By CAROL SAFFER
“We believe that social innovation lies at the heart of solving many of society’s largest problems, and that spirit of entrepreneurship is shared between Merricks Capital and 10×10.”
Merricks Capital, a leading Australian alternative investment manager and hard-asset investment specialist, recently announced a multi-year funding program with 10×10 Philanthropy.
10×10 Philanthropy is a venture philanthropy movement specialising in identifying and supporting innovative and early-stage grassroots organisations working to solve social problems within local communities.
Merricks Capital executive chairman and chief investment officer Adrian Redlich said, “We are delighted to support 10×10 Philanthropy.
“We know how important it is to partner with the right businesses to help them grow and prosper.
“10×10 does just that; it identifies great ideas and provides early stage and ongoing support.
“Our contribution aligns with our philanthropic objectives and provides an opportunity to create leverage for long-lasting social impact.”
10×10 Philanthropy was founded in Australia in 2013 by Laurence Marshbaum, Nina Skryzynski and Jenny Newmarch.
Its aim is to enable professionals like themselves to lead purpose-driven lives while giving back to their local communities.
10×10 Philanthropy chairman Laurence Marshbaum said, “We are delighted that Merricks Capital has chosen to partner with us.
“We believe that social innovation lies at the heart of solving many of society’s largest problems, and that spirit of entrepreneurship is shared between Merricks Capital and 10×10.
“Merricks Capital’s support will ensure that a new generation of social entrepreneurs and social purpose organisations will be able to access capital and networks to help them to grow and deliver solutions to some of our society’s most pressing problems.
“We look forward to raising awareness around the organisations we are able to support and the impact we are able to achieve together.”
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