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Proof of Impact Raises $6 Million in Pre-Series A Funding

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2, 2022 — Proof (Formerly Proof of Impact), a next-generation platform for ESG and impact data intelligence, announced today a $6 million raise in Pre-Series A funding. Rakuten Capital led the round with first-time participation from a global suite of investors including Franklin Templeton Blockchain Fund, Five T,

Double Materiality Benchmarking: Beyond ESG Ratings

Ratings are a ubiquitous part of the Information Age. Need to figure out where to go to dinner? You can use Google Reviews. Need to buy a car? You can check Consumer Reports. Need to find a doctor? You can use HealthGrades. Ratings are designed to distill large amounts of

4 Steps to an Effective ESG+I Materiality Assessment

Materiality assessments are increasingly being utilized to gather stakeholder input to assess which social and environmental issues the organization should focus on addressing. Materiality assessments allow an organization to engage its community, ultimately establishing a data-driven foundation for its ESG+I measurement program. What is Materiality Assessment? A materiality assessment

How CFOs Can Use Impact Performance Data to Create Financial Returns

ESG and impact data can completely transform how companies raise capital, attract new revenue streams, build customer loyalty, and create a more sustainable business. In fact, a recent report from Accenture/WEF shows that companies that embed effective environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into their operations generate more than

This Week in Startups - Proof CEO Fleur Heyns on meaningful metrics for measuring environmental impact

"Our entire north star is to direct capital to companies that matter, they matter because they do the right thing and they do it very, very, well." -Fleur Hynes CEO Proof. Proofs CEO Fleur Hynes had the pleasure of speaking with This Week in Startups Molly Wood on

Impact Insights: How One SME Lender Used Impact Data to Secure Big Funding

Impact Insights: How One SME Lender Used Impact Data to Secure Big Funding

At Proof, we work with some of the world’s most innovative changemakers to help them quantify their impact and showcase it to the world. Retail Capital, a South African small business funding pioneer, is one such changemaker. Established in 2011 following an inspiring dinner conversation, Retail Capital has grown

Earth Day Panel - JUSTLY Joins Industry Thought Leaders to Discuss ESG and Impact Investing

To mark the occasion of Earth Day, JUSTLY’s Aruna Inalsingh joined a distinguished panel of guests that included Ideanomics CEO Alf Poor, Andy Behar, CEO of As You Sow, and Evan Vahouny, Chief Impact Officer at Proof of Impact, on the Uncaged Show. The panel discussed the evolving dynamics