# Ethical Investments Jalia Ventures Provides Capital to Ethical and Socially Responsible Companies By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-07-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalia-ventures References: [axiomnews](http://www.axiomnews.ca/node/2460) & [jaliaventures](http://jaliaventures.com/) Jalia Ventures offers expansion capital to entrepreneurs of color who have a socially responsible or sustainability focused business model that are looking to improve opportunities for underserved Americans. They provide what they refer to as "[impact investments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impact-investing)" to revenue generating companies to enable them to create positive financial and social returns to society. Offering a base investment between $250,000 - $500,000, the company provides monetary assistance to allow expanding businesses the opportunity to develop more strategic, long-term growth which will eventually lead to increased revenues. This initial investment, partnered with a hands-on support method, gives altruistic and [socially responsible entrepreneurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodbrand-impact) the ability to re-structure their management and advisory board system and secure joint ventures which will help them to expand and eventually reach their society-enhancing goals. **Contact Information** Jalia Ventures [website](http://jaliaventures.com/) Jalia Ventures on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/jaliaventures) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Impact Investments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative financial models that prioritize both financial and social returns. - **Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms and resources for entrepreneurs to develop and scale businesses with a socially responsible focus. - **Expansion Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build investment platforms specifically tailored to provide capital and support for entrepreneurs from marginalized communities. ### Where This Applies - **Venture Capital:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate impact investing strategies into traditional venture capital models to support socially responsible businesses. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable business practices and technologies that align with the goals of ethical investment firms. - **Business Consulting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide specialized consulting services to help socially responsible entrepreneurs optimize their management and advisory board structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Philanthropic Investment Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/builders-vision.md) - [Specialized Ethical Commerce Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-commerce-platform.md) - [Supportive Investment Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snail-ventures.md) - [Public Investment Opportunities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-investment-opportunity.md) - [Inclusive Cannabis Investments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-investment.md) - [Generative AI Healthcare Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlighten-ventures.md) - [Balanced Venture Bets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexus-venture-partners.md) - [Small Business Investment Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aexea-capital.md) - [CPG-Focused Service-For-Equity Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crave-ventures.md)