Upaya Social Ventures was founded in 2011 to create dignified jobs for people living in extreme poverty by building scalable businesses with investment and consulting support.
Our Goal
50,000 dignified jobs by 2025
Our Impact
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Early-stage companies that are too large for microfinance but not yet ready for traditional investments are driving the creation of dignified work for those in the most extreme poverty. We’re often the first institutional investor for our portfolio partners.
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For us, impact is not just about the quantity of jobs created, but the quality of those jobs — especially for people who most need the stability and safety that comes from a steady income.
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Through our pioneering recycled philanthropy model, we provide capital that is more patient and more outcomes-driven. The companies in our portfolio represent some of the most challenging geographies and industries in India, where most investors won’t dare to go. We take that risk because that’s how we can move more people out of extreme poverty.
Upaya is an award-winning impact-first nonprofit organization with a unique mandate
Extreme poverty is not a one-sided issue.
Dignified jobs are part of the global movement for a more just and sustainable future. Our Strategic Plan for job creation in India’s most vulnerable communities includes our commitments to climate justice and gender equality.
Will you help us create a better future?