How do you close a successful financing deal with impact investors? This course guides you through a step-by-step approach to effectively engage, pitch, and negotiate with impact investors.



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What you'll learn
Develop a cohesive investment story across all investor-facing materials
Describe investor expectations and areas of leverage throughout the due diligence process
Define and evaluate key investment terms commonly used in impact deals
Negotiate investment terms that align with the venture’s financial and impact goals
Skills you'll gain
- Business Strategy
- Strategic Partnership
- International Finance
- Negotiation
- Relationship Building
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
- Capital Markets
- Due Diligence
- Financial Market
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Investments
- Business Management
- Investment Management
- Financial Management
- Storytelling
- Value Propositions
- Fundraising
- Contract Negotiation
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
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October 2025
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How do you close a successful financing deal with impact investors? This course guides you through a step-by-step approach to effectively engage, pitch, and negotiate with impact investors. You’ll learn how to craft a cohesive investment narrative—aligning your emails, executive summary, and pitch deck around a clear investment story that balances financial return with social or environmental impact. You'll gain insight into the due diligence process, including what investors are looking for and where you have leverage. Finally, you'll explore common investment terms in impact deals and learn how to identify areas for negotiation to ensure a strong, long-term partnership. By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped to approach investors with confidence, communicate your value clearly, navigate due diligence efficiently, and negotiate terms that support your venture’s success.
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7 videos18 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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University of Maryland, College Park
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