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  1. The way we work
  2. Our approach

Our approach

SBT’s mission is to support high growth potential social enterprises to scale-up their impact. We do that by investing professional support and cash grants from our leading corporate partners in a carefully selected portfolio of social enterprises. We know our approach works.

INVEST

We operate a disciplined venture-capital style model – to invest in high growth potential​, with a highly selective due diligence process to pick winners.​ Our investments are tailored packages of business expertise and targeted cash grant support.

PARTNER

We build long term, strategic partnerships with corporates and social enterprises, with a rigorous approach to maximise value of corporate partner time​. We focus on quality, impact and developing leadership.​

SCALE

Our work together accelerates sustainable growth, increases impact and builds capabilities within the charities and social enterprises we work with.

Published: 18th June, 2021

Updated: 27th April, 2022

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