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Ep 01: Capital Deployment in Practice: What Gets Funded and Why

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Episode Summary

A new episode of the Roots to Food Podcast explores “Capital Deployment in Practice: What Gets Funded and Why,” featuring Nathaniel Heller, Executive Vice President at Geneva Global and Global Impact Ventures, in conversation with host Ovidiu Bujorean of OviBees Ventures. The discussion unpacks the real-world dynamics behind funding decisions in development and impact investing, including why some ideas secure capital while others do not, how investors balance impact and risk, and the institutional and practical factors that shape capital flows. The episode offers practical insights for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and development practitioners seeking to better understand how funding decisions are made and how to position their work for investment.