OAKLAND, Feb. 7, 2017 -- Social Impact Ventures is proud to announce that it has chosen Hermes Homecare to pilot its Propeller program. Hermes is poised to take full advantage of the training, mentoring and networking that Social Impact Ventures provides.
"I’m thrilled to be the first company and a part of the Propeller pilot", said Iyanna Parler, Founder & Chief Care Officer of Hermes. "I feel that Social Impact Ventures investment validates me and my business and I want to take advantage of this opportunity to help us grow."
Social Impact Ventures will make an investment into Hermes and take an active management role in the company’s development providing support along with access to its network. Social Impact Ventures support includes – hands-on strategic and operational support, sales & marketing training, introductions to potential customers, and connections with industry mentors. Social Impact Ventures will give Hermes the tools to move from idea to a growing company.
About Hermes Homecare
Headquartered in Oakland, CA, Hermes Homecare provides affordable, safe, flexible in-home care for your loved ones in home or by phone.
About Social Impact Ventures
Social Impact Ventures applies operational knowledge and skills to develop business and revenue models we think have potential to maximize invested capital and social impact. We seed these ventures with a mix of our own capital and crowdfunding.