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 Return framework represents a paradigm shift in how we evaluate investments, considering not just financial returns but also the broader impact on stakeholder well-being and societal happiness. This approach aligns perfectly with Happiness Capital’s mission to co-create a happier world through strategic investments.

Key highlights from the article include:

1. The framework’s unique scoring system, designed to provide a comparable metric to traditional venture financial returns.

2. How the Happiness Return approach  incorporates positive and the negative outcomes across various stakeholder groups.

3. The integration of well-established measurement methods to ensure a 360° view of each investment’s impact.

4. Real-world applications of the framework, including case studies of companies in our portfolio.

This innovative approach to venture capital reflects our commitment to fostering sustainable, impactful growth that benefits both investors and society as a whole. We believe the Happiness Return framework has the potential to transform the investment landscape, leading to more thoughtful, holistic decision-making in venture capital.

We invite you to read the full article on the Stanford Social Innovation Review website to gain a deeper understanding of this groundbreaking approach to impact investing.

Link to full article: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/venture-capital-happiness

Join us in reimagining the potential of investment to create a happier, more sustainable world.

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Read more:
Harvard Business Review –
https://hbsp.harvard.edu/product/ST146-PDF-ENG

Introduction to the Happiness Return (Part 1) –
https://happinesscapital.com/introducing-the-happiness-return-part-1/

Introduction to the Happiness Return (Part 2) –
https://happinesscapital.com/introducing-the-happiness-return-part-2/