What is Social Business Valuation Training?
Social Business Valuation training is a practical, hands-on course designed to teach professionals how to assess the enterprise value of impact ventures. It goes beyond traditional valuation by considering how impact risks and returns interact with financial performance. The training refreshes key valuation methods, explores the role of investors’ cost of capital, investment horizons, and the position on the impact finance spectrum. Delivered through live sessions starting April 8th, 2024, this course offers a step-by-step, easy-to-follow approach to mastering an essential investment skill in the impact space.
Main Benefits of the Training
This training offers a unique blend of knowledge and practical application, perfect for anyone eager to deepen their understanding of impact investing and valuation. Key highlights include:
- Three interactive live sessions with an accredited expert trainer and like-minded peers
- One hour of self-paced online material to refresh mainstream valuation techniques
- Hands-on case studies and role plays to apply learnings in real-world scenarios
- Insights into how impact business models affect revenues, costs, and valuation
- Understanding the importance of defining an investor’s cost of capital in impact ventures
- Exposure to progressive valuation practices and future methodologies shaping the field
Who Can Benefit from This Training?
The course is tailored for a diverse audience. Enterprises and nonprofit organizations looking to embed impact at the core of their business purpose will find it invaluable. Impact capital providers aiming to excel in making sound investments that unlock positive change will gain critical skills. Consultants and advisors committed to guiding sustainable transformation will also benefit from the deep dive into valuation and impact integration. Essentially, it’s for anyone passionate about aligning financial success with social and environmental impact.
Course Structure and Delivery
The training unfolds over three live sessions complemented by a self-paced online module. The first session sets the scene with key valuation terms and perspectives from both entrepreneurs and investors. Between sessions, participants refresh their knowledge of mainstream valuation techniques at their own pace. The second session explores the relationship between financial and impact performance, including trade-offs and alignment in impact ventures. The final session ties everything together with integrated valuation concepts, role plays, and a look ahead at emerging methodologies. This hybrid format encourages interaction, networking, and deeper exploration of topics.
Expertise Behind the Training
The course is developed in collaboration with the European Center for Social Finance, a boutique expert in financing social services and social innovation. Dr. Wolfgang Spiess-Knafl, a seasoned professional who has shaped the social finance market in Europe since 2016, leads the training. With experience advising investors and entrepreneurs on deal-making and valuation, and a background at Morgan Stanley, Dr. Spiess-Knafl brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the sessions.
Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 1: No Poverty – by supporting ventures that create economic opportunities
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – through fostering sustainable business models
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – by promoting innovative impact investing
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – by enabling investments that address social disparities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – encouraging sustainable business practices
- SDG 13: Climate Action – by integrating environmental impact into valuation
Why This Training Matters Now
In today’s world, where impact investing is gaining momentum, understanding how to value social businesses accurately is crucial. This training equips professionals with the tools to navigate the complexities of impact finance, balancing financial returns with social and environmental outcomes. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about making investments that truly matter. So, if you’re ready to sharpen your skills and join a community of changemakers, this course is the perfect place to start. Don’t miss the final call for registrations—live sessions kick off April 8th, 2024.
