Leveraging Data in Impact Investing: A Comparison with Data-Driven VC Processes

In this Medium article, author Mustafa Torun explores the use of data in impact investing and draws comparison with data-driven venture capital (VC) processes. Torun mentions the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) writing, “It’s worth mentioning that some studies, such as the Annual Survey by the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), have indicated that a significant portion of impact investors achieve market-rate returns or better. This suggests that while impact may be the priority, it does not necessitate accepting lower returns.”