March 15, 2023
In a recent article written by Advantage Capital Chief Impact Officer and Managing Director, Sandra M. Moore, she discusses how rather than trying to navigate volatile market conditions, a safer alternative for investors may be to look at impact investing in companies that historically have not had adequate access to funding.
“Given the high-risk environment, there may not be a more suitable time to pivot investment strategies and redirect private equity toward small businesses across traditionally undercapitalized regions. Deploying capital that supports entrepreneurs who are driving innovation and permanent job creation in distressed communities has proven to be an effective hedge against market volatility in delivering both strong financial gains and meaningful social impact. This is because small business investing is uncorrelated with the broader market returns.”
Read the full article here.
