Global Distributors Collective: Growth and fundraising journeys of last mile distributors
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Authors
Hinrichs, Federico
Colenbrander, Emma
Klarsfeld McGrath, Lucie
Issue Date
2021-05-12
Type
Language
en
Keywords
Development , Energy , Sustainability , Technology
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Abstract
This piece of research was undertaken in Feb-April 2021, to understand the fundraising and growth journeys of high performing last mile distributors (LMD) from the GDC membership. The research demonstrates that: 1) LMDs are achieving substantial impact; 2) Faster-growth and international LMDs have raised more capital, in particular equity; 3) Slower-growth and local LMDs have achieved more sales per $ of capital raised; 4) Successful LMDs have shown they need particularly types of funding at different stages; 5) LMDs across the board, including successful LMDs, still face barriers to access capital including the need for a track record and being investor ready.
Description
This piece of research was undertaken from February to April 2021, to explore the fundraising and growth journeys of high performing last mile distributors (LMDs) from the GDC's membership.