stage of your project
How diversified income streams can reduce reliance, increase investor confidence, and empower you through the process
Encouraging investors to consider payment by results – commonly seen in many impact bonds
In final closing our panelists had the following reflections and advice:
It’s a learning journey if you can, surround yourself with peers to co-learn and get support.
It’s valuable to have an idea of what funds and options sit right with your business model at what time, but there is also value in being intuitive and searching for the right fit.
