ASCo

ASCo (and restructured form 'ALSiSAR Impact') turns 10 | Thanks for the support & love

When we started this journey back on Dec 10, 2008, we never thought we would reach so far in the then nascent sector. There were hindrances and obstacles at each stage but our passion and mission driven approach kept us going.

In this decade-long run of ASCo, we provided varied catalyst services to impact investing, leading global foundations, DFIs and amazing social enterprises across geographies, right from transaction advisory, legal, financial and regulatory work to structuring and social impact assessment, to enable and grow the sector multifield. We did, by far, the largest and most detailed transaction advisory work in Indian subcontinent by any firm in the social impact sector and played a pivotal role in moving the much-needed capital in the sector especially in the early stage entities.

Looking back in time, our decision to focus on impact investing and social enterprise landscape has been worthwhile and now the mainstreaming of the sector gives a compelling and exciting case to further the mission.

And now we seem starting afresh, with renewed vigour and focus but with the same intent of being the catalyst to the Social Impact Sector. This was not possible without the support of varied Impact investors, foundations and social enterprises and our amazing Team. Thank you all !!

It was a privilege to associate with Capri global for their latest strategic initiative to further their social commitment . Capri global Social Impact assessment 2018 was an extensive review covering 5 Indian states that involved ~ 10 team members from ASCo. Results were quite impressive showcasing the depth and reach of their diverse sectoral support, super quick turnaround time that is vital for SMEs, social impact creation and enabling /nurturing entrepreneurship. SME lending is so vital for nation development especially when formal bankers had failed in responding to the need and urgency. Institutions like Capri are a way forward and something to inspire from.

www.capriglobal.in

Good to see Impact guru (IG), India’s no.1 Impact crowdfunding platform raising $2 mn from investors in the latest round in a testimony to their great work. Piyush Jain and his team are not just passionate but are determined to make this endeavour the best in this geography with multifold social impact . They have a smart team that is the best in the segment . The opportunity IG is creating has a immense potential that could be seen with their sizeable fund raise for social causes, visibility they create ... and its only the start !!
We at ASCo were happy to associate with IG in their journey.

ImpactGuru.com has raised series A funding of $2 mn - Times of India India Business News: Chennai: Non-profit crowdfunding platform ImpactGuru.