Mongabay: How philanthropy in Asia is evolving

Innovative funding mechanisms

Family offices in Singapore are at the forefront of developing innovative funding mechanisms. For instance, Silverstrand Capital focuses on impact investing in regenerative agriculture and biodiversity protection. Kelvin Chiu, founder of Silverstrand, told The Straits Times, “As a single family office without external investors, we are in a unique position with more flexibility in terms of investment timeframe, return expectations, and types of investment. Unlike many funds … that often prioritize financial returns and proven business models, we have the liberty to support nature-positive businesses that create deeper impact but may be deemed too early or too risky by others and end up being overlooked.”