Getting Started

Systemic investing is an emergent field. At the TransCap Initiative, we work alongside others on building the field’s theory and practice as well as the bridges that connect the two. We do so primarily through original research and innovation, and real-world prototyping.

This practice guide adds a practical layer to the conceptual ideas found in our white paper and hallmarks document. Its purpose is to make systemic investing actionable, to show how the ideas at the heart of systemic investing could be operationalized in practice.

But before we get into the details of the what and how of systemic investing, let's first set the foundation. In this introductory chapter you can find:

• An introduction to systemic investing including what it is and why it is relevant

• Information about this guide including its purpose, structure and primary audiences

• And an introduction to the systemic investing process, the structural logic underpinning this guide