Field Notes by Relevant

In these short audio series, the Relevant team shares honest, in-the-moment reflections from our everyday work, from supporting impact entrepreneurs on the ground to thinking through what it really takes to shift capital toward the purpose economy.

Join us for conversations between the work, as we reflect on what we’re observing, learning, and questioning while mobilising capital into overlooked markets.

Episode
5

Calibre vs Achievement with Nikolaus Hutter

Nikolaus Hutter, our partner in Vienna, explains why caliber matters more than achievement when judging entrepreneurs in the markets others overlook.

Episode
6

Calibre vs Achievement with Nikolaus Hutter

Maike Striffler, Country Director of Relevant Uganda, shares what 12 months of lending in displacement-affected communities taught us about mispriced risk.

Sector Labs

Sector Labs is a collaborative event series we, as Relevant, curate in Kampala, Uganda that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem players to learn, connect and bridge the gap between founders seeking capital and the stakeholders who help unlock it.

So far, we have organised 5 Sector Lab events attended by over 600 professionals over the last 5 years.

At our most recent Sector Lab, 25% of participants forged new partnerships, 12% raised financing, and 9% invested in a venture.

Florence Namara
Florence NamaraKampala, Uganda

“Breakout discussions were very beneficial in understanding the ecosystem landscape.”

Florence Namara
Florence NamaraKampala, Uganda

“I had the opportunity to collaborate closely with diverse, mission-driven innovators working at the intersection of social impact, entrepreneurship, and systems change.”

Florence Namara
Florence NamaraKampala, Uganda

“While the overall concept and approach of the event is amazing, the networking part with entrepreneurs stands out the most.”

Publications

Delphi Economic Forum

Nikolaus Hutter | Delphi Economic Forum 2018

Budapest Music Center

CEE4Impact Day

Impact Hub Vienna

ID'21 - Closing Keynote - Nikolaus Hutter

Downloadables

Unlocking Innovative Financing for Ugandas Small and Growing Businesses

Despite growing investment, many small businesses in Uganda still lack access to finance. Our booklet presents innovative models such as the Purpose Pool, which can close this gap through community financing.

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Let's deploy purpose-driven capital together

Whether you are an ambitious founder seeking to unlock scale, an impact organisation deploying target-driven capital, or a partner wishing to build the next sustainable venture: let's connect.

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