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Reimagining investment: Human rights in venture capital

By October 28, 2021December 5th, 2023No Comments
VC firms can be gatekeepers to prevent rights abuses, including surveillance that targets minorities, migrants and activists.

Are venture builders failing to address and manage international human rights risks as part of their portfolio company due diligence?

A recent report from Amnesty International noted that “the vast majority of the world’s most influential venture capital firms operate with little to no consideration of the human rights impact of their decisions.”