Blending Philanthropic Capital: A Showcase of Funders and Founders Doing It Right Now

If you are...

...a founder thinking, “What would it take for us to receive blended philanthropic capital?”

...a philanthropic funder considering, “Could some of our dollars become recyclable and catalytic?”

....an investor wondering, “Do blended cap tables strengthen outcomes and unlock additional deal flow?”

This event is for you.

You'll be part of a practical conversation exploring how impact innovation is actually being funded and built today through blended philanthropic capital. This session brings together philanthropic and catalytic funders, co-investors, and founders actively structuring and deploying creative capital stacks in real time.

Rather than focusing on theory, the event is designed to showcase the “how” behind blended capital through concrete examples, tactical lessons, and open conversation. Speakers will share real deals, active funding models, what has worked (and what has not), and how founders and funders are navigating collaboration across structures.

The goal is to create a space where attendees can learn from active practitioners, ask practical questions, and build direct relationships with others working in the ecosystem.

Draft:

2:00–2:15 PM — Check-In and Networking

2:30–3:15 PM — Showcase: The “HOW” (Funders and Founders in Action)

3:15–4:00 PM — AMA (Ask Me Anything)

4:00–5:00 PM — Facilitated Networking