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Why Invest in Social Enterprise?

Investment in social enterprise is philanthropy at its highest value by funding sustainable businesses focusing on alleviating social ailments. Investors receive two sets of returns: financial return, expected to be modest but reasonable—and social impact, measured as alleviation of social problems like chronic unemployment of disadvantaged individuals, food insecurity, and access to healthcare.

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Need Funding for Your Social Enterprise?

Learn more about funding options. Kiva Columbus and Social Ventures Fund, LLC are two flexible, low cost places to start.

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Social Enterprises in
Columbus, Ohio

The Columbus Social Enterprise ecosystem is growing rapidly - a place where entrepreneurs can access networks, expertise, partnerships and capital to push their business forward. Creating efficient, sustainable, and impact enterprises improves lives. And our community will be stronger because of it.

$20+ M
in payroll
29,062
volunteer hours
1,300+
jobs created
93,000+
meals provided

Invest in a business that
aligns with your passions

Animals
Arts
Education
Employment & Job Training
Ending Human Trafficking
Environment & Sustainability
Health
Hunger
Individuals with Disabilities
Non-Profit Support
Poverty Alleviation
Youth & Children

Funding resources for
emerging Social Enterprises

Social Ventures Fund

SocialVentures is manager of Social Ventures Fund, which invests in social enterprises that are profitable and looking for capital to grow.

Kiva Fund

Small zero-interest loans made by SocialVentures through Kiva Columbus to social enterprises listed in the Marketplace.
Venturize.org

Not sure which lenders or investors would want to talk to you? Venturize.org is a great place to start.
ECDI

Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) assists Ohio entrepreneurs through its suite of business services, regardless of what business stage they’re in.

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Interested in investing?
Contact SocialVentures today.

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