EUVC VC | E413 | Aurum Impact’s Miki Yokoyama on how family offices invest in venture and impact
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Feb 14, 2025 Miki Yokoyama, Managing Director of Aurum Impact, leads the impact investment strategy for the Goldbeck family office. In this conversation, they discuss the exciting shift towards transparency in family office investing. Miki shares insights on making strategic investments in startups that tackle climate change and social equity. They explore the importance of understanding family values in investment decisions and the challenges of defining impact in venture capital. Fresh perspectives on collaboration in this space offer inspiration to both investors and emerging fund managers.
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Aurum Impact Origins
- Aurum Impact is part of the Goldbeck family office, rooted in a construction business.
- The family set up an independent impact arm investing in startups and funds with environmental and social returns.
Clarifying 'Impact' in Investing
- "Impact" has become a vague term as everything has some impact.
- True impact investing means seeking financial returns alongside social or environmental benefits.
Balance Fund Types Strategically
- Include emerging and first-time managers in your fund portfolio to access higher returns and fill market gaps.
- Assess track records, USPs, themes, and team strength rigorously in fund selection.