I am a PhD researcher working on social enterprises and impact investment, with a focus on how organisations maintain their mission and impact as they grow and engage with investors.
At the moment, I am looking to connect with:
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Social entrepreneurs (especially those who have raised or are raising investment)
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Impact investors and funds
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Accelerators, incubators, and support organisations working with mission-driven ventures
My goal is to conduct interviews and better understand how mission alignment evolves across the investment lifecycle.
If you are part of such an organisation, or can point me to relevant contacts, networks, or communities, I would be very grateful.
I am also interested in recommendations for events, communities, or platforms where it is possible to connect with social enterprises and impact investors (e.g., hubs, accelerators, or European networks).
For context, I am already engaging with initiatives like the European Social Enterprise ecosystem and related research efforts such as the European Social Enterprise Monitor, which connects multiple organisations across Europe.
Thank you in advance for any suggestions or connections.
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Elizaveta Petrovskaia
University of Iceland
Reykjavik
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