SecondMuse Capital

Indonesia is at the epicenter of the global plastic pollution crisis. If you’re heading to Busan for INC-5, join us on November 24 for a side event on policy developments and innovative financing solutions that aim to help Indonesia and other emerging markets tackle plastic waste. Alongside our very own Simon Baldwin we are excited to welcome the following speakers: 🌱 Rofi Alhanif, Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs 🌱 Bunga Karnisa Goib, Indonesia National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) Project and Community Coordinator, World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia 🌱 Roger Joseph (Rocky) Guzman, International Governance, Legal and Policy Specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB) 🌱 Adijoyo Prakoso, Cofounder, Duitin Indonesia 🌱 Stefanie Beitien, Managing Director, PCX Solutions 🌱 Sebastian DiGrande, CEO, PCX To register for this side event, click here: https://lnkd.in/gx7BcgNq #INC5 #EndPlasticPollution #CircularEconomy #EPR #GlobalTreaty #InnovativeFinance #ASEAN

✨ What a way to kick off our inaugural Fireside Chat series! We had the privilege of partnering with Illumen Capital to welcome Daryn Dodson, Managing Director of Illumen, for an inspiring and thought-provoking session. Drawing from his 20+ years of expertise in Addressing Racial Equity and Bias in Asset Management, Daryn led an unfiltered, off-the-record conversation filled with actionable insights and transformative ideas. Here are just three of the many gems from our discussion: 🔓 Unlocking Value Through Diversity: Daryn shared how increasing diversity among fund managers and entrepreneurs unveils untapped opportunities, sparking innovation and delivering exceptional financial performance. 💡 Awareness as a Catalyst for Growth: By recognizing the influence of unconscious biases, investors can make more informed, impactful decisions. Daryn showed how greater awareness translates into better outcomes—for businesses and society alike. 💭 Advancing Equity with Bias Training: Proactive bias training within the financial sector is a game changer. Daryn demonstrated how addressing biases head-on promotes a more inclusive, equitable, and profitable investment landscape. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! Your energy and engagement made this session unforgettable. We’re already looking ahead to 2025, where we’ll dive even deeper into conversations about building a more just and resilient economy. Subscribe to our newsletter (www.secondmusecapital.com) to be the first to hear about upcoming Fireside Chats. #impactinvesting #racialequity #inclusiveeconomy #SecondMuseCapital

Exciting Milestone for the Future Economy Lab! After months of groundwork and collaboration with three MSMEs in Indonesia, SecondMuse Capital is thrilled to announce a new partnership with PCX and PCX Solutions on the Plastic Recovery Catalyst Program. This initiative builds on the Future Economy Lab’s ongoing work to drive impactful change in the recycling and waste management sector across Asia. Through this program, we aim to scale Indonesia’s recycling sector by providing technical assistance and a unique mix of zero-interest loans and plastic credits to support MSMEs in plastic waste management and recycling. This partnership represents a critical step forward in our mission to build sustainable, gender-smart climate solutions in the region. Heading to Busan for INC 5? Join us there for a discussion on the global plastic pollution crisis, where we’ll be sharing more about this new initiative. Click this registration link for more info! https://bit.ly/4fEZuBL Simon Baldwin Natalia Arjomand Sebastian DiGrande Stefanie Beitien Nanette Medved-Po #PlasticRecovery #PlasticCredits #SMEs #CircularEconomy #Indonesia #Recycling #WasteManagement

At the Future Economy Lab, we believe in designing with communities, not just for them. Our partner, Maheen Kaleem from Grantmakers for Girls of Color, is supporting the Future Economy Lab with leading the charge to reshape what power looks like by uplifting the analyses and perspectives of girls and gender expansive youth of Color to make decisions about how capital flows to their communities. Together, we’re illuminating a future shaped by their collective vision: "An abundant future is where we are consistently thriving in a tranquil world, surrounded by a sustainable society built on communal love reimagined, inclusive of all of us and our cultures." When we invest in this vision, we unlock its immense potential to reshape entire sectors and communities. We know the journey ahead won’t be easy, but the impact will be transformative. Interested in learning more or getting involved? Reach out today!

SecondMuse Capital is launching an $8M Revolving Fund to support gender-smart businesses in South and Southeast Asia’s waste management and recycling sectors. Offering zero-interest loans from $150,000 to $500,000, this fund tackles plastic pollution while driving gender-inclusive innovation. Interested in joining us to create lasting climate impact? Reach out at asiapacific@secondmuse.com. Learn more about the Revolving Fund below and read more here: https://lnkd.in/edXWxitc Connect with: Natalia Arjomand Simon Baldwin Laura Benns or Nicholas Kolesch Supported by Visa Foundation | SecondMuse Foundation

In a world where traditional funding sources often fall short, innovative financing solutions are crucial for tackling climate change. Join Sherrell Dorsey as she sits down with Natalia Arjomand to explore creative finance models designed to enhance climate resiliency globally. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into how we can collaboratively drive impactful change through innovative funding approaches! RSVP Today: https://lnkd.in/ej5ngnuN

Exciting times during UN General Assembly Week! We are thrilled to have partnered with World YMCA and Generation Unlimited to explore new ways to finance youth employment. A huge thank you to World YMCA for hosting us at the West Side YMCA and creating a space for such impactful conversations. We also want to extend our gratitude to our partners at Generation Unlimited and Rethink Education for sharing their insights and inspiring us all. Stay tuned as we’ll be sharing more details about the event soon! Together, we’re redefining how we invest in the future of work for young people. #YouthEmployment #ImpactInvesting #LearningToEarning

Recently, our CEO, Todd Khozein, participated in an insightful discussion at the Victoria Forum Blue Economy Roundtable. Joined by distinguished panelists, including Jason Goldsworthy, Kate Moran and moderated by Andrew Weaver, Todd shared recommendations on how we can accelerate the sector, underlining the role of innovative financing and community-building. Learn more about our past work supporting innovative marine ecosystems and coastal communities here: https://lnkd.in/gvwVvm7m

We’re thrilled to be featured in ImpactAlpha for one of our latest initiatives: the debut of our $8 million fund dedicated to supporting South and Southeast Asian recycling processors. This evergreen fund with a 'plastic credit' twist is a step forward in addressing the challenges faced by gender-smart, climate focused, small and medium sized enterprises in the region. Check out the full article to learn more about how this fund will drive impactful change and support the vital work of waste management and recyclers. #SecondMuseCapital #SecondMuse #FutureEconomyLab #gendersmart #southeastasia #climate #renewable #enterprise #venture

Since 2022, SecondMuse Capital has partnered with Small Biz Silver Lining, with support from Wells Fargo, to tackle a crucial challenge faced by small business owners—access to property ownership. Through intensive working sessions with small business owners around the world, financial institutions, and stakeholders with varying experiences in mortgage products and property ownership, we've co-designed a one of a kind collective property ownership model. This model is unique: it puts the needs of small business owners first while remaining attractive to investors. With the official handoff complete, Silver Lining is set to pilot this innovative model with at least 10 properties. We're excited to see the positive impact this will have on small businesses, providing them with new opportunities for growth and stability. Check out Carissa Reiniger, Silver Lining's Founder and CEO, share a bit about her experience with the lab and what's next! #SmallBusiness #EconomicDevelopment #PropertyOwnership #FutureEconomyLab #SilverLining #SecondMuseCapital #Capital #venture #finance #SecondMuse