IMPACT Partners was established after the urban riots of 2005, where the idea emerged to support entrepreneurs in these underserved neighborhoods to create jobs. It was 2007. The term social impact investment didn’t even exist yet.
Fifteen years later, the management company has not only proven that it is possible to generate both financial and social performance, and that the two can coexist, but it has also become a recognized leader in its segment at the European level. “I thought we needed to address social issues differently, through investment,” says Mathieu Cornieti.
A mission that IMPACT Partners has set for itself is to support entrepreneurs who make a difference, financially and operationally, but one lever remained to be activated: communication.
“We can take action by making it known that things are working, that there are solutions, and also by stepping out of the pessimism we are naturally immersed in,” emphasizes Mathieu Cornieti. “We are happy, with AirZen Radio, to meet those who are making a difference, because we know them and it’s important to highlight them, to create a resonance to propose getting to know people who are entrepreneurial for others.”
Discover Mathieu Cornieti's wishes for 2025 and what awaits you on impact.info in this podcast.
