Some social enterprises promise fast growth and hefty financial returns for investors. But according to a recent report from Omidyar Network, accepting lower returns in exchange for greater social impact is well worth the effort. That, of course, is good news for high-impact social entrepreneurs on the lower end of the return spectrum looking for funding. (No matter the category, says Bannick, any enterprise must have the potential to impact at least 100,000 people). A related sub-category covers ventures which Omidyar figures will provide regular commercial returns, but traditional investors don’t.

Source: Forbes November 25, 2016 15:41 UTC