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The Soros Economic Development Fund is the social impact investment arm of the Open Society Foundations. Launched in 1997, the Fund promotes Open Society’s goals of building vibrant, inclusive, and equitable societies.
Vision
SEDF envisions a world in which financial capital is responsive to societal needs; works in partnership with stakeholders; tolerates greater financial risk to increase social impact; and shares its returns more equitably with labor. We deploy investments—as catalytic capital—to enable markets to serve rather than subjugate societies, and to create economies that prioritize the well-being of people and planet.
Mission
The Fund uses investment capital to support the rights and opportunities of marginalized people and communities, often in ways and places that entail significant financial risk. We look to catalyze positive social and economic change, by acting in alignment with allies and partners, reinforced by the strengths and capacities of the Open Society Foundations.
We deploy investments—as catalytic capital—to enable markets to serve rather than subjugate societies, and to create economies that prioritize the well-being of people and planet.
Our Approach
Our investments include seeding early-stage enterprises or businesses; scaling up enterprises with proven potential; and sustaining enterprises that need our support to continue delivering social value.
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Our Team
Meet the people of SEDF, who blend creative investment expertise with a deep commitment to social justice and open society values.
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