Artha Impact (Rianta Capital)

We are elated to announce a new collaboration with UPES, Dehradun - #1 Private University in Academic Reputation In India, as per QS World University Rankings, 2025. With NIRF Rank 46 & NAAC-A accreditation, UPES brings unparalleled academic prowess and towering repute to Virohan’s unique Plug-&-Play Blended-Learning pedagogy. This collaboration aims to develop healthcare professionals who are industry-ready from day one. The partnership was formally celebrated with an MOU signing ceremony, where key representatives came together to mark this milestone. Congratulations to Rām Sharma, PhD - Vice Chancellor, UPES; Manish Madaan - Registrar, UPES; along with Virohan’s Partnership & Alliances team Rashmi Jha & Naman Mittal. We would like to specially thank Bharat Kharbanda - Chief Business Officer - GUS Global Services; Robinh Sharma - Director of Product Management, GUS Global Services; and Jatin Rawal - Senior Director, Legal, GUS Global Services - for their unwavering support. Together, we are committed to building new-age allied health programs that equips students to thrive in the healthcare industry and make meaningful impact.

What does the future of handmade look like? 🌍✨ From December 2–4, 2024, 200 Million Artisans will host the 2nd edition of Kula Conclave at Goa’s iconic Kala Academy! This year’s theme, Innovation Futures for Climate and Inclusion, sets the stage for groundbreaking discussions on inclusive capital, climate action, dignified employment, and future-ready innovation for India’s Creative Manufacturing and Handmade (CMH) sector. A highlight of the event is Kula Innovate, a bold initiative to bridge the R&D gap impacting 80% of craft-led enterprises. Since its launch in August 2024, it has unlocked $160,000 in strategic support and attracted 175 applications from across the country! With over 250+ changemakers, 120+ craft enterprises, and a stellar lineup of thought leaders—including Audrey Selian (Artha Impact), Anita Dongre (Anita Dongre Label), Aditya Gupta (The Rug Republic), and many more—this invite-only event is uniting diverse communities to shape the future of handmade. Excited about co-creating innovation futures for crafts and climate? 🌱 Learn more and request your invite here: https://lnkd.in/dhbv6gCW #KulaConclave2024 #FutureOfHandmade #ImpactInvesting #CreativeEconomy #InnovationForInclusion Claudius Gutemann Deborah Keller

Simply buying into 'green' companies isn't enough to drive real change. The true impact comes from how your capital enables companies to grow or improves practices in less sustainable industries. The Investor’s Guide to Impact shows how to focus on investor-driven impact mechanisms—like supporting growth in underserved markets or driving policy change through public coalitions. Designed for both private investors and institutional fund managers, this guide reveals the strategies that can genuinely move the needle. Make your portfolio a force for good. Read the guide and discover strategies for making every dollar drive measurable, meaningful impact. Found the guide helpful? Share it with your network and help turn ripples into waves. 🌊 #Sustainability #SustinableFinance #SustainableInvesting #ImpactInvesting

May the glow of diyas, the sparkle of crackers, and the sweetness of gujiyas brighten your celebrations. Happy Diwali from all of us at Artha Impact (Rianta Capital)! Audrey Selian Deborah Keller Claudius Gutemann Tatiana Schenker

📢 Join us tomorrow for an insightful virtual IFB session! We’re thrilled to welcome 200 Million Artisans as they share key findings from their groundbreaking research, Business of Handmade, 2nd Edition: Financing a Handmade Revolution. This study, supported by the Catalytic Capital Consortium, maps the financing needs of 516 enterprises in India’s creative manufacturing and handmade sector, revealing a unique opportunity for impact-first investors to drive meaningful change in India’s cultural economy. 🌍 Why attend? Discover how catalytic capital can fuel growth in India’s handmade sector, creating dignified jobs, fostering gender inclusion, and supporting sustainable practices. 📅 Date: Tomorrow, October 29, 2024! 📍 Where: Online via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/dd3Bv-VQ Don’t miss out on this powerful discussion. See you there! #ImpactForBreakfast #ImpactInvesting #CatalyticCapital #CulturalEconomy #HandmadeRevolution

