<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the latest stories of impact and innovation.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories</link><generator>Super</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:24:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://maze-impact.com/stories.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><ttl>600</ttl><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><item><title><![CDATA[Read our 2025 impact report ]]></title><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/read-our-2025-impact-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/read-our-2025-impact-report</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:43:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/a5536ee3-0fab-49cd-a954-4ee23de64603/maze_partners/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/a5536ee3-0fab-49cd-a954-4ee23de64603/maze_partners/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a small chat between junior investors became a 155-member impact VC community]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a small chat between junior investors became a 155-member impact VC community, and what it taught about patience, trust, and collaboration.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/how-a-small-chat-between-junior-investors-became-a-155-member-impact-vc-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/how-a-small-chat-between-junior-investors-became-a-155-member-impact-vc-community</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:30:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alice Segre]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/e884b1b0-0282-4a3e-99fe-f3f009759b5b/IMG_9144/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/e884b1b0-0282-4a3e-99fe-f3f009759b5b/IMG_9144/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Lessons on building deep tech that lasts: reflections from Malmö to Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insights from The Drop in Malmö and Impact Week Barcelona on deep tech, impact investing, and patient capital. Reflections on Physical AI, biomanufacturing, and how maze impact backs early innovation.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/6-lessons-on-building-deep-tech-that-lasts-reflections-from-malmo-to-barcelona</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/6-lessons-on-building-deep-tech-that-lasts-reflections-from-malmo-to-barcelona</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:51:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alice Segre]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/98a5cd34-5c4e-4301-8328-3dde84a5f09a/2/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/98a5cd34-5c4e-4301-8328-3dde84a5f09a/2/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rituals as culture amplifiers (or that time Francisca and I won a lip-sync battle)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through the lens of our team rituals — from Sharing O’Clock to Team Retreats — we explore how rituals can anchor a culture in times of constant change, strengthen trust and creativity, and remind us that how we do things can matter just as much as what we do.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/rituals-as-culture-amplifiers-or-that-time-francisca-and-i-won-a-lip-sync-battle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/rituals-as-culture-amplifiers-or-that-time-francisca-and-i-won-a-lip-sync-battle</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:18:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Margarida]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/c51d0555-96a8-41a0-8523-2c28dc8b856c/Lip-sync_battle/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/c51d0555-96a8-41a0-8523-2c28dc8b856c/Lip-sync_battle/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The role of private initiative in Portugal’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a context of growing scarcity of public resources and new priorities such as investment in defence, it is clear that Portugal’s true social sustainability will increasingly depend on the role of the social sector and private funding. Traditional philanthropy will remain essential, but it must be complemented by impact investment mechanisms that bring efficiency, scale and long-term commitment. Strengthening the social economy, supporting organisations working on the ground, and encouraging funders to adopt clear and focused strategies are crucial steps to ensure that fundamental rights such as healthcare, education, housing and dignified ageing are not compromised.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/the-role-of-private-initiative-in-portugals-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/the-role-of-private-initiative-in-portugals-future</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:22:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rita Casimiro]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/9dd0b548-dbe0-46d7-a588-6e926e85580d/Newsletter_blog_banner/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/9dd0b548-dbe0-46d7-a588-6e926e85580d/Newsletter_blog_banner/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing First, but first housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through Jorge Costa’s story, we will explore how the lack of affordable housing is both a barrier to solutions and a driver of the problem, and why we need urgent, practical action.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/housing-first-but-first-housing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/housing-first-but-first-housing</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:34:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Francisco Cardoso da Costa]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/c5d29241-ce04-4ae0-934b-305c0e68b168/Housing_First/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/c5d29241-ce04-4ae0-934b-305c0e68b168/Housing_First/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How science has been a long-time friend of impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[How science and deeptech can unlock impact at scale — and why intentionality, accountability, and early-stage capital are key to doing it right.