Opinion

June 3, 2021

VCs, stop figuring out how to measure impact — just start having some

VC doesn't need a definite set of rules for measuring and tracking impact, just a few decent principles.


VCs and LPs are finally opening up to the idea of non-financial returns, in particular to ESG and impact factors. But when it comes to working these factors into their operations, there's still a lot of confusion.

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