We’re thrilled to host our next Impact for Breakfast session in partnership with elea in Zürich on October 22! Join us for an inspiring discussion on "Revolutionizing Education & Employment for Disadvantaged Youth: Insights from Three Pioneering Ventures." Spaces are limited, so reach out to secure your spot! #ImpactInvesting #Education #YouthEmployment #SocialImpact #IFB

We are excited to announce our upcoming event, "Impact Investing in Action" at the The Junior League of Houston, Inc. Join us for a three course dinner and an engaging session with distinguished speakers who have made significant strides in fields such as agriculture, healthcare, and education. This event will provide a unique platform for networking, learning, and fostering new collaborations aimed at creating sustainable impact. Featured speakers include Sunil Pangarkar, Audrey Selian, Maggie Flanagan, and George Thomas. 🎫 Registration is required We hope to see you there! 🤞

Exciting news for all innovative entrepreneurs! Artha Impact (Rianta Capital) is proud to be among the first supporters of the Kula Conclave Challenge. Don’t miss your chance to participate and compete for one of the monetary prizes!

We’re excited to announce that Artha Impact (Rianta Capital) is joining Kula Conclave 2024 as a Vision Partner! An initiative of Rianta Capital Zurich, Artha Impact aims to accelerate capital flow to sustainable enterprises operating at the base of the pyramid (BoP) in India. The Artha Impact Platform is an online community dedicated to building relationships between the impact investor community, social entrepreneurs, and in-country capacity-building intermediaries and support organisations operating in India. Together with the team at Artha Impact, our team at 200 Million Artisans is excited to catalyse craft-led innovation,  unlock inclusive capital and build a networked ecosystem for India’s Creative Manufacturing and Handmade ecosystem and its many enterprises. SUPPORTING KULA CONCLAVE 2024 Kula Conclave is a first-of-its-kind, invite-only networking forum that facilitates a dialogue between investors, industry leaders and passionate innovators building future-ready solutions across India’s craft-based value chains. With Artha Impact’s support, our team at 200M aims to bring 300+ changemakers into the room with the goal of empowering craft-led businesses with the right resources, the right support, and the right capital to scale and shape the future of a $1 trillion handmade economy.  COMMITTING SUPPORT FOR THE FUTURE OF CRAFT-LED INNOVATION Artha Impact will also support three craft-led enterprises with cash awards as part of our recently launched innovation challenge - Kula Innovate to catalyse and support promising new ideas led by craft-led enterprises and startups. Additionally, enterprises will gain global visibility and access to future impact investment opportunities through the Artha Impact Platform’s investor network. THANK YOU AND WELCOME TO THE KULA TRIBE! Welcome to the Kula Tribe, Artha Impact (Rianta Capital) - we cannot wait to build the future of handmade together with your team. Audrey Selian | Deborah Keller | Tatiana Schenker WANT TO JOIN US AT KULA CONCLAVE? Express your interest now: www.kulaconclave.com #KulaConclave24 Can't wait to see you there!

We at Artha Impact are incredibly proud to be supporting Kula Conclave 2024, a first-of-its-kind networking forum that fosters dialogue between investors, industry leaders, and passionate innovators who are building future-ready solutions across India’s craft-based value chains. Together with 200 Million Artisans, we are excited to catalyse craft-led innovation, unlock inclusive capital, and strengthen the ecosystem for India’s Creative Manufacturing and Handmade sector. Through our joint efforts, we aim to empower craft-led businesses with the resources, support, and capital they need to scale and shape the future of this $1 trillion economy. We’re also thrilled to support three craft-led enterprises through Kula Innovate, providing cash awards to fuel promising new ideas and global visibility through our Artha Impact Platform's investor network.