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/how-deeptech-has-been-a-long-time-friend-of-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/how-deeptech-has-been-a-long-time-friend-of-impact</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:22:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sofia Queiroz]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/5f9431cd-5d49-4f1b-a8d5-b0d42a6f319c/cdc-ZAtM1enV0KY-unsplash/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/5f9431cd-5d49-4f1b-a8d5-b0d42a6f319c/cdc-ZAtM1enV0KY-unsplash/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treating founders like clients]]></title><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/treating-founders-like-clients</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/treating-founders-like-clients</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:32:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Julian McNamara]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/4db206aa-5e26-4713-bdf4-056fb122b836/Meet_Pedro_-_Blogpost/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/4db206aa-5e26-4713-bdf4-056fb122b836/Meet_Pedro_-_Blogpost/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still here: the time to take ownership of sustainability reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sustainability reporting is entering a new phase. Pressure to comply may soften, but stakeholder expectations continue to rise. This is a chance for companies to take ownership of their narrative and report with intention. Those who keep showing up clearly, consistently and voluntarily, will stand out, raising the bar for everyone else.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/still-here-the-time-to-take-ownership-of-sustainability-reporting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/still-here-the-time-to-take-ownership-of-sustainability-reporting</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:44:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rita Faro]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/703605f5-74b8-47ca-9379-2af4698cad2e/WE_ARE_STILL_HERE/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/703605f5-74b8-47ca-9379-2af4698cad2e/WE_ARE_STILL_HERE/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are we launching a social housing fund for homelessness in Lisbon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are launching a social housing fund in Lisbon to address homelessness and defend the right of every person to have a place where life can unfold with dignity. A space to keep a toothbrush, shoes by the door, and enjoy silence and peace. A space to get back up and become whoever they want to be.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/why-are-we-launching-a-social-housing-fund-for-homelessness-in-lisbon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/why-are-we-launching-a-social-housing-fund-for-homelessness-in-lisbon</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:09:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rodrigo]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/6f5999b7-c1e4-43de-8e3a-23a4d32bf1a0/Homeless_Lisbon/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/6f5999b7-c1e4-43de-8e3a-23a4d32bf1a0/Homeless_Lisbon/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investing earlier, leaner, deeper and smaller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maze started eleven years ago. If there is a constant in our journey of building a pan-European impact investment firm, it’s the ability to learn from our actions.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/investing-earlier-leaner-deeper-and-smaller</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/investing-earlier-leaner-deeper-and-smaller</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:16:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/b03777e0-e283-464a-8ad5-a6f4ed92c591/mazexendeavor-106/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/b03777e0-e283-464a-8ad5-a6f4ed92c591/mazexendeavor-106/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Deep Tech innovations at 4YFN 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 4YFN 2025, Alice saw Europe’s deep tech ecosystem at its best: ambitious, mission-driven, and refreshingly grounded. From space-enabled healthcare to impact-driven VC communities and a strong focus on sustainability and inclusion, the conference proved that innovation isn't just about what’s next, it’s about what truly matters.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/from-space-to-health-exploring-deep-tech-innovations-at-4yfn-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/from-space-to-health-exploring-deep-tech-innovations-at-4yfn-2025</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:35:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alice Segre]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/6311c760-c7a8-48d5-97bf-79e4722bc4ca/Alice_at_4YFN/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/6311c760-c7a8-48d5-97bf-79e4722bc4ca/Alice_at_4YFN/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our 2024 impact report is here]]></title><description><![CDATA[A letter from our partners — A year marked by our collective quest for better answers]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/our-2024-impact-report-is-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/our-2024-impact-report-is-here</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:08:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/5fb33777-0e80-4cd1-a1a3-d2d4ed9a4345/4d8d15ed-5f43-404d-89f9-2c5ebfac60c1/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/5fb33777-0e80-4cd1-a1a3-d2d4ed9a4345/4d8d15ed-5f43-404d-89f9-2c5ebfac60c1/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are B Corp. Again!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re thrilled to announce the renewal of our B Corp certification, marking an important milestone in our journey toward building a more inclusive and sustainable future. This recertification reaffirms our dedication to impact and highlights the progress we’ve made as a company that puts people and the planet first.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/b-corp-recertification</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/b-corp-recertification</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:13:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/01dad46c-4ab6-4d28-ad4b-a864a8be7659/Renewing_Our_Commitment_to_People_Planet_and_Profit._B_Corp_Certified!