Introducing Two New Investment Instruments
Big problems require innovative solutions, and we believe the fact that <3% of venture capital funds flow to women-led companies constitutes a big problem. Rather than raise a traditional investment fund, Daintree has worked with innovators in the field to develop a unique investment instrument that is purpose-built to tackle this systemic injustice. This innovative investment instrument, a purpose-built donor advised fund (DAF), enables investors to tap into their tax-advantaged charitable dollars to fund investments in for-profit companies run by under-represented founders.
In partnership with Inspire Access, Daintree has launched two investment vehicles:
Inspire Impact Fund: This fund provides investors with an opportunity to earn interest income from investments made in businesses run by under-represented founders. Proceeds are returned on an annual basis to the investor’s DAF or to a 501C3 of the investor’s choosing.
Inspire Evergreen Fund: This fund supports working capital loans to under-represented founders in perpetuity. As principal and interest are repaid, the fund grows and is able to make more loans to under-represented founders. This fund also supports capacity-building efforts in programs that increase access to investment capital for under-represented founders.
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