On the 20th of November, Shaerpa and SI2 Fund welcomed a diverse group of professionals to share insights on the pressing question that gave rise to SI2 Fund’s portfolio company Helpper: “How to address the growing demand for home assistance?”  Demographic, epidemiological, social and cultural changes – especially the aging population – bring about many challenges for the care sector. With statistics predicting a threefold increase of the +75 population by 2050, it does not come as a surprise the demand for home assistance is much higher than the offer ...

We proudly announce the launch of Solifin, a Belgian network of sustainable finance providers. Together with six actors in the field, SI2 Fund initiated the Solifin platform to strengthen collaboration and facilitate the access to information and financing for enterprises which contribute to tackling societal challenges. The platform helps impact-oriented entrepreneurs find their way through the maze of funding solutions. Either via the website or at monthly matchmaking sessions they can explore their options and connect with finance providers. Furthermore, the network stimulates sustainable financing actors active in Belgium to ...

On the 30th of August the Impact House, the hub for societal impact where SI2 Fund has its main office, marked its first anniversary with a festive open doors event.  Last year, Impact House was founded with the mission to connect and inspire people who are passionate about creating entrepreneurial solutions to social and environmental challenges. In the past months the Brussels hub has become a true melting pot of societally-driven ‘changemakers’ – from (social) entrepreneurs to impact investors, organizations, government and citizens – looking to innovate, share and co-create. ...