De-Risking Investments Through Philanthropy: A Real-Life Peek Behind the Scenes

Philanthropic funding can serve as a tool to reduce risks in blended finance projects and attract more private investment for sustainable development. As part of a collaborative approach, grants and project financing help innovative opportunities become investment-ready and take steps toward impact at scale.  

A new episode of Money and Meaning features a conversation recorded at SOCAP23 that highlights specific, actionable examples of private capital used to catalyze market-driven solutions. 

This podcast episode features:

• Belinda Morris, Co-Founder of Colibri Catalyst
• Daniel Uribe, Executive Director of Fundación Corona 
• Liesel Pritzker Simmons, Co-Founder and Principal of Blue Haven Initiative
• Kunle Apampa, Head of Client Solutions & Partnerships at Capricorn Investment Group, Moderator