Formerly called Artemisia International, Potencia Ventures is an organization that supports initiatives that have the base of the pyramid as its end user or end customer. Potencia is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, however, has taken part in other projects all over the world including West Africa, Asia and Europe.
What is interesting about their approach is that it is a specific one called the cluster strategy for emerging markets especially. That means that serving low-income communities offer different an sometimes similar opportunities and challenges for development. As is typically the case for the profiles featured on SocialBusiness.org, the overall mission here is that business is a vessel for creating positive social change.
Contact Information
Potencia Ventures website
Potencia on Facebook
Low-Income Business Ecosystems
Potencia Ventures Supports Initiatives Serving BoP Brazil
Trend Themes
1. Low-income Business Ecosystems - Identifying unique opportunities and challenges for development in serving low-income communities.
2. Cluster Strategy for Emerging Markets - Exploring the benefits and potential of the cluster strategy in emerging markets.
3. Social Business as a Vessel for Positive Change - Using business as a platform for creating positive social impact.
Industry Implications
1. Social Entrepreneurship - Leveraging innovative business models to address the needs of low-income communities.
2. Emerging Markets - Exploring new opportunities and approaches for economic development in emerging markets.
3. Impact Investing - Investing in businesses that prioritize social and environmental impact alongside financial returns.