Venture Capital, ESG and Sustainable Investments: Where do we stand? What needs to be done?

Michel Jaccard, Venture Capital, ESG and Sustainable Investments: Where do we stand? What needs to be done?, in: RSDA/SZW, 22 June 2023

Abstract (AI generated)

Sustainability is one of the defining issues of our time. This article reviews the state of affairs in sustainable, ESG and impact investing, from maturing EU regulation and a slow start in Switzerland to the ESG backlash in the US. It then follows the venture capital cycle, from fundraising, deal sourcing and due diligence to portfolio management and exit, presents useful resources for lawyers, and argues that venture capital funds should embrace sustainable investing, with the right values, commitments and incentives.