Upaya Social Ventures Joins Business Fights Poverty As An Impact Partner

Press Release

Jun 12

Written By Upaya

Seattle, Washington | June 12, 2025

Upaya Social Ventures is proud to join Business Fights Poverty as an official Impact Partner, strengthening our commitment to global collaboration and shared learning in the fight against extreme poverty.

Business Fights Poverty is a leading international network that convenes businesses, nonprofits, and academic institutions working at the intersection of enterprise and social change. With a focus on advancing equity, sustainability, and resilience, the platform connects over 30,000 professionals who are dedicated to making business a force for good.

Upaya’s mission—supporting early-stage businesses that create dignified jobs for people living in extreme poverty—aligns closely with the values of this community. As an Impact Partner, Upaya will contribute learnings from over a decade of working with more than 40 social enterprises across India that have created 50,000+ dignified jobs in sectors such as agriculture and allied industries, the creative economy, and waste management.

“This partnership is an opportunity for us to share, listen, and co-create,” said Shruti Goel, Co-CEO of Upaya. “We look forward to contributing to conversations on job creation and inclusive development while learning from partners who are equally committed to systems-level change.”

As part of this collaboration, Upaya will engage in global dialogues around inclusive employment, enterprise-led poverty alleviation, and innovative finance. We will share practical insights through knowledge pieces, interviews, and events, highlighting the voices of jobholders and entrepreneurs working at the frontlines of change.

By joining Business Fights Poverty’s Impact Partner community, Upaya strengthens its ability to connect with global peers and bring more visibility to the transformative power of dignified jobs.

ABOUT UPAYA SOCIAL VENTURES:

Upaya Social Ventures is building a dignified economy by providing investment and support to early-stage businesses creating sustainable livelihoods for people living in the most extreme poverty.

Upaya’s award-winning impact-first model seeks out and supports oft-overlooked companies creating work that is safe, stable, inclusive, and rewarding—generating a transformative impact on families, communities, and economies.

Since its founding in 2011, Upaya’s portfolio companies have created over 50,000 dignified jobs across India. Please visit upayasv.org for more information.