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Social Enterprise Summit 10 th Anniversary New Orleans April 16, 2009. Financing Social Ventures. Panelist. Allen Bromberger - Perlman & Perlman, LLP allen@perlmanandperlman.com Barbara Nagel - Perlman & Perlman, LLP barbara@perlmanandperlman.com
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Social Enterprise Summit 10th AnniversaryNew Orleans April 16, 2009 Financing Social Ventures
Panelist • Allen Bromberger - Perlman & Perlman, LLP allen@perlmanandperlman.com • Barbara Nagel - Perlman & Perlman, LLP barbara@perlmanandperlman.com • John Baker - Aperio, LLC john.baker@aperio.ca • Robert Wexler - Adler & Colvin wexler@adlercolvin.com
Financing Social Ventures Hypo One: • An existing non-profit has identified a commercial application for a technology it identified. There is the potential for a lot of profit in the long-term, however, in the short term significant investment is needed. The application will be sold in two markets: one is mission-related and the other is not.
Financing Social Ventures Hypo Two: • Existing non-profit wants to employ people with disabilities to do a janitorial service. The business is likely to be marginally profitable, however, it is not "investment grade". The nonprofit thinks this venture is important from a mission point of view but is concerned about the financial risk.
Financing Social Ventures Hypo Three: • A social entrepreneur wants to start a business that provides language instruction to pre-school children. The business should be able to make a profit from fee-paying students. The entrepreneur would like to be able to raise money for scholarships for low-income students.