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Structure early-stage investments for impact
Learn how to fund ventures with tailored financial instruments and deal structures that unlock the potential to create high impact alongside sustainable financial returns.
Fast-track your impact investment structuring skills to scale early-stage ventures. This course provides you with practical guidance, insightful examples and case studies to confidently structure equity, mezzanine and grant-based investments. Developed together with the FASE (Financing Agency for Social Entrepreneurship), we distil over 10 years of experience at the forefront of impact investing to help you be creative and move beyond mainstream investing and philanthropy to achieve your impact and financial return objectives.
LEARNERS
Who is this course for
This course is designed for impact finance professionals (analysts, managers) and entrepreneurs eager to enhance their deal structuring skills. The contents will be relevant for professionals active within impact investment funds, foundations, ventures or advisory teams. Basic financial and accounting knowledge is sufficient to take the course.
Learning Goals
What you will learn
- Grasp the missing middle challenge and need for diverse impact asset classes
- Gain confidence in tailoring impact finance instruments to support ventures
- Learn the mechanics of innovative instruments like SIINCs or Revenue-based loans
- Gain entrepreneurial insights into the challenges of raising impact finance
- Discover how to establishing catalytic investor partnerships to scale ventures
Structure high-impact investments
Course modules
The course is structured around four modules that will introduce the purpose of tailored financing and creative approaches to fund impact ventures
Addressing the missing middle challenge
Completion time: 3h00
Build a strong understanding of the ecosystem of financing solutions needed to support diverse impact ventures in achieving their goals. Understand the limits of traditional financial instruments and where innovation can come from.
Tailoring equity and convertibles for impact ventures
Completion time: 2h15
Delve into the characteristics of investing in or raising equity or quasi-equity like convertible notes. Discover when and how to tailor equity instruments to best support venture goals. Cherry on the cake: you get insights into the equity journey experiences of social entrepreneurs and experienced impact investors!
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Using mezzanine instruments to overcome the limits of debt
Completion time: 2h00
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Learn how to use the power of mezzanine instruments to overcome the limits of debt & equity without sacrificing their respective benefits. Discover how to structure revenue-based loans & integrate impact links in investment terms. Learn from case studies & insights from impact investors and entrepreneurs.
Structuring hybrid investments with multiple investors
Completion time: 2h30
Discover how different types of investors and instruments can merge to optimally support impact ventures. See how smart grants can enhance the investment profile of ventures. Learn from inspiring case studies of how hybrid financing structures can be designed.
Interactive
sessions
3 x 2-hour sessions (social package)
Spice up your course with 3 interactive sessions where you join an experienced trainer and a group of like-minded investors and entrepreneurs. The sessions help you practise impact deal structuring based on exclusive case studies whilst meeting interesting people and sharing experiences.
Delivery modes
Choose the delivery that works best for you
Autonomous package
*€249
The learning experience that fits your busy working schedule and allows you to learn at your own pace from wherever you are. Access a neat online course structured around bite-sized videos and a wealth of resources that guide you in structuring impact investments.
What's in this package?
- 10 hours of on-demand online course materials
- Certificate of Completion after final exam
- 40+ videos and 20+ exercises
- Downloadable term sheets
- 10+ case studies and insights from leading practitioners
- Unlimited access to the platform for a full year
- 15-day money-back guarantee
Social package
*€479
Spice up your learning journey by blending the online course with a set of three interactive sessions. The sessions offer you an opportunity to meet and share experiences with like-minded peers, ask burning questions to the trainer and dive deeper into specific issues.
Next cohort: starting from Jun 6th
Registration closes on May 19th
(only 6 seats left)
What's in this package?
- Everything in the Autonomous package
- PLUS
- 3 x 120 minutes sessions guided by our experienced trainer
- Meet and share experiences with 10+ like-minded peers
- Role-playing exercises on deal structuring case
- Answers to your burning questions
- Access to recordings available at any time
*Need an invoice?
No problem, you can mark your preferred payment option in the check-out phase
*Need multiple tickets?
Discover our options For Teams
*Need financial support?
Apply for a scholarship discount of 25-80% off the normal course price
Testimonials
What our learners say about the course
"I will scream from any rooftop to say this course is worth it because you really get a depth of knowledge which you can apply in your business."
Sibongile ZuluImpact Investor at Capital Unlocked Read Sibongile's story
"The Innovative Impact Deal Structuring course content was world-class. The Efiko team have gone above and beyond in creating this fantastic resource for impact investors."
