DOMiNO Ventures introduces the “Better Future Goals” to pioneer sustainability objectives for startups in AI, Gaming, and Web3

DOMiNO Ventures, which invests in startups with the vision of creating DOMiNO Effect for Better Future, aims not only financial success but also social and environmental impact with its investments in innovative startups in Türkiye, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. The early-stage venture capital fund, which invests in Artificial Intelligence, Gaming, and Web3, announced its approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles within the framework of the “Better Future Goals” (BFGs), which focuses on 8 of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Steps with Better Future Goals (BFGs)

With the “Better Future Goals” framework, DOMiNO Ventures focuses on eight different areas among those covered by 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) announced by the United Nations. At the intersection of innovative technologies and innovative thinking, DOMiNO Ventures aims to create benefit for society and the world in the areas of Good Health and Well-being (SDG3), Gender Equality (SDG5), Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG7), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG8), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG9), Reducing Inequalities (SDG10), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG12) and Climate Action (SDG13) through its strategy and investments. This framework ensures that the fund not only supports startups that create technological transformation in the market but also accelerates the success of startups that offer ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable solutions.

A New Perspective on Investments with ESG Principles

DOMiNO Ventures wants to increase its positive impact by shaping its investment processes according to ESG principles and SDGs. This approach includes a detailed ESG policy which includes reducing environmental impact and supporting societal improvement while aiming for financial, social & environmental performance in the startups invested in. DOMiNO Ventures guides investors and startups to develop sustainable business models with the ESG Guidebook they prepared and also conducts due diligence processes that evaluate the compliance of potential investments with ESG criteria. Also, DOMiNO Ventures measures and reports startups’ performance scores on ESG by providing an assessment form that evaluates how startups integrate ESG principles into their business models and operations. This assessment form provides startups with a clear roadmap to achieve their sustainability goals.

Investing in the Future: Sustainability-Driven Transformation

Mustafa Kopuk, Managing Partner of DOMiNO Ventures, expresses their motivation in the following words: “Our goal is to support and be one of the pioneers of global technology entrepreneurship based on ESG principles and contributing to sustainability. As DOMiNO, the role of the investor is not only to provide capital to startups but also to guide them to grow sustainably and ethically. In this context, we have prepared guiding materials for Artificial Intelligence, Web3, and Gaming startups in our focus area. We aim to make a real difference by supporting our startups at every step to embrace their environmental and social responsibilities to contribute to a more sustainable world for future generations.”

“Hedefimiz, ESG (Çevresel, Sosyal ve Yönetişim) prensiplerine dayanan ve sürdürülebilirliğe katkıda bulunan global teknoloji girişimciliğini desteklemek ve öncülerinden biri olmak. DOMiNO olarak, yatırımcının rolünün girişimlere sadece sermaye sağlamak değil, aynı zamanda girişimlerin sürdürülebilir ve etik değerlerle büyümesine rehberlik etmek olduğuna inanıyoruz. Bu kapsamda odak alanımıza giren Yapay Zeka, Web3 ve Oyun girişimleri için rehber niteliğinde çalışmalar yayınladık. Girişimlerimizin gelecek nesillere yaşanabilir bir dünya bırakmak için çevresel ve sosyal sorumluluklarına sahip çıkmasını her adımda destekleyerek, gerçek bir fark yaratmayı hedefliyoruz.”

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