Venture Capitals, Angel and Impact Investors

The video discusses the involvement of various investors in sustainable finance, including venture capitalists, angel investors, and impact investors. It highlights the motivations behind their investments, such as financial returns and social impact. The video also explains the different investment rounds in venture capital and the requirements for angel investors. Overall, it emphasizes the growing market potential in clean tech and sustainable finance.

What is one of the main reasons venture capitalists are interested in sustainable finance?

• To avoid taxes

• To support non-profit organizations

• To make a significant profit

• To gain political influence

Which of the following is a requirement to be an angel investor?

• Owning a business

• Being an accredited investor

• Having a degree in finance

• Being over 50 years old

Why were the requirements for angel investors established in the Securities Act of 1933 and 1934?

• To encourage more people to invest

• To protect inexperienced investors

• To increase government revenue

• To promote international investments

What is a key characteristic of impact investors?

• They seek both financial and social/environmental returns

• They only invest in technology startups

• They invest without any expectations

• They focus solely on financial returns

What percentage of impact investors met or exceeded their expectations according to the data from 2014?

• 91%

• 75%

• 50%

• 100%