From financial instruments to global supply chains: reshaping the landscape for regeneration

Regeneration is gaining traction, but what does it take to finance and scale truly regenerative businesses? In this episode, Alessa Berg, founder of Top Tier Impact, explains why regeneration requires a systemic mindset, how financial instruments can support regenerative models, and what founders need to consider before taking funding.

Alessa shares practical distinctions between debt, grants, equity, and blended finance, and advises founders to get clear on their long-term vision before choosing a path. She explains how regenerative VC funds differ from traditional ones in capital structure, return expectations, and alignment with impact. The conversation also highlights overlooked local opportunities for regeneration, especially in Europe, and challenges in shifting global supply chains.

People Alessa Berg, Founder at Top Tier Impact https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessaberg/

Patrick Hypscher, Circular Business Strategist, PaaS Expert https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypscher/

Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:26 Founding Top Tier Impact 03:40 Scaling and Mission of Top Tier Impact 06:00 Systemic Approach and Governance 07:07 Systematic Issues and Financial Options for Regenerative Businesses
13:28 Understanding Regeneration and Suitable Sectors 19:22 Financial Instruments for Early Stage Founders 22:20 Regenerative Terms 25:55 Regenerative-focused VC Funds 28:17 Capital Structures and Compromises in Regenerative Investment 32:52 Hotspots for Regenerative Transformation and Next Steps 38:23 Tip for Founders 39:44 Circular Trends in the Next Three Years 41:29 Who Should Contact Top Tier Impact

About Top Tier Impact (TTI) is a global ecosystem uniting investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals dedicated to addressing the world’s most pressing challenges through impact and sustainability. Founded in 2019, TTI’s mission is to mainstream impact-driven thinking in investment and business management, catalyzing the shift toward sustainable economic systems.

With a network spanning over 50 countries and thousands of founders, corporate professionals, and investors managing $50 trillion in assets, TTI facilitates collaboration, investment, and innovation across sectors such as climate tech, regenerative finance, and food systems. The organization provides its members with exclusive networking opportunities, and access to events like the United Nations COP and Davos WEF, while also offering advisory services in ESG, climate, and policy to bridge private sector expertise with public policy implementation.

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