One of the requirements for impact investing is "non-financial contributions by investors," and in that respect, VCs are considered ideal for hands-on support and value-add. However, there are concerns about mission drift after an IPO (where a company is unable to achieve social outcomes due to pressure from general investors pursuing short-term profits), so measures such as private growth and continued investment after listing are necessary.
Japan is currently at the forefront of the world in facing the challenges of a super-aging society, and impact investing is expected to help solve these problems. Spreading this successful model around the world will also contribute to solving social issues on a global scale. SDG education began in high schools in 2020, and society is definitely beginning to become more aware of SDGs and ESG. We hope that five to ten years from now, when these people enter the workforce, the world will be even friendlier to society and the environment than it is today.
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