Andrew GrayImpact Investor at Tilia Impact Ventures Read Andrew's story
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"I will scream from any rooftop to say this course is worth it because you really get a depth of knowledge which you can apply in your business."
Sibo ZuluImpact Investor at Capital Unlocked Read Sibongile's story
"The Innovative Impact Deal Structuring course content was world-class. The Efiko team have gone above and beyond in creating this fantastic resource for impact investors."
Andrew GrayImpact Investor at Tilia Impact Ventures Read Andrew's story
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Team of Trainers
Get to know your trainers
Dr. Markus Freiburg
Founder & Managing Director of FASE
Dr. Markus Freiburg is recognized as a thought leader for social finance, with an active presence in public discourses e.g. as member of the Expert Group on Social Entrepreneurship (GECES) of the EU Commission. He has a wealth of experience delivering training courses in the field of impact investing in academics as well as through EU’s EaSI technical assistance platform.
Laura Catana
European Investor Relations Manager at FASE
Laura Catana has been active in the field of social entrepreneurship and impact investing for nearly 10 years. At FASE she manages the community of investors, offers exchanges and learning opportunities, hosts events and conducts analyses on the state of the ecosystem. Laura is a member of EBAN's Impact Investment committee and has extensive experience in providing training to impact practitioners.
Course partners
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Contact Timothy
CO-FOUNDER
Did you know that 92% of our course takers are satisfied? That’s why we boldly guarantee that our courses will not let you down. Didn’t get what you expected from the course? Let us know and get a full reimbursement up to 15 days as an Autonomous Learner, or up to 5 days as a Social Learner.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can't find the answer to your question? Contact us on hello@efiko.academy.
1. Is this a course for beginners or experts?
This course is mainly designed to train analysts and investment managers of capital providers that aim to create positive societal impact (i.e. impact funds, foundations, philanthropists, ESG funds focussing on SDGs and social/environmental responsible investors). The complexity of the content increases with every chapter but many examples, exercises and case studies will help you build self-confidence and deep understanding in each dimension of the curriculum. If you are a consultant or advisor supporting capital providers, this course will help you set up hybrid financial instruments and to convince investors to accept impact-linked finance mandates. It will allow you to join live sessions with the experts and get tailored feedback on your cases or questions.
2. Does this course offer a certificate?
Yes, a certificate, signed by FASE and Efiko Academy, is provided upon completion of the course.
3. I don’t understand something in the course, who can answer my questions?
In all packages, you’re invited to join the community platform where you can ask your burning questions.Â
If you’re enrolled in the blended learning option, you will be invited to attend one live case solving session with the lead trainers and a group of peers where you will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
In other cases, support@efiko.academy is always open for questions.
4. In which languages can I access the course?
For now, the course is only available in English.
The content will soon be subtitled in various languages.
5. Who is the course partner - the Financing Agency for Social Entrepreneurship?
FASE, the Financing Agency for Social Entrepreneurship, holds years of experience in supporting funders with expertise in innovative financing solutions. They contribute to the development of a thriving market for social innovation across Europe
6. Can I pay with PayPal or debit card?
Yes, we offer the option to pay with credit card (Mastercard, VISA) or PayPal. If you would like to pay with your debit card, we advise you to create a free prepaid PayPal account here and use it to make your payment.
7. How secure are the payments made on Efiko?
Every transaction on Efiko is performed and secured by Stripe, a reliable payment processor.
8. Can I sign up for a course with my team or department?
Yes, you can secure several tickets at once by contacting us at hello@efiko.academy. Include the number of people you would like to enroll and your preferred course delivery mode (autonomous vs social package).
We offer also B2B/group offers. If you’re interested, please have a look at our team page and request a demo.
9. Can I pay even if my native currency is not the Euro?
Yes, Stripe processes payments in 130+ currencies. PayPal also allows you to convert money to a different currency.
10. Can I ask for an invoice?
Yes, we can provide an invoice or proof of purchase so you can get reimbursed by your employer or company. Simply reach out to us at hello@efiko.academy stating the course name and package you'd like to take and for how many people.Â
11. Can I get reimbursed in case I’m not satisfied with the course?
Yes, we do offer reimbursement on the course in case you’re not satisfied with it. The reimbursement applies following these conditions:
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a) Up to 15 calendar days after you enrolled to the course or up until 5 days after the introductory session if you register as Social Learner;
b) The guarantee applies up until you consume 20% of the course content;
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Contact support@efiko.academy to ask for a reimbursement. We will review your request and in case your demand complies with the above conditions we will transfer the amount you paid, minus transaction costs.
