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Sharing a passion for the mission? Angel investing in social enterprises

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  • Sallamaria Ala-Jääski
  • Kaisu Puumalainen

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Passion for a mission is an important factor for social entrepreneurs, but how do angel investors perceive passionate social entrepreneurs looking for funding? The opportunity nexus in social entrepreneurship and our propositions highlight the role and nature of passion when mission-driven social entrepreneurs are trying to secure funding from angel investors. To develop propositions, we build on previous studies in social entrepreneurship, business angel funding, and entrepreneurial passion complemented with qualitative data from eight field interviews. The results indicate angel investors recognise the opportunities in social entrepreneurship, but the mission can never replace the financial return. Without a functioning business model, accomplishing a social mission becomes impossible.

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  • Sallamaria Ala-Jääski & Kaisu Puumalainen, 2021. "Sharing a passion for the mission? Angel investing in social enterprises," International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 13(2), pages 165-185.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeven:v:13:y:2021:i:2:p:165-185
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