OUR IMPACT STRATEGY
BUILD AN IMPACT ORIENTED PORTFOLIO
Before the investment, Barka evaluates the current impact as well as the potential impact of startups to determine their impactability.
IMPLEMENT IMPACT MEASUREMENT EARLY
Barka has developed a rigorous methodology to measure and monitor the impacts of our investments:
- Create an impact plan
Barka works with founders to produce a customized impact action plan that contains impact metrics such as impact on land restoration, food security or energy efficiency measures.
- Measure and evaluate results
Barka reviews the impact performance of investees, using our proprietary information management systems.
- Report impact
Barka issues impact reports annually.
PROMOTE CLIMATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Barka believes that identifying and investing in startups that can help manage drought, floods, supply chain disruptions, diseases and other climate impact challenges is critical to building resilience to climate change.