H.I.T. Investing | Hardcover

H.I.T. Investing: Strong Returns Through High-Impact Investing Leveraging Technology by Mahesh Joshi examines how investors can pursue financial returns while supporting businesses addressing social and environmental challenges. The book explores technology-driven impact investing through real-world case studies, covering areas such as climate change, financial inclusion, healthcare, education and food security.

Through profiles of eight impact investment firms, the book examines how capital can be directed towards businesses designed to create measurable impact alongside long-term value. It connects investment strategy with technology, innovation and sustainable finance, making the subject relevant to readers interested in responsible investing and emerging business models.

About This Book

The book provides detailed case studies of AC Ventures, Quona Capital, Capria Ventures, Verdane, Apis Partners, Future Planet Capital, SDCL and Lok Capital. Each profile examines the firm's investment philosophy, sector focus, use of technology, portfolio strategy, measurable outcomes and motivations for pursuing impact investing.

By combining investment perspectives with examples from established firms, H.I.T. Investing examines the relationship between financial performance and measurable social or environmental outcomes. The book also considers how technology-driven innovation is influencing the development of impact investing and sustainable finance.

What You'll Discover

• The principles and growing role of impact investing
• How technology is transforming sustainable finance and investment
• Case studies of eight prominent impact investment firms
• Investment philosophies and sector strategies across different firms
• The relationship between measurable impact and long-term value creation
• Applications across climate change, healthcare, education and financial inclusion
• Connections between impact investing, ESG and venture capital
• Technology-driven approaches to addressing global challenges

Perfect For

• Investors interested in impact and sustainable investing
• Entrepreneurs and business leaders
• Finance and investment professionals
• Students interested in finance and sustainable business
• Readers exploring ESG investing and venture capital

Why You'll Love This Book

H.I.T. Investing combines investment concepts with detailed real-world case studies to examine how technology and capital can support businesses creating measurable social and environmental impact. Mahesh Joshi's book provides useful context for readers seeking to understand impact investing, ESG, sustainable finance and technology-driven investment strategies.