Oltre Venture: The Impact Revolution (A)
This case describes the start-up and early operation of a novel impact investing firm in Italy: Oltre Venture. Oltre Venture, which defines itself as a "social venture capital" firm, had been among the pioneers of impact investing in Europe, investing 8 million in its first fund, and raising 29 million for its second one. Founded by professionals with many years of corporate and private equity experience, Oltre Venture had developed a unique hands-on approach to impact investing, with a clear investment thesis focused on health, education, agriculture, food, housing, and an attention to less developed regions in Italy.The A case describes the history of the fund, provides biographical information on the founders and the management team, and outlines Oltre's operating model. Having successfully managed one fund, and raised a second one, by 2017 Oltre faces two challenges. The first was divesting the investments in the first fund, while ensuring that the companies they exited would continue producing positive social impact. The second was to invest the second fund. The A case offers information on two potential deals the investment committee would have to decide on: Hydro Food and Home Sweet Home. Hydro Food aimed to build high-tech hydroponic greenhouses to produce fruits and vegetables and sell them to large retailers. Home Sweet Home provided a platform to manage short-term rental apartments. Which one of these projects better fits Oltre's investment criteria and its mission? Which ones should they invest in? This challenge provides an opportunity to reflect on how the investment and impact thesis shapes the investment process. The B case provides an excerpt from the investment committee meeting where these two investments were discussed, and the dialogue among the partners offers an opportunity to appreciate how, through each investment decision, the firm advanced and clarified its own investment thesis.
【書誌情報】
ページ数:21ページ
サイズ:A4
商品番号:HBSP-IES730
発行日:2018/9/3
登録日:2019/12/10