#Announcement 🔊 We are thrilled to announce our latest #investment in Bintix, a groundbreaking waste-tech company revolutionizing #recycling with data-driven solutions. 🚮🌍 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dh2MN4hi Founders Roshan Miranda and Jayanarayan Kulathingal, inspired by their vision for #social and #environmental impact, have transformed #waste into opportunity, benefiting over 40,000 homes across seven #cities and integrating low-value #plastics into recycling chains. 🍃 This #partnership aligns with Upaya’s mission to create #dignified jobs for #sanitation workers while addressing critical challenges in India’s #circular economy. By formalizing roles, #workers are transitioning to #safer, value-added tasks like #data cataloging and experiencing a significant #increase in income, empowering them for a more #sustainable and secure future. 🌿 🌟 Learn more about their #innovative work here: http://bintix.com If you have a #business creating impact, let us know here: https://lnkd.in/dApQVX5M Chakravarthy AB | Ankur Mehta | Naman Jain
Upaya Social Ventures
Non-profit Organizations
Seattle, WA 10,257 followers
Investing in Dignified Jobs for All
About us
Upaya Social Ventures is a nonprofit organization building an inclusive economy by providing investment and support to early-stage businesses creating dignified jobs for people living in the most extreme poverty. Upaya’s award-winning, impact-first model seeks out and supports oft-overlooked companies creating work that is safe, stable, inclusive, and rewarding — generating a transformative impact on families, communities, and economies. Since its founding in 2011, Upaya’s portfolio companies have created over 30,000 dignified jobs across India. Please visit upayasv.org for more information.
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http://www.upayasv.org
External link for Upaya Social Ventures
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, WA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- India, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement, Dignified Jobs, Social Startups, Nonprofit Organization, Early-stage Businesses, Social Impact, Climate Justice, Gender Equality, and Inclusive Economy
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508 Yale Ave N #214
Seattle, WA 98109, US
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91Springboard, 21 George Thangaiah Complex, 80 Feet Road
Bangalore, KA 560038, IN
Employees at Upaya Social Ventures
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𝐃𝐚𝐲 2 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤 2024: 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! The second day of Pollinate Potluck 2024 co-hosted with Indian Institute of Management Bangalore NSRCEL brought even more insights, innovation, and collaboration. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬: 💡 Revenue Strategies for Social Enterprises. Vijaya Balaji from Social Lens shared a candid take: “There’s no magic formula for pricing.” Instead, it’s about balancing cost, time, and relationships to build sustainable revenue streams. 🌍 Innovative Models on the Rise. Christopher Odongo from WYLDE International showcased the SNDBX model—a global, scalable co-working concept integrating services like insurance and ICT to holistically support entrepreneurs. 🏛️ The Power of Government Support. Alok Pandey from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi unpacked how government initiatives like the Atal Incubation Centre are paving the way for self-sustainable incubators. 📲 Going Digital for Greater Impact. May Thin Zar Aung from ONOW revealed how digital transformation during COVID-19 helped them reach underserved women in Myanmar, amplifying their mission and impact. 💼 Corporate Partnerships in Incubation. Shreya Agrawal from NSRCEL shared actionable insights into aligning with corporate CSR funds—highlighting both opportunities and challenges. 💸 Funding Tools for Growth. Vibha Tilwalli Sharma, CA, CFA from Villgro Innovations Foundation emphasized the importance of debt instruments and first-loss guarantees in making enterprises investor-ready. 🌐 Global Perspectives in Funding. Ashish Khetan from Indigram Labs Foundation - TBI, Supported by DST, GoI and Wilfred Njagi from Villgro Africa discussed innovative funding models, including convertible equity and strategic grant deployment, to drive growth and sustainability. 💸Funding Innovation in Social Enterprises Rachna Chandrashekhar from Upaya Social Ventures discussed using recoverable grants and convertible notes for strategic investments in India, driving job creation. They're piloting outcomes-based financing to innovate in sectors like food and agriculture, maximizing impact. 🍲 Culture Meets Collaboration. The day ended on a flavorful note with a cooking class featuring traditional Indian cuisine. Attendees exchanged recipes, stories, and laughter—celebrating the spirit of global collaboration. Stay tuned for more insights as we head into the final day of #PollinatePotluck2024! #impactforgood #communitybuilding #networkingevent #celebratetogether #bangalore #pollinatepotluck2024 #nirmaan2024 #impactenablers #inclusiveinnovation #globalsouth #eso #cocreation #impactincubation Arielle Molino Shami Rao Paul Basil Tess Thuo Ruod Ariete Sophia Calugay-Morita Paul Belknap Wilfred Njagi Solomon Twum Astou Dia Kieu Oanh Pham Kate Cochran Gladys Kivati Purushotham Shivkumar Rini Dutta Jessica Stewart Nachiket Kulkarni Ashish Garde
