New Ventures - World Resources Institute

New Ventures provides business consulting services to sustainable enterprises, helping them to improve their business plans and strategies to be better equipped to attract investment. We are currently focusing on Brazil, Mexico, China, Indonesia, and India. We organize workshops and investor forums in each country and provide intensive consulting opportunities to selected companies. The New Ventures program of the World Resources Institute supports sustainable enterprise creation in emerging economies by accelerating the transfer of venture capital to outstanding investment opportunities that incorporate social and environmental benefits. New Ventures has an excellent track record in assisting sustainable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets in improving their business plans and strategies, leading to company growth and investment. New Ventures selects SMEs in fast-growth, environmental sectors such as ecotourism, non-timber forest products and certified wood, organic foods and fibers, renewable energy, sustainable fisheries management, and clean technologies. These SMEs are seeking capital in the range of $100,000 to $3 million. The program matches entrepreneurs with executive mentors and consultants and teams of graduate business students (MBA) to improve the enterprise's business plan to present at a New Ventures Investor Forum. New Ventures' companies are opening new markets, growing sales, and becoming leaders in their sectors. By providing sound business opportunities for investors in key emerging economies, New Ventures is demonstrating that investing in sustainable enterprise makes good business sense. Ultimately, their success will promote an alternative development paradigm that incorporates environmental and social considerations for sound economic growth.

Contact Information:
Amy Sprague
Associate - New Ventures
World Resources Institute
Washington, DC
http://www.new-ventures.org

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