/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/01dad46c-4ab6-4d28-ad4b-a864a8be7659/Renewing_Our_Commitment_to_People_Planet_and_Profit._B_Corp_Certified!/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons from building MATCH: a platform to connect impact startups with mainstream partners ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn from the creation of MATCH, a platform designed to bridge the gap between impact startups and mainstream businesses. This blog delves into the lessons learned while building MATCH, from tackling challenges in connecting impact ventures with commercial partners to overcoming obstacles in user conversion. Whether you're a startup founder or part of an impact-driven project, discover how to scale and engage with larger industry players.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/lessons-from-building-match</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/lessons-from-building-match</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 15:19:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cristina Almeida]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/df8c3f3f-29b7-428b-a00d-6699331b38dc.png" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/df8c3f3f-29b7-428b-a00d-6699331b38dc.png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The inflexibility of energy flexibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the challenges and solutions shaping the future of Europe's energy grid. Explore the rise of renewable energy, electrification, demand response, and energy storage as we work towards a decarbonised, flexible, and resilient power system.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/the-inflexibility-of-energy-flexibility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/the-inflexibility-of-energy-flexibility</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:54:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cristina Almeida]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/cffae721-b666-4416-9521-9e09443d7de3/mazexendeavor-178/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/cffae721-b666-4416-9521-9e09443d7de3/mazexendeavor-178/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact Flock gathering: reflecting on incentive structures for impact ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Impact Flock gathered around 40 impact venture capital fund managers from all over Europe, most of which have been investing for over a decade. As I reflect on the insightful discussions and debates that were held during the event, here are my four main take-aways.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/reflecting-on-incentive-structures-for-impact-notes-from-the-latest-impact-flock-gathering</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/reflecting-on-incentive-structures-for-impact-notes-from-the-latest-impact-flock-gathering</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:23:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/cae9a834-544d-4ca2-a43c-12d753382aa3.jpg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/cae9a834-544d-4ca2-a43c-12d753382aa3.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We turned eleven years old]]></title><description><![CDATA[On October 10th, maze turned 11! To celebrate our journey, we hosted a day filled with events that brought together our community, from founders and investors to maze x partners and holders. It was a chance to reflect on the milestones we’ve reached, share insights, and celebrate the people who make maze what it is today and honouring the ones who came before.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/we-turned-eleven-years-old</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/we-turned-eleven-years-old</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:20:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/900709bd-f410-408a-bb6c-9b5aab79ae61/23/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/900709bd-f410-408a-bb6c-9b5aab79ae61/23/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[MATCH: the new platform for partnerships between mainstream businesses and impact enterprises]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Casa do Impacto, we at maze were thrilled to host a conversation on the transformative power of partnerships between mainstream businesses and impact enterprises, showcasing the MATCH platform—a collaborative effort we co-developed with Casa do Impacto, Startup Norway, B Lab Europe, and Saint Brand.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/match-the-new-platform-for-partnerships-between-mainstream-businesses-and-impact-enterprises</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/match-the-new-platform-for-partnerships-between-mainstream-businesses-and-impact-enterprises</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:05:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/a381fdb2-5b55-4062-aac5-3510304d8944/1729615989251/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/a381fdb2-5b55-4062-aac5-3510304d8944/1729615989251/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our latest impact report ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The days are long, but the years are short, it is said about parenting. Nurturing an organisation is not much different - as we look back, we learn that legacy is not about the point of destination but rather the path taken. Read our latest impact report.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories-database/our-latest-impact-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories-database/our-latest-impact-report</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:16:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/635c81e9-5f4d-485b-a14d-5eddb2a67b71/msm-080622-200_(1)/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/635c81e9-5f4d-485b-a14d-5eddb2a67b71/msm-080622-200_(1)/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Uber to impact: a fireside chat with Rui Bento by maze and Endeavor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fireside chat with entrepreneur Rui Bento, highlighting his journey from Uber to founding Kitch and his current venture in electrifying two-wheelers.