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Last Friday, Happiness Capital had the honor of participating in ATEC2024, an inspiring hybrid event held in Hong Kong. This global gathering of innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs highlighted transformative ideas across five key categories: As a proud sponsor of the Impact Award, we were thrilled to recognize groundbreaking innovation in a category that aligns closely … Driving innovation and impact: Happiness Capital at ATEC2024

At Happiness Capital, we believe in fostering global innovation and building meaningful connections across borders. Last week, we hosted an inspiring Portfolio Week in Tokyo, bringing together nine of our Food and Material Science portfolio companies to engage with leading Japanese corporates and investors. Across two dynamic events, we celebrated cutting-edge technologies, explored new opportunities, and … Happiness portfolio week in Tokyo: A celebration of innovation and connection

The Happiness Return Framework  The Happiness Return framework, developed by Happiness Capital in collaboration with industry experts, represents a paradigm shift in investment management. This innovative approach goes beyond traditional financial metrics to incorporate a look at whether the venture is contributing to or detracting from people’s well-being overall. By gauging a venture’s social and … Introducing The Happiness Return (Part 4)

Happiness Return in action: Insights from Plantix and Redefine Meat The Happiness Return framework, developed by Happiness Capital, has been applied to various investments to assess their impact on stakeholder well-being and overall happiness. Two notable case studies that demonstrate the full framework in action – combining desk-based analysis with direct customer surveys – are … Introducing The Happiness Return (Part 3)

Measuring what matters: Happiness Return and sustainable value creation The Happiness Return framework, developed by Happiness Capital in collaboration with industry experts, offers a comprehensive approach to evaluating investments beyond traditional financial metrics. This innovative framework integrates social and environmental effects with financial goals, providing a holistic view of an investment’s potential to create sustainable, … Introducing The Happiness Return (Part 2)

In today’s world, it’s crucial to measure not just tangible outcomes but also the intangible – focusing on both the intended and unintended impacts of business and investment. Happiness Capital, in partnership with SVT Group, is leading the charge by creating an innovative framework to measure happiness. At Happiness Capital, we believe in making investments … Introducing The Happiness Return (Part 1)

In an era where business success is increasingly measured beyond financial returns, Happiness Capital stands out as a trailblazer in the world of impact investing. Now, their innovative approach is the subject of a compelling case study published by Harvard Business Publishing, offering invaluable insights for investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders alike. Titled “Happiness Capital: … Pioneering impact investing: Happiness Capital’s journey unveiled in Harvard business review

We’re excited to share a groundbreaking article recently published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, co-authored by James Dudfield, Sara Olsen, Aaron Mallett, and Jed Emerson, along with our own Eric Ng. This collaborative effort introduces the innovative Happiness Return framework, a new approach to venture capital that goes beyond traditional financial metrics. The Happiness … Stanford Social Innovation Review: The Happiness Return framework