28 October 2022 For social enterprises at the beginning of their startup journey, often referred to as “early-stage social enterprises,” accessing the money needed to fund development is by no means easy. Challenges range from the relatively limited supply of impact investment available to social enterprise in Australia (Castellas et al. 2018) through to making …
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Monday 25 October 2021 We all know a social enterprise is complex. Applying a business model to benefit the community brings with it a raft of challenges. And, one of the biggest challenges for social enterprises is accessing the capital needed to start, operate and grow (Castellas et al., 2017). Traditional commercial enterprises may seek angel investors and financiers – who engage with the hope of a solid financial return. Charitable not-for-profits look to donations and grants from those keen to see a social return. For both, the corresponding story to funders is relatively straightforward. But, what story …
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