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The Investor Mindset – What They Look For

Sveta April 1, 2025

Key Questions Investors Will Ask You

Timestamp: 1:00:00 – 1:10:00

  • What is your impact? – Which SDGs do you address?
  • How do you measure impact? – The importance of KPIs & measurable outcomes.
  • What is your business model? – How do you make money?
  • Have you already secured funding? – Existing investments build confidence.
  • What are your key milestones? – Investors need clear roadmaps for growth.

 The Role of Impact Measurement & Reporting

Timestamp: 1:10:00 – 1:20:00

  • Why Measuring Impact is Critical – “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.”
  • Defining Impact KPIs – Setting measurable, time-bound goals.
  • Common Mistakes – Confusing outputs (e.g., “we provided training”) with outcomes (e.g., “graduates increased income by 50%”).