Impact Shakers

Impact Shakers is a global impact ecosystem dedicated to addressing societal and environmental challenges through inclusive entrepreneurship. Founded in 2018, the organization believes that entrepreneurship holds the power to change the world by unlocking the true problem-solving potential of humanity. Their mission is to create impact at scale by evolving how businesses are built, for what purpose, and who gets to build them, aiming for thriving people on a thriving planet. (impactshakers.com ) Key Offerings: Impact Shakers Ventures: An impact venture fund investing in diverse-founded pre-seed impact startups across Europe, including the UK, focusing on sectors such as Climate Tech, Inclusion Tech, and Impact Infrastructure. The program offers €250,000 in capital and support, with potential follow-on investments up to €1.5 million. (impactshakers.com ) Impact Angel Programme: An 8-week program designed to help individuals get started with impact angel investing, fostering a community of investors committed to supporting diverse founders. (impactshakers.com ) Impact Shakers Microfund: An independent investment vehicle focusing on underrepresented founders, enabling individuals and legal entities to invest in companies that have a positive impact on society and the environment. (impactshakers.com ) Values and Unique Aspects: Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Impact Shakers emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship, aiming to level the playing field and change the entrepreneurial narrative. (impactshakers.com ) Systemic Change: The organization is committed to driving systemic change by working with entrepreneurs and investors throughout the complete lifecycle of impact businesses, from awareness raising to exits. (impactshakers.com ) Founder Wellbeing: Recognizing the critical role of founder health and wellbeing in business success, Impact Shakers embeds safeguards for wellbeing into their contracts and ways of working, offering coaching and programs designed to unlock founders' potential. (impactshakers.com ) Through these initiatives, Impact Shakers strives to empower diverse entrepreneurs, foster collaboration, and invest in ventures that contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable world.