Re-thinking how Social Impact is Funded in India
The social sector is changing fast — demanding new ways to fund, scale, and sustain impact. But the system still faces familiar roadblocks: non-profits remain tied to grants, for-profits struggle to embed impact into their core, and governments lack scalable financing tools.
At ImpactScale, we’re transforming how change-makers access capital — unlocking innovative funding pathways that many never knew were possible.
Founded by Arvind Pandian, Gautam Chakraborty, and Subrato Mondal — the architects behind India’s first $300+ million blended finance healthcare facility and the world’s first maternal health impact bond — we bring over 90 years of combined experience driving ecosystem-wide solutions across health, climate, livelihoods, and education.
We work at the intersection of public, private, and philanthropic capital, building models that open new markets, unite diverse stakeholders, and deliver solutions designed to be owned, scaled, and sustained. Through innovative financing models, mission-aligned advisory, and capacity building, we’re shaping a future where impact is not only measurable — but built to last.
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCE SOLUTIONS
Fundraising and Capital Solutions
We design funding pathways that move you beyond short-term grants into scalable, mission-aligned capital. From Social Stock Exchange listings to blended finance structures, we help you access innovative funding sources that matches your growth.
If you’re a Social Enterprise or an NGO ready to grow, we connect you with the right capital and structure it for long-term success.
Strategic Advisory
We align funders, governments, and change-makers with strategies built for system-wide impact. From policy design and sector research to large-scale program architecture, we help you turn vision into actionable roadmaps.
If you're a policymaker or grant-making foundation, we help you create tailored programs and partnerships that deliver measurable, lasting change.
Impact Measurement
We measure what matters — from ESG metrics to SDG alignment — to give you credible proof of your social and environmental impact.
If you’re a CSR or Philanthropic leader, we help you track and validate results so you can report with confidence and drive continuous improvement.
Capacity Building
We equip teams with the skills, systems, and tools to unlock and manage capital effectively, strengthen operations, and lead sustainable change.
If you’re a growing Organization, we strengthen your people, processes, and leadership for scale.
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Over 90 years of Collective Experience
Built India’s first $300M+ blended finance healthcare facility, supporting 100+ health enterprises.
Led the world’s first maternal & newborn health impact bond, improving quality of care for up to 600,000 pregnant women and newborns in Rajasthan
Multi-Sectoral Finance Advisory on innovative financing models for TB, NCDs, climate-health, diagnostics, and primary care
Structured India’s largest corporate partnership for public health and climate change mitigation and adaptation programs
Ecosystem Partnerships with NSE, AVPN, IIC, and leading financial and philanthropic institutions to co-develop blended finance instruments
OUR CORE OFFERINGS
YOUR Strategic Partner for Innovative Financing
FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
Scaling an impact-driven business means balancing growth with mission.
At ImpactScale, we connect social enterprises with blended finance, markets, and strategies that reduce risk and accelerate sustainable expansion.
Blended Finance Mobilization:
Combine grants, equity, debt, and catalytic capital to fuel your growth.
Risk Mitigation:
Build systems to reduce investment and operational risks.
Market Linkages:
Expand reach through connections with domestic and international markets.
Sustainable Growth:
Improve financial health and environmental efficiency while staying true to your mission.
FOR NGOs
You’re building impact on the ground — but sustaining it requires more than short-term grants.
At ImpactScale, we help non-profits strengthen their financial engines and access diverse, reliable sources of capital.
Resource Mobilization:
Unlock funding from government schemes, international donors, and institutions.
Innovative Financing:
Explore new tools like zero-coupon, zero-principal bonds on the Social Stock Exchange.
Diverse Funding Channels:
Tap into CSR, family foundations, philanthropy, and diaspora networks for sustained growth.
Strategic Support:
Strengthen your strategy, business models, and impact measurement to build credibility and long-term sustainability.
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FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Governments are under pressure to deliver ambitious social outcomes with limited budgets.
At ImpactScale, we design innovative financing models and build institutional capacity to help public programs scale effectively.
CSR & Diaspora Programs:
Mobilize resources through state-led CSR initiatives and diaspora partnerships.
Results-Based Financing:
Design and implement social impact bonds and other outcomes-linked financing models.
Institutional Capacity:
Establish financing units within government to lead innovative funding programs.
Rapid Assessments:
Rapidly evaluate private-sector partnerships and strengthen ongoing innovative financing programs.
FOR IMPACT INVESTORS
Impact-driven capital needs trusted pathways and measurable results.
At ImpactScale, we create customized investment vehicles and partnerships that align your funds with credible enterprises and systemic change.
Trsuted Partnerships:
Connect with credible NGOs and social enterprises aligned to your mission.
Tailored Funding Vehicles:
Structure funds and instruments (Category, Alternative Investment Funds) that match your impact priorities.
Investment Facilitation:
Build partnerships with TRL 5+ ready social enterprises.
Strategic Insights:
Identify high-impact opportunities and measure results through independent assessments.
TESTIMONIALS
What an incredible journey! Your contributions to USAID India—especially through initiatives like SAMRIDH and the Development Impact Bond—have truly set benchmarks in development finance. Your vision to blend financial innovation with social purpose is both timely and transformative. Wishing you continued success as you lead the way in shaping India’s social finance ecosystem. Looking forward to seeing the impact unfold!
Shoumik Guha
Director of Development, Janaagraha, New Delhi
So great to see that the magical trio are working together. I have learnt so much from you sincerely hope to work with you some day. All the very best!
Fida Mehran
Health Systems Specialist, UNICEF, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Congrats on the new ventures Gautam. You are an amazing pioneer and clear eyed champion of innovative financing – thank you for teaching me so much!
Monisha Ashok
Director, Health Investment, US International Development Finance Corporation, Washington, USA
What an impressive transition. It sounds exciting. Thank you for all of your incredible service at USAID.
Wendy Taylor
President and CEO, William Davidson Institute, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Great to see your continued passion for the innovative financing space for social purpose. It was great working with you during co-creation of India’s first Development Impact Bond for MCH!
Kali Prasad Roy
Lead-MEL, WPP Media, New Delhi
I have had the previlige to work in both UTKRISHT AND SAMRIDH project funded by USAID and have only fond memories. Thank you for all the learnings.
Dr. Pankhuri Rai
Director, Manyata (FOGSI Initiative), Swasti, Delhi
Congratulations Gautam! It was a great pleasure working with you on innovative initiatives such as SAMRIDH IMPACT, Mukti Pay-for-Performance and Skill Impact Bond.
Sudheer Nadipally
Lead – Impact Measurement and Tuberculosis (PAHAL – SAMRIDH project), IPE Global, New Delhi
Driven by innovations for impact — let’s create change that lasts.