Newsletter | Who Holds Capital, Holds Responsibility – Why VCs are Choosing B Corp


Who Holds Capital, Holds Responsibility – Why VCs are Choosing B Corp
ISSUE 16 From moving money to shaping society’s future

🌱 Our latest Newsletter explores Why B Corp Matters for Venture Capital.
As venture capital faces growing scrutiny – from DEI to compliance and global trust – the question is shifting: not only how we evaluate startups, but how we ourselves are evaluated by society. This piece examines what it means when VCs adopt B Corp certification, drawing lessons from AENU in Germany and Eka Ventures in the UK.

🎯 Highlights from the article

  • The rise of VCs seeking B Corp certification
  • How AENU embeds systemic impact in daily practice
  • Eka Ventures’ focus on Shared Value as an investment principle
  • Research evidence linking B Corp to trust, legitimacy, and growth
  • Implications for Japanese venture capital and global competitiveness

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