Venture Capital in Social Enterprises

Flow’s core mission is to find partners to create social value via innovation. Social entrepreneurs choose to improve the common good with a new alternative that is distinctive from non-profit organization (social service), and pure commercial business (corporations). We welcome home-grown or overseas social entrepreneurs who are interested in making a difference in Taiwan and Asia.

Flow adopts a three-thong practical approach (active approach, submission acceptance and third-party referral) to reach out to all existing or potential social entrepreneurs. We evaluate investment potential on a case-by-case basis. We ask for two “must-haves” from a social entrepreneur: a deep understanding of the social issue in question, and dedication to help solve the issue and make a difference through innovation

Flow sees itself as “smart money”. In addition to cash, Flow also mobilizes or integrates all relevant resources, professional competencies and business network. Flow is also “patient money” where it is able to accept a relatively low investment return rate, and is willing to be a strategic partner of a start-up team. In that regard, Flow is relatively flexible with strategy options, and sees the balance of all parties’ interests as a priority.