What do start-ups expect from venture capital funds when it comes to ESG?

Sep 15, 2022

Start-ups should embed ESG principles into corporate strategies. Image: Pexels.

Shrinal Sheth

Project Lead, Financial Innovation, World Economic Forum

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Start-up founders are increasingly looking for ESG-related value proofs from their investors before bringing them onto their cap table. Image: World Economic Forum

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