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/from-uber-to-impact-a-fireside-chat-with-rui-bento-by-maze-and-endeavor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/from-uber-to-impact-a-fireside-chat-with-rui-bento-by-maze-and-endeavor</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:46:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cristina Almeida]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/bc69b3e4-5ecc-4419-9726-e5bf42c264b6/endeavormaze-8/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/bc69b3e4-5ecc-4419-9726-e5bf42c264b6/endeavormaze-8/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alternative financing options with WE DO GOOD, Brainforest and Goparity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alternative financing options for impact-driven startups include crowd revenue-based financing, traditional revenue-based financing, and crowdlending. These models offer flexibility and allow founders to retain control while scaling their businesses. Key players like We Do Good, Brainforest, and GoParity provide tailored support, emphasising the importance of understanding cash flow needs and building relationships with investors to align funding strategies with business goals.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/alternative-financing-options-with-we-do-good-brainforest-and-goparity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/alternative-financing-options-with-we-do-good-brainforest-and-goparity</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:53:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/e2a3c3fb-932e-4e2d-838c-3fad16f7a987/alternative-financing-options-with-we-do-good-brainforest-and-goparity.jpg/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/e2a3c3fb-932e-4e2d-838c-3fad16f7a987/alternative-financing-options-with-we-do-good-brainforest-and-goparity.jpg/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learnings from the Monami feasibility study]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a year,  in partnership with Appy People, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, and the Maternity Hospital Lucrécia Paim, maze’s team has been conducting feasibility work on funding a maternal health intervention in Angola - Monami - through outcomes-based commissioning (OBC) [i] to improve and scale Monami's intervention and therefore contribute to better maternal health outcomes in Angola.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/learnings-from-the-monami-feasibility-study</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/learnings-from-the-monami-feasibility-study</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:27:52 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/bbc02611-8516-4538-a9c1-189cf4ead148/1/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/bbc02611-8516-4538-a9c1-189cf4ead148/1/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making CSRD your business ally]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESG can be misunderstood as an adversary to business growth and profitability. However, this perception is far from accurate. Embracing ESG principles can be a powerful driver of business success, fueling profitability and creating sustainable value for all stakeholders in the long run. Mitigating risks and strengthening stakeholder ties are just a few examples of how running a business responsibly can be a strategic advantage. It’s Blackrock research who says it: during the Covid-19 pandemic, sustainable indices outperformed their parent benchmark⁍. ESG is not the enemy; instead, it's a business's ally in navigating the challenges and opportunities of the modern world.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/making-csrd-your-business-ally</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/making-csrd-your-business-ally</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 16:06:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rita Faro]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/866e533b-7117-415c-9a11-678f96f1b261.jpg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/866e533b-7117-415c-9a11-678f96f1b261.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outcomes-based commissioning has come to stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outcomes-based commissioning (OBC) emerges as a viable solution for addressing social and environmental issues. OBC is a contractual mechanism that ties service provider payments to achieving specific social and environmental outcomes, shifting the focus from activities to results.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/outcomes-based-commissioning-has-come-to-stay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/outcomes-based-commissioning-has-come-to-stay</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:50:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/56c5cfec-8acd-48b0-a12b-ce45e59090ec.jpg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/56c5cfec-8acd-48b0-a12b-ce45e59090ec.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maria e Francisca - from interns to analysts]]></title><description><![CDATA[At maze, we believe that our most valuable investment lies in our team. Our team comprises individuals dedicated to making a difference, contributing to something bigger than themselves, and ultimately being the drivers of a positive impact on people and the planet.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/maria-e-francisca-from-interns-to-analysts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/maria-e-francisca-from-interns-to-analysts</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:15:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/c81de6af-2c7e-44e4-b928-edfc40839ce3/20240327-IMG_8984-min/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/c81de6af-2c7e-44e4-b928-edfc40839ce3/20240327-IMG_8984-min/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[MSM investment process]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sneak peek into the MSM investment process — what founders can expect from us]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/msm-investment-process</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/msm-investment-process</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:33:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/7c21e486-9155-446e-a043-b16405c985ee/1_SqtJgap20ubmto83Xq75xw/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/7c21e486-9155-446e-a043-b16405c985ee/1_SqtJgap20ubmto83Xq75xw/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Bio Value explained: scaling blue biotech solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dive into the world of Blue Bio Value, growth programmes fostering blue biotechnology startups and R&D projects for a sustainable economy based on our ocean's resources. Explore impactful initiatives for both acceleration and ideation programmes and join the movement towards a prosperous future for our planet and society.