Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Investment Management |
Investing | United Kingdom |
Investment Range | $400,000 - $400,000 |
The Social Investment Business Group, founded in 2009 and based in London, England, is a venture capital firm specializing in providing finance and support to civil society organizations operating in the health and social care sectors. They aim to empower these organizations to secure public service contracts by offering a unique blend of financial support, including loans and grants, as well as invaluable knowledge and infrastructure expertise. Their investment strategy includes a commitment to invest amounts fixed at both a minimum and maximum of £400,000, focusing on backing viable projects that may not have access to traditional banking facilities. Their goal is to enable a more equal society through strategic investments and partnerships that foster the growth and resilience of the social economy. Through their various funding programs, such as the Reach Fund, Energy Resilience Fund, Flexible Finance, and Recovery Loan Fund, they seek to address the diverse needs and challenges that social enterprises and charities face. Their impact is also reinforced by a strong commitment to research and insights that shape the social investment landscape and by staying attuned to current issues, such as providing additional funding to Black and racially minoritised-led charities and social enterprises. The firm also values open communication and is open to partnering with other investors or organizations to further strengthen their impact and promote their ethos of a balanced and fair society where social enterprises thrive.