SecondMuse Capital

The best ideas don’t happen in isolation—they emerge when people come together. This week, just outside of Montreal 🇨🇦 our SecondMuse Capital team gathered in person to step away from the day-to-day and focus on what’s ahead. Through deep conversations, shared meals, and moments of reflection—plus a few firsts, like walking across a frozen lake and a friendly bake off competition—we’re strengthening the foundation that allows us to do this work: investing in relationships, trust, and the future economy everyone deserves. As we wrap up, we’re energized for what’s to come in 2025. Onward. If you’re thinking about the future economy and how capital can drive real change, we’d love to be in conversation: https://buff.ly/40SUGEt #FutureEconomy #ImpactInvesting #TeamRetreat

Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution in Asia Imagine a world where plastic pollution is a distant memory... 🌊 That future is closer than you think. SecondMuse Capital's Future Economy Lab is pioneering a new approach to tackling the plastic crisis in Asia, enabling women entrepreneurs to lead the charge. Here’s how our work with Visa Foundation developed an innovative revolving-type debt fund that is helping to support gender-climate businesses across the region: - Zero-interest loans for waste management and recycling MSMEs: Providing accessible capital to scale gender-smart waste management and recycling businesses ♻️ - Technical assistance and training: Enabling women entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge to succeed 💪 - Plastic credit integration: Creating a self-sustaining fund that amplifies impact and generates additional income streams 🌱 Learn more about our work in Asia and how it's transforming lives and protecting our planet in our latest case study https://buff.ly/40SUGEt. #sustainableinvestment #impactinvesting #wastemanagement

Celebrating 5 Years of the Future Economy Lab (FEL): Scaling Innovation and Capital for a Thriving Economy. 🎉 Five years ago, we embarked on an experiment: Could we collaboratively design financial mechanisms to build a more inclusive and resilient world? We envisioned bringing diverse stakeholders together to reimagine the future of their economies. With the support of our inaugural partners – The McConnell Foundation, Maison de l'innovation sociale, and Real Ventures – we brought this vision to life. From in-person workshops to navigating a global pandemic, the journey has been dynamic. We believe capital flows are key to transformative change. That's why we expanded our network, inviting strategic thinkers and changemakers to explore how finance can support a better future. Over the past five years, the Future Economy Lab has: 💥 Worked on topics across climate, education, health, housing and property ownership, collective ownership, and more! 💥 Engaged over 500 participants 💥 Across 10 labs 💥 Spanning regions from the US and Canada to South and Southeast Asia. These numbers represent more than just statistics; they represent the collective effort of a global community committed to positive systems change – the entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem builders who are actively shaping the future economy. We thank everyone who has been part of this journey. Your passion, dedication, and belief in our mission have been essential to our success. Here is a photo of our first in person kickoff in 2020! The future economy is being built now. And we're just getting started. Ready to join the movement? 🌏 Explore our work and impact at secondmusecapital.com #FutureEconomy #ImpactInvesting #SocialEnterprise #5YearAnniversary

The future economy isn't on the horizon—it's already here. The world is transforming at an unprecedented pace, bringing with it a wave of incredible opportunities for those prepared to seize them. But to truly thrive in this dynamic landscape, founders, investors, and ecosystem builders need to adopt a new mindset and a fresh approach. Gone are the days when financial returns were the sole measure of success. Today, impact, diversity, and collaboration are the driving forces shaping the future economy. This calls for a fundamental shift in how we finance and build businesses, support innovation, and foster growth. Here are 6 core ideas to guide you through the exciting terrain of the future economy in 2025 and beyond: 💡 Impact Investing Takes Center Stage Investing isn't just about profit anymore. It's about building a better world. Impact investing, which seeks to generate both financial returns and positive social and environmental impact, is becoming the new norm. 💡 Diversity Fuels Innovation Diversity isn't just a buzzword; it's a key driver of innovation. Companies with diverse leadership teams and inclusive cultures are better equipped to understand and address the complex challenges of the future. 💡 Collaboration is King The future economy is a team sport. Collaboration across sectors, industries, and communities is essential for creating solutions that benefit everyone. 💡 Early-Stage Support is Crucial Startups and entrepreneurs are the engines of the future economy. Providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed is critical for driving innovation and growth. 💡 Ecosystems Matter Thriving businesses don't exist in a vacuum. Investing in the health and vibrancy of entrepreneurial ecosystems creates fertile ground for innovation to flourish. 💡 Embrace a Long-Term Vision Building a sustainable and equitable future requires a long-term perspective. We need to move beyond short-term gains and focus on creating lasting value for generations to come. This is just the beginning. In the coming weeks, we'll delve deeper into each of these core ideas, exploring how they can be put into practice to shape a future economy that works for everyone, and how you can join in. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated: secondmusecapital.com #socialfinance #responsibleinvesting #impactinvesting #blendedfinance

Our Managing Director, Todd Khozein, alongside our colleagues at SecondMuse, Jeremy Kamo and Anne Dodge will be at #Davos2025 this week. Will you be there? Comment on the post below to connect with our team in person! #WEF #impactinvesting

✨ Season's Greetings from SecondMuse Capital! ✨ We're proud of the collaborations we've built this year as we work towards a more sustainable and equitable future. From addressing waste management in Asia-Pacific to supporting youth employment across multiple continents, our efforts are driven by the power of partnership. Join our journey in 2025 as we continue to build more inclusive and resilient economies together. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.secondmusecapital.com for updates on exciting new initiatives and opportunities to collaborate. #happyholidays #impactinvesting #happynewyear

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!