Investor’s Journey In Gender Lens Investing: Examples From The Field (AVV)

The study examines the experiences of Ascend Ventures Vietnam (AVV) in their journey to create a gender-responsive financial ecosystem by utilizing an innovative approach to impact investing. It describes the process and lessons learned from AVV’s gender lens investment strategies, including their strategies for sourcing investments, building relationships with entrepreneurs, and developing new tools to analyze and measure performance.

It also outlines the financial benefits of these investments and discusses how investors can leverage AVV’s experience to improve their processes. The study is valuable for those interested in learning more about gender lens investing or implementing it within their organization.

This case study provides an important example of how gender lens investing can be successful in the Asian context and offers guidance to other investors looking to implement similar strategies. By studying AVV’s experiences, investors can learn lessons to create better outcomes and opportunities for individuals and communities.

This study was originally published on the Value for Women website.