Upaya Social Ventures

#13YearsOfUpaya 💫 From our first #investment in 2011 to the creation of over 42,000 dignified #jobs today, the last 13 years of Upaya have been fueled by the unwavering #support of our friends and donors, the #innovations of many social entrepreneurs, and the unyielding #resilience of our global team. ⭐ As we celebrate this #milestone and look forward to a new chapter at Upaya, we feel deeply #humbled by how far we've come in our journey of investing in #dignified jobs for all. 🌸 Thank you to everyone who support us in our #mission and believe in the transformative #power of dignified jobs! 💛 Swipe ➡️ till the end for a sweet surprise! Kate Cochran | Chakravarthy AB | Shruti Goel | Ankur Mehta | Heather Targosz | Amit Choudhary | Rachna Chandrashekhar | Anshini Lakhiani | Madlin D'silva | Aakansha Shenoy | Aditi Das | Naman Jain | Sneh Bhardwaj | Erin Purcell | Richard Wardell | Sachi Shenoy | Steve Schwartz | Sriram Gutta

Beyond funding, what else do SGBs need to thrive in the circular economy? 🤔 Join us at ANDE's 2024 Global Annual Conference, Unlocking Big Ideas for Small Business, in Bangkok for a workshop about purposeful collaborations that unlock impact at scale. ♻️ “Beyond the Dollar: Building Thriving Circular Economies for SGBs” ♻️ led by Shruti Goel of Upaya Social Ventures and Lakshmi Poti of Laudes Foundation Register now! https://ow.ly/MvMI50SEuHv #ANDE2024 #BigIdeasSmallBusiness #CircularEconomy #SGBs #Sustainability #Collaboration

#PortfolioSpotlight We're thrilled to announce that our portfolio partner, Green Worms, has secured #funding from Rainmatter by Zerodha. 🎉 This #investment underscores the significant #impact Green Worms is making in the #circulareconomy space and their #commitment to improving the livelihoods of #sanitationworkers in Kerala through safety, dignity, and fair wages. ♻ Jabir Karat | Akshay Gunteti

Seattle's unique ecosystem combines technical expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and a collaborative spirit. From AI to cleantech, digital health to maritime innovation, the city's diverse economy nurtures startups across a wide range of industries. We've compiled a list of Seattle's top incubator and accelerator programs, each playing a vital role in nurturing early-stage startups and driving innovation. Check out our picks: https://lnkd.in/dxjazhCH Fledge Graham & Walker Pioneer Square Labs Techstars UW Foster School of Business Washington Maritime Blue CoMotion at University of Washington Upaya Social Ventures Startup Haven Pivotal Ventures Madrona Venture Labs IntuitiveX #seattle #seattlestartups #entrepreneurship #accelerators #startupincubators #tech #innovation

#PortfolioSpotlight Congratulations to our portfolio company, Sirohi for securing an #investment from IIMA Ventures. 🎉 This funding is a testimony to their dedicated #commitment to providing premium Indian #handicrafts to a global audience. It will significantly support their team #expansion, empowering more #artisans in India. Gauri Malik

#MeasuringWhatMatters 💫 Our #portfolio partners create dignified jobs that provide fair and predictable #income to people living in poverty. These jobs go a long way in building financial #resilience for jobholders and breaking the cycle of #poverty. 🌱 📝 Over the years, we have #surveyed 3300 jobholders from our portfolio companies to understand the #impact of a dignified job on their lives. ⬇ Swipe to learn more about the financial resilience of #jobholders in our portfolio! 📩 Drop a #comment below if you’d like to share your key #takeaways or explore potential #partnerships with us. We’d love to hear from you!

👉 Our June Issue Campaign has just been released! This month we deep dive into how our members are addressing #SDG1 “No Poverty” and #SDG8 “Decent Work and Economic Growth,” with a specific eye on how members are leveraging new technologies (such as AI), digital skills development, closing the gender work gap, and creating new opportunities in this ever-changing landscape of technological change. The very first Sustainable Development Goal is “No Poverty.” It’s so important that SDG 8 further expands to cover “Decent Work and Economic Growth"—key factors in pulling people out of poverty. Decent work is the cornerstone of a thriving society, ensuring dignity, security, and fulfillment for individuals, while driving economic prosperity. In the rapidly evolving landscape of the future of work, digital skills are becoming increasingly crucial to stay competitive and adaptable. They unlock new opportunities all over the world and enable access to remote work and flexible employment, promoting inclusivity and work-life balance. By investing in digital skills development, GlobalWA members are fostering sustainable growth and resilience in the face of technological change. Read more about the issue and the solutions our members are employing: https://lnkd.in/gY-Yn_t2 FEATURED: S M Sehgal Foundation | Sukarya NGO | Global Partnerships | Amplio Network | Mercy Corps | Global Communities | Ashesi University Foundation | Welcome Ideas | The Hunger Project | Grow Further | Future of Fish | Spreeha Foundation | Awamaki | Upaya Social Ventures GOALMAKER SPOTLIGHT: Ama Akuamoah, Director of Market Engagement, Digital Innovation Group, Opportunity International ORGANIZATION PROFILE: Microsoft Philanthropies Also included: - Latest member #jobs - Community events - Member guest blogs on Decent Work And more! Didn't receive it in your inbox? Subscribe today: https://lnkd.in/gPF296Pg #decentwork #nopoverty #economicgrowth #futureofwork #digitalinclusion #lmics #economicdevelopment #nonprofitjobs #globaldevelopmentjobs

This #quarterly post comes with some bittersweet news. Our beloved CEO, Kate Cochran is passing the torch, and we’re welcoming the wonderful Chakravarthy AB and Shruti Goel as our new Co-CEOs. ✨ Dive into our #newsletter to meet our new leadership team, catch the latest updates, and much more! 💌 🔗 Follow the link to read more and don't forget to #subscribe to keep receiving the latest news from Upaya: https://lnkd.in/dbasZAjf

#Announcement 📣 After leading Upaya through incredible #growth and impact since 2016, our current CEO Kate Cochran will be stepping down from her post on August 1st. She will be #succeeded by Chakravarthy AB and Shruti Goel, who will take on the roles of Co-CEOs. ✨ 📌 You can read more about the #leadershiptransition here: https://lnkd.in/dfq-kx-K Kate's passion to fight #poverty by investing in impact-first businesses has been transformative for Upaya, creating thousands of #dignified jobs in India. 🌱 We are thrilled to welcome Chakra and Shruti who bring a wealth of experience and a #shared commitment to Upaya’s mission as they step into their new roles as Co-CEOs. ⚡ Join us in #celebrating this new chapter at Upaya and the continued #journey towards creating dignified jobs for all! 🎉

🌟 Investor Showcase Alert! 🌟 The #DignifiedJobsAccelerator is hosting a Virtual Showcase, where you'll have the extraordinary chance to hear from #innovative startups from our #alliedsectors of agriculture cohort 2024. 🚀 Don't miss this #opportunity to learn more and engage with our cohort #founders from the seaweed, fisheries, honey, mushrooms, and hemp industry! 🌾 🔗 Sign up here to get an exclusive invite to the showcase: https://lnkd.in/dHXqGyx6 🗓 Date: 10th July, 2024 ⏳ Time: 5-7 PM IST Powered by Upaya Social Ventures and in partnership with Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru, the 2024 #accelerator program focused on equipping social #entrepreneurs in the allied sectors with the #knowledge and #network needed to grow their #business. 💫