Why We Are Launching An Angel Network

At Impact Engine, we believe that some of the most talented entrepreneurs today are launching companies that combine the potential for financial return with social impact. Since our founding in 2012, we have supported impact entrepreneurs through an ever-growing network of mentors and investors who were inspired by these entrepreneurs and committed to helping them launch their businesses successfully. Over the past three years, these companies have shown that profit and purpose can go hand in hand, and they have in turn helped us to demonstrate the power and potential of impact investing.

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Demand for sustainably produced local food is rising fast: Organic food sales in the U.S. grew from $1 billion in 1990 to more than $39 billion in 2014, and local food is the hottest segment in the food industry. But supply has not kept pace. Large buyers, including supermarkets, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and other institutions are increasingly demanding sustainable local food.

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One of the great and distinguishing features of 1871 is that we’re one of only nine North American Google for Entrepreneurs hubs. What this means is that we have a special and ongoing relationship with Google that creates all sorts of opportunities for our members throughout the year. One of the key aspects of this relationship is Google Demo Day, in which each hub sends one company to Palo Alto to pitch several hundred investors and compete against startups from around the nation.

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1871 Says: This post is part of the Entrepreneurial Education Series, which brings together successful, influential entrepreneurs and investors to teach entrepreneurs everything they need to know about early-stage investment through events, articles, videos, and more. If you are interested in learning more about raising a round, save the date for “Early Stage Investment 101” on June 17.

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