We support enterprises to scale their social impact
SVA invests in great organisations with the capacity to generate both positive social outcomes and financial returns.
We invest to drive positive housing outcomes
SVA invests to help make stable, appropriate and affordable accommodation available for all people in Australia.
We support innovative programs through social impact bonds
SVA partners with service providers and government to develop Social Impact Bonds and other payment by outcome structures.
We link investors to opportunities that make a difference
SVA is committed to generating long-term meaningful change that will allow people and communities to thrive. Impact investing gives investors the opportunity to invest in this change.
Our portfolio
STREAT
Vanguard Laundry Services
Nightingale
Maths Pathway
Ability Enterprises
Glenview
Life without barriers
Horizon
PGM Refiners
Resolve
Aspire
Project Independence
A snapshot of our current and past portfolio
Insights
Is your program suitable for a social impact bond?
A practical guide to help you self-assess your program’s appropriateness for a SIB.
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Funding their vision
Four social purpose organisations describe how social impact investing has provided a flexible, mission-aligned and supportive approach to funding their vision.
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HESTA commits $40 million to impact investing market
This is the second commitment made through HESTA’s Social Impact Investment Trust, which is managed by SVA.
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Michael Lynch
Michael leads the Impact Investing team and is passionate about generating positive change in Australia to create a society where all people can thrive.
Elyse Sainty
Elyse is looking forward to driving her tractor more but in the meantime continues to grapple with Social Impact Bonds.
Alex Oppes
Alex is driven by building social enterprises and impactful business. His expertise is employment-focused social enterprises and social procurement.
Rebecca Thomas
Rebecca’s focus is the social, affordable and disability housing sector, SVA’s touch football team, and social impact investment partnerships with large scale not-for-profits.
Nathan Sowell
When Nathan is not busy turning the Melbourne office into an indoor jungle, he is the contact person for high-growth impact businesses. His work passion is tech-enabled solutions in education and disability.
Casey Taylor
Casey is a social impact bond and outcomes based contracting guru, with a focus on mental health, homelessness and First Australians.
Laurie Berrange
Laurie believes social enterprises play a crucial role in solving social issues in a way that is sustainable. Health, aged and community care, and Indigenous business are Laurie’s sweet spot.
Letitia Tunmore
Letitia is focused on the smooth running of Impact Investing's operations and is the person to contact with any administrative investor queries.