FAQs

Is there a cost for membership?

No.

How will impact be measured?

Impact will be measured in three primary ways:

• Connections and investments made as a result of the portal will be tallied.
• The consortium asks that those seeking capital report back on capital raised per project to be reported as an aggregate community total.
• Downstream activity by those seeking capital will be measured against the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The foundation will also make an effort to gather metrics such as investment returns, job creation, new patents, carbon sequestration and other impacts.

What level of due diligence is conducted on investors and investment opportunities?

The portal is for information and networking purposes only, and due diligence is not conducted by the consortium partners.

Offline due diligence is the responsibility of investors and those seeking capital after their connection in the portal has been made.

Content presented in the portal does not indicate an endorsement by the consortium. The consortium makes no guarantee of performance by investors or those seeking capital.

Please review our privacy policy and terms and conditions for more information.

Why is the consortium hosting this portal?

Impact Cleveland is a critical tool to invite the world to participate in our effort to create positive systemic change through impact investing in our community.

Why is the consortium committed to impact investing?

Impact investing helps generate positive social and environmental benefits along with delivering a financial return. As such, impact investments are precisely the form of economic development the consortium desires to bring about in the community.

Why should I join Impact Cleveland?

The portal helps those seeking capital gain a web presence and wider exposure to potential investors through a company profile and the opportunity to list multiple investment opportunities.

What is the criteria to join seeking capital?

Those seeking capital must put forward at least one impact investment in Cuyahoga, Lake, Summit or Geauga counties in Ohio or close proximity to these counties. A fund with an office in these counties would also qualify.

What are the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

The Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 global goals set by the UN General Assembly in 2015 for the year 2030.

• No Poverty
• Zero Hunger
• Good Health and Well-being
• Quality Education
• Gender Equality
• Clean Water and Sanitation
• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Reduced Inequalities
• Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Responsible Consumption and Production
• Climate Action
• Life Below Water
• Life on Land
• Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Partnerships for the Goals

Will my information be shared?

Company profiles and investment opportunities are completely public – that’s the whole idea! Your contact information is not available unless an investor creates a profile, logs in and reaches out to you. Please review our privacy policy and terms and conditions for more information. [Embed links]

Who reviews company pages and investment opportunities for those seeking capital?

The consortium finance team reviews submitted company profiles and investment opportunities against our minimum criteria for inclusion. (See above.)

Is there a guarantee that my opportunity will be funded?

No.