Investor Motivations for Impact Investing Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors fund impact startups. Here’s a list of the primary reasons: The startup furthers social and environmental causes that align with the investor. Investors want to see their investment do more than just generate a return. The startup shows strong growth potential and targets a large market. Investors want to solve large problems. The startup has a strong social mission and can create real change at scale. Investors want to see the impact scale up. The startup meets the individual investor’s philanthropic mission. Investors have impact objectives they want to achieve. The startup needs mentorship. Investors want to share their experience with startups. The startup diversifies the investor’s portfolio. Investors want to broaden their portfolios for investment reasons.  There’s an old saying: Angel investors want to make a little money, have a little fun, and do a little good. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.Let’s go startup something today. ___________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

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