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Impact investing in South Asia is evolving fast, and I’m looking forward to being part of the conversation at the AVPN South Asia Summit 2024 in Chennai. We’ll be hosting a workshop, “New Paths, Bold Ideas: Elevating Impact through the Fund Lifecycle,” to unpack the challenges faced at every stage of the impact fund journey—from raising capital to sourcing deals, measuring impact, and planning exits. Details: Chennai, India, December 9, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM IST What makes this session special is the chance to collaborate with peers and learn from experienced practitioners. I’ll be facilitating alongside: 1. Gaurav Jain, Principal, Kaizenvest 2. Parag Vaidya, Associate Partner & CFO, KOIS India 3. Shailesh Vickram Singh, Founder & Director, Massive Earth Foundation & Climate Angels Fund 4. Shruti Goel, co-CEO, Upaya Social Ventures 5. Varun M., Partner, Quona Capital Through hands-on discussions and role-playing exercises, we aim to surface real solutions and practical takeaways that can help move the needle for impact investing in our region. If you’re attending, we would love to see you there. Let’s build solutions that matter! You can register for the Summit here: https://bit.ly/4eb5UIo AVPN Ramkumar Venkatramani, CFA, CIPM Lavanya Jayaram Madhura Badkilaya Nivedha Rangarajan Sejal Maheshwari
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I wish there was a way to display more names on this fun badge (I was the mere facilitator), but I want to thank our panelists Shruti Goel of Upaya Social Ventures, Ruth Mensah of VisionFund International, and Rina Soni of Heifer International for sharing their insights today! What an eye-opening panel, spanning lessons from West Africa to India and closing with advice for building trust with local leaders and encouraging funders to take the long view. We are thrilled that these calls to action resonated with so many! Thanks to Elizabeth Stokely Julia Roper #GlobalWA #goalmakers2024 - via #Whova
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✨ Excited to speak at Pollinate Impact Potluck 2024 about how we can leverage data-driven 📊 impact measurement to enhance incubation practices and create meaningful change. At Upaya Social Ventures, we focus on building a dignified economy by supporting early-stage businesses creating dignified jobs 👥 for people living in extreme poverty. I’m looking forward to sharing insights from our journey and learning from the incredible community at the event. 🚨 Seats are filling fast! Register now to secure your place: https://bit.ly/4guVWTZ 🌏 #PollinatePotluck2024 #ImpactIncubation #GlobalSouth #EntrepreneurshipDevelopment💡 #ImpactFunding #ImpactCommunications #DataForImpact #SocialImpact📈 #DataDrivenDecisions #SustainableLivelihoods #DignifiedJobs
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I'm attending the Pollinate Impact Potluck next week! 🍁 It’s a gathering of #incubators and #accelerators from the Global South, coming together to shape the future of impact incubation. It’s where you and your peers will deepen the conversations around achieving better outcomes, charting pathways toward growth and sustainability, measuring your impact in the ecosystem, and more. ☀️ It’s where everyone is equal. ☀️ Everyone has something to share. ☀️ Something to learn! ☀️ It’s where collaboration supersedes competition. ☀️ It’s where we unite as one voice - the voice of the impact incubation industry! It’s a gathering with #intention, where difficult conversations can happen and hard questions can be asked. It’s a space to make real change happen. For my ESO peers, you can still register on the link below. I hope to see you there! 🌻 https://bit.ly/4guVWTZ Arielle Molino | Shami Rao | Ruod Ariete | Sophia Calugay-Morita | Tess Thuo | NSRCEL #Pollinatepotluck2024 | #Nirmaan2024 | #ImpactEnablers | #InclusiveInnovation | #GlobalSouth #ESO
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬? 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. Join us at the Pollinate Potluck, where we'll dive deep into pressing issues for the impact incubation sector through hands-on workshops and interactive sessions: - "Developing Top-Tier Talent": How do we build a pipeline of exceptional talent for our industry? - "Improving Incubation Quality": What are best practices for enhancing incubation services? - "Diversifying Revenue Streams Workshop": Strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. And yes, we’re making it fun ✨ with interactive escape rooms! This is your chance to co-create solutions, exchange strategies, and build lasting connections with peers across the Global South. 📅 December 4–6, 2024 📍 Indian Institute of Management Bangalore 🚨 Seats are filling fast! Register now to secure your place. https://bit.ly/4guVWTZ #impactforgood #communitybuilding #networkingevent #celebratetogether #bangalore #pollinatepotluck2024 #nirmaan2024 #impactenablers #inclusiveinnovation #globalsouth #eso #cocreation #impactincubation Indian Institute of Management Bangalore | NSRCEL
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Thanks 200 Million Artisans for hosting the event. I am very excited to learn from and celebrate our crafts sector.
