As we kick off a new year, many of us are reflecting on our goals for the months ahead – often focused on improving health and happiness. At Happiness Capital, these aspirations align closely with our mission, as we work to create a world where well-being is prioritized in everything we do. For our first … Investing in impact: How Happiness Capital is creating a happier, healthier future
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
Last week, our portfolio companies and partners joined us in Bhutan, as guests of Happiness Capital. This annual event, known as Happiness Family Day, brought together over 120 participants from 13 countries to explore the theme “A Mindful Journey Towards Sustainable Happiness.” Bhutan: A unique approach to national well-being Bhutan is renowned for its commitment … A mindful journey towards sustainable happiness