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/blue-bio-value-explained-scaling-blue-biotech-solutions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/blue-bio-value-explained-scaling-blue-biotech-solutions</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:12:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/97ed64ba-0d40-4bc8-a87f-5aaf74efa1ab/BlueBioValue_BBVDay_PedroPina_(300)-min/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/97ed64ba-0d40-4bc8-a87f-5aaf74efa1ab/BlueBioValue_BBVDay_PedroPina_(300)-min/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[107 Edtech startups mapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the 107 ventures shaping the space where education merges with state-of-the-art technology, paving the way for innovations that promise significant financial dividends and foster profound societal advancements. ]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/107-edtech-startups-mapped</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/107-edtech-startups-mapped</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:19:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/e2d4de84-c701-4a6b-b75f-e7aba132897b.jpg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/e2d4de84-c701-4a6b-b75f-e7aba132897b.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[118 European age tech startups mapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article, join us in navigating the landscape of Age Tech as we map out the up-and-coming startups, suggest industry segmentation, and reveal key trends, like disruptive health services and the rise of home-based care. ]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/118-age-tech-startups-mapped</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/118-age-tech-startups-mapped</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:15:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mafalda]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/d822af86-f32d-4525-879d-efda9403e8af.jpg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/d822af86-f32d-4525-879d-efda9403e8af.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does impact design better products?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the integration of impact-driven product development with the Impact Management Project (IMP) framework, focusing on sustainable solutions for social and environmental challenges. Learn how impactful products drive profit while benefiting stakeholders and the planet, enhancing user experiences and promoting long-term sustainability.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/does-impact-design-better-products</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/does-impact-design-better-products</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:52:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gonçalo Salgado]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/c3b4dfee-a1df-4be9-b6a1-7666facdf605/IMPACT2.PNG/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/c3b4dfee-a1df-4be9-b6a1-7666facdf605/IMPACT2.PNG/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our data-driven approach to VC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how a data-driven approach revolutionises venture capital sourcing, focusing on high-quality impact opportunities. Learn how MSM's investment funnel structure evolved through strategic analysis, emphasizing relationship-building with co-investors and portfolio companies.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/our-data-driven-approach-to-vc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/our-data-driven-approach-to-vc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:59:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gonçalo Salgado]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/9cb7f36a-196c-4b9e-ac12-e386b83d4dcf/Artboard_1_copy-1/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/9cb7f36a-196c-4b9e-ac12-e386b83d4dcf/Artboard_1_copy-1/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does founder reporting predict venture performance?]]></title><description><![CDATA[To test this hypothesis, we setup an empirical study to test if diligence — in the form of founder reporting — equates to performance. In short, based on our portfolio, we found out that diligent, timely and high-quality reporting is a trait of high-performing venture teams.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/does-founder-reporting-predict-venture-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/does-founder-reporting-predict-venture-performance</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:05:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cristina Almeida]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/2240d66a-c2d4-46e7-ad66-3c67f244987d/Untitled/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/2240d66a-c2d4-46e7-ad66-3c67f244987d/Untitled/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 steps to build your go-to-market strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting a go-to-market strategy right is key for all founders. With this article, I aim to reinforce six important aspects before crafting one. By doing so, I hope to support impact founders in adjusting their initial steps to fulfil their impact ambition.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/6-steps-to-build-your-go-to-market-strategy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/6-steps-to-build-your-go-to-market-strategy</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:17:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cristina Almeida]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/4a2da21d-83e1-4bc1-9bc6-8abb3259ba75.jpg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/4a2da21d-83e1-4bc1-9bc6-8abb3259ba75.