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Venture Philanthropy uses philanthropic dollars earmarked to do some kind of social and community good as a source of capital for businesses launched in marginalized communities.
The monies are managed through a Program Related Investment (PRI) fund and deployed as capital for the purpose of launching businesses.
Significant Matters raised over $850,000 of venture philanthropy funds that were invested in businesses focused on creating sustainable and transformational solutions.
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