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Raising Hybrid Impact Finance

Gain practical insights on how to fundraise for impact and structure your next round with equity, debt or mezzanine instruments with an impact link.

Beginner to intermediate

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This course is designed to empower you with the skills to structure and tailor equity, mezzanine and grant-based instruments that fit your impact model. You will delve into the world of innovative finance and discover instruments such as social impact incentives, revenue-based loans, impact-links and other impact finance innovations to be well-prepared to include an impact link in your next fundraising. A series of testimonies from impact entrepreneurs and templates such as impact terms will allow for direct implementation of learnings upon completion.

What You'll Learn

Understand the business case for tailoring impact capital to your business
Gain confidence in tailoring impact finance instruments to support your venture
Discover the applications and power of impact-linked finance instruments
Get insights from entrepreneurs to overcome the challenges related to innovative finance

Course Modules

numbernumberModule 1: Addressing the missing middle challenge (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 finance instruments and where innovation can come from.

number1number1Module 2: Tailoring equity and convertibles for an impact venture (2h30)

Delve into the characteristics of investing in 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!

number2number2Module 3: Using mezzanine instruments to overcome the limits of debt (2h00)

Learn how to use the power of mezzanine instruments to overcome the limits of debt and equity without sacrificing their respective benefits. Discover how to structure revenue-based loans and integrate impact links in investment terms. Learn from case studies and insights from impact investors and entrepreneurs.

number2number3Module 4: Structuring hybrid investments with multiple investors (2h30)

Discover how different types of investors and instruments can merge to optimally support an impact venture. See how smart grants can enhance the investment profile of ventures. Learn from inspiring case studies of how hybrid financing structures can be designed.

Delivery Options

Join 3 interactive sessions with one of our experts and a group of like-minded peers, on top of the self-paced course material! The hybrid package will help you confidently progress in your ability to fundraise impact capital while giving you the opportunity to share experiences, expand your network and delve deeper into topics of interest.

March 2024

March 2, 14, 19
09:00 - 11:00 CET

September 2024

September 2, 14, 19
09:00 - 11:00 CET

The learning experience that fits your busy working schedule and allows you to learn at your own pace from wherever you are. Access > 10 hours of online course material and learn how to structure your next impact-linked fundraising round.
A fully self-paced online course (>10h content to choose from)
Bite-sized videos with exercises
Insight videos from leading practitioners
Additional readings, templates & tools
Examination & Certificate of Completion

Self-paced

The learning experience that fits your busy working schedule and allows you to learn at your own pace from wherever you are. Access > 10 hours of online course material and learn how to structure your next impact-linked fundraising round.

Hybrid

Join 3 interactive sessions with one of our experts and a group of like-minded peers, on top of the self-paced course material! The hybrid package will help you confidently progress in your ability to fundraise impact capital while giving you the opportunity to share experiences, expand your network and delve deeper into topics of interest.

March 2024

March 8, 22 | April 12, 26

From 10:00 AM CET/CEST

The Team offer blends theory, practical case studies, break-out conversations and interactions with the expert to get ready to structure and optimise your next fundraising with impact capital providers.
Choose your preferred delivery format (e.g. self-paced, live in-person/online or hybrid)
Schedule flexibly based on your team’s agenda
Live session content tailored to different profiles
Examination & Certificate of Completion
Dedicated learner success management

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What Our Clients Say

Our Expert Trainers

This training is developed in partnership with FASE, the Financing Agency for Social Entrepreneurship. FASE has extensive experience supporting funders with innovative financing solutions to foster a thriving social innovation market in Europe.

 

Dr. Markus Freiburg, Founder & Managing Director at FASE, is a renowned social finance thought leader and experienced trainer in impact investing.

 

Laura Catana, formerly with FASE, brings nearly a decade of experience in social entrepreneurship and impact investing, serving as a member of EBAN's Impact Investment committee and training impact practitioners.

 

The training is enriched with insights from pioneering funds and foundations such as Raise Impact, Elea Foundation, Roots of Impact and more.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find the answer to your question? Contact us at support@efiko.academy.

1. 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.

2. Is this a course for beginners or experts?

This course should be accessible to anyone who has basic enterprise financial knowledge. It will cover essentials and discuss more advanced topics. Should you feel lost at any point, don’t hesitate to contact us at support@efiko.academy or ask any questions you may have to other learners on the Efiko Community platform.

3. In which languages can I access the course?

For now, the online course is only provided in English including subtitles.

4. 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.

5. What are the available payment options?

We provide three secure payment options:

  • • Credit card (Mastercard, VISA)
  • • Debit (Paypal)
  • • Bank transfer


Credit card and PayPal payments are possible by enrolling through the website.

If you wish to make a bank transfer payment, please contact support@efiko.academy.

6. How secure are the payments made on Efiko?

Every transaction on Efiko is performed and secured by Stripe or PayPal, two reliable payment processors.

7. Can I sign up for a course with my team or department?

Yes, you can secure several tickets at once by contacting us at support@efiko.academy

8. 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.

9. 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 support@efiko.academy stating the course name and package you’d like to take and for how many people.

10. 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:
a) Up to 15 calendar days after you enrolled on the course or up until 5 days after the introductory session if you register as a Social Learner;
b) The guarantee applies up until you consume 20% of the course content;

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.

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