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putting money where your mouth is — impact incentives for fund managers]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are proudly an impact venture capital fund at our core. For us, incentives matter a lot and we have designed our remuneration mechanism as fund managers accordingly, by placing equal incentives on both the financial and impact performance of our portfolio.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/putting-money-where-your-mouth-is-impact-incentives-for-fund-managers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/putting-money-where-your-mouth-is-impact-incentives-for-fund-managers</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:45:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cristina Almeida]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/852c703d-64ab-4941-9116-43a0ec7df6ea/Untitled/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/852c703d-64ab-4941-9116-43a0ec7df6ea/Untitled/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agenda for impact 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Agenda for impact 2030 is a national strategy that sets 5 measurable objectives and 14 recommendations to grow the Portuguese social innovation and impact investment ecosystem.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/agenda-for-impact-2030-how-portugal-developed-social-innovation-and-plans-to-remain-the-european-leading-example</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/agenda-for-impact-2030-how-portugal-developed-social-innovation-and-plans-to-remain-the-european-leading-example</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:31:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cristina Almeida]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/7dfb973b-97ef-4628-a32e-7e64b69c4442.png" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://assets.super.so/8e9223c8-0c62-426b-96d7-6e17acc52b07/uploads/cover/7dfb973b-97ef-4628-a32e-7e64b69c4442.png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to set the scene for a successful Corporate Startup pilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A startup pilot program is when a corporation decides to test internally an innovative solution created by a startup for a business challenge they are facing. Generally, startup pilot programmes happen in the context of a startup acceleration programme or in partnership with innovation departments of the corporation itself.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/running-a-startup-pilot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/running-a-startup-pilot</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:12:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cristina Almeida]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/407bf523-ed2a-4b79-9335-816ad6e16e1b/Untitled/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/407bf523-ed2a-4b79-9335-816ad6e16e1b/Untitled/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to apply a product mindset?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Head of Platform at maze, a European impact investing firm based in Lisbon, we have been applying a product mindset to test our platform initiatives at our venture capital (VC) fund (MSM) and scale our impact.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/how-to-apply-a-product-mindset</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/how-to-apply-a-product-mindset</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:01:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cristina Almeida]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/be3cf3db-f9a2-4d4d-b5db-c2b426f3d39f/Applying_a_product_mindset/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/be3cf3db-f9a2-4d4d-b5db-c2b426f3d39f/Applying_a_product_mindset/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How we built a VC platform to serve impact founders across Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article is the second of two posts for VC platform managers and investors, explaining how we have built a platform to help deliver global social and environmental outcomes.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/how-we-built-a-vc-platform-to-serve-impact-founders-across-europe-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/how-we-built-a-vc-platform-to-serve-impact-founders-across-europe-part-2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cristina Almeida]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/27980381-12e6-4fca-8963-097f941e86fa/final_artwork/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/27980381-12e6-4fca-8963-097f941e86fa/final_artwork/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How we built a VC platform I]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article is the first of two posts for VC platform managers and investors, explaining how we are building a platform to deliver bolder social and environmental outcomes.]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/how-we-built-a-vc-platform-to-serve-impact-founders-across-europe-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/how-we-built-a-vc-platform-to-serve-impact-founders-across-europe-part-1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:31:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cristina Almeida]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/f46efa99-fe06-47b6-89a5-6b69161ecdf9/tyg/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/f46efa99-fe06-47b6-89a5-6b69161ecdf9/tyg/public"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our 8-year impact report]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is maze? ]]></description><link>https://maze-impact.com/stories/our-8-year-impact-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://maze-impact.com/stories/our-8-year-impact-report</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:31:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cristina Almeida]]></dc:creator><media:content url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/bb8d7043-1876-4603-8f71-d45f1cd2ee7e/Maze-Impact-Report-Cover-8-years/public" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/bb8d7043-1876-4603-8f71-d45f1cd2ee7e/Maze-Impact-Report-Cover-8-years/public"/></item></channel></rss>