VC Law: Episode 30: Impact Investing with Chintan Panchal

Host Gary J. Ross discusses impact investing with Chintan Panchal, Partner at RPCK Rastegar Panchal. Chintan starts off the episode by defining “impact investing,” which he describes as investing in solutions to societal problems through an entrepreneurial lens. Gary and Chintan then discuss the history of impact investing, the intricacies of an impact deal, and prominent players such as Development Financial Institutions. Additional topics covered include obtaining impact reports, negotiating DFI side letters, and working with donor-advised funds, as well as the role of faith-based investors. Chintan closes by telling of his favorite impact investing deal.