JOINING THE KULA’ 24 TRIBE! Welcome Ankur Mehta to Kula Conclave 2024! Ankur is a seasoned professional with 16 years of experience spanning private equity, entrepreneurship, and startups. Currently, he serves as Director - Investment and Portfolio at Upaya Social Ventures, driving impactful investments. He has been part of $400M in private equity funds, overseeing the complete deal lifecycle, and successfully scaled his own startup focused on the urban poor across multiple cities. As a chartered accountant and company secretary, Ankur is passionate about marketing, technology, and mentoring entrepreneurs. ANKUR’S VISION FOR KULA Ankur envisions Kula as an ecosystem enabler where startups and founders of craft-led enterprises can access resources, mentorship, and opportunities to grow sustainably. He believes in fostering innovation, connecting ideas with capital, and creating a supportive platform that empowers entrepreneurs to make meaningful impact in the Craft, Manufacturing and Handmade sector JOINING 300+ CHANGEMAKERS AT KULA CONCLAVE - Access finance, networks, and support - Connect with global leaders and become capital-ready - Shape the $1 trillion handmade economy No small talk. Just big ideas. Secure your invite for Kula Conclave 2024: www.kulaconclave.com Connect with Ankur: https://lnkd.in/gY_jFiPi (Kula Conclave, Kula Innovate, Kula Tribe, Goa, Ankur Mehta)
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Looking forward to the 15th Annual GlobalWA Goalmakers Conference, I will be part of the Impact from the Ground Up: Increasing Resilience Through Locally Led Development session. Join us as we dive into current global challenges, examine how organizations are responding, and discuss how we can prepare for the challenges yet to come. Conference info, agenda, registration: www.goalmakers.org #goalmakers2024 #conference2024 #globaldevelopment #nonprofitleadership #professionaldevelopment #dignifiedjobsforall Upaya Social Ventures Elizabeth Stokely Global Washington
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We had an incredible time co-hosting a dynamic, conversational #workshop along with Social Compact on amplifying the 'S' in #ESG with a focus on #dignified jobs! 💼 ⛑️ The session was all about sharing #experiences, exchanging #ideas, and collaboratively exploring ways to drive #meaningful social impact. Grateful for the diverse #perspectives and the meaningful #conversations that emerged! 🙏 ✨ Thank you Laudes Foundation for your support! 🙌 #DignifiedJobsForAll Upaya Social Ventures | Shruti Goel | Aakansha Shenoy | Karan K. | Sonvi A. Khanna | Toral Gala | Aishwarya Banerjee
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Meet the Panelists of the Session, The Green Collar: Future-Proofing Jobs for Tomorrow’s Economy As the global economy shifts towards sustainability, we're entering a green revolution that will redefine industries and reshape the skills landscape. Join us at #SankalpBharat2024 to learn about the emerging "Green Collar" job market and how to prepare for the future of work. Gain insights from industry leaders on the opportunities in green jobs, the role of skilling initiatives, and strategies to build an inclusive workforce. Whether you're an entrepreneur, corporate leader, policymaker, or job seeker, this session will equip you with the tools to navigate the green economy. 📅 Date: November 27, 2024 🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM IST Don’t miss this conversation shaping the future of work and driving a sustainable global economy. 👉 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dD_sN2ru #GreenJobs #FutureOfWork #SustainableDevelopment #GreenEconomy #ImpactInvesting #ClimateAction #WorkforceDevelopment #CircularEconomy #InclusiveGrowth #JustTransition #GreenSkills #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFinance #SocialImpact #EconomicDevelopment #TechForGood #EnvironmentalStewardship #ResponsibleBusiness #CareerGrowth #YouthEmpower