Identifying impact priorities, building logic models and setting up indicators and calculations can demand significant time and expertise.
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IMPACT MEASUREMENT & MANAGEMENT
Put IMM
into Practice
Bring impact planning, measurement, evaluation, monitoring and reporting into one connected process—and use the evidence to inform decisions over time.
ISSUES
Impact Management Shouldn’t End with a Report
An impact report is only one milestone. Teams need reliable data, consistent measures and processes that help them review progress and make decisions throughout the year.
Indicators, public statistics, assessment methods and results often sit in separate files and tools, making them difficult to reuse.
Logic models and KPIs built for a report can be left behind instead of informing the next review or improvement cycle.
Impact work may remain separate from investment reviews, business management and conversations with stakeholders.
PRODUCT
One Foundation for Data, Tools and IMM Workflows
impactlake™ combines core IMM capabilities, connected impact data and workflows designed for different organizations and decisions.
It goes beyond designing logic models and KPIs. Teams can update evidence and assessments over time, produce reports from managed information, and carry findings into business and investment decisions.
FEATURES
From Impact Strategy to Everyday Decisions
Plan, measure and review impact with tools designed to fit existing business and investment processes.
Use existing documents, templates and AI assistance as starting points for logic models and KPIs.
Link logic models, KPIs, calculations and results so information can flow from one stage to the next.
Reference indicators, statistics, assessment methods and cases to support more consistent impact assessments.
Keep targets, results and assumptions up to date as your business and stakeholder priorities evolve.
Bring impact information into investment, lending, management and public-sector workflows.
Connect public statistics, spreadsheets and surveys to your impact models, reporting and other systems.
AI ACCESS
Access Impact Knowledge from Your AI Assistant
Explore impact questions in ChatGPT or Claude with access to impactlake™ reference data and methods. Bring impact research into the tools you already use, while retaining human review for assessments and decisions.
How to use AI and MCPAsk a questionExplore challenges, outcomes and KPIs in natural language
Refer to domain knowledgeUse impact data and assessment expertise
Turn Findings into Structured WorkCarry insights into ongoing IMM workflows
Designed for the Way You Manage Impact
One shared foundation supports different needs—from venture investment and lending to corporate strategy, impact ventures and local policy.
VC / CVCInvestment theses, DD and investee supportInstitutional investorsFund-level evaluation and monitoringFinancial institutionsLending assessment, ongoing monitoring and PIFBusinesses and organizationsManagement, business strategy and disclosureImpact creatorsBusiness growth and impact outcomesLocal governments and public bodiesLocal policy and public-private collaboration
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Getting started
What is impact measurement and management (IMM)?
IMM is a continuous process of planning, measuring and evaluating the social and environmental changes created by businesses and investments, and using the findings for improvement and decisions. It extends beyond producing logic models and reports.
What can I do with impactlake™?
Use core IMM capabilities—from issue analysis, logic models and KPIs to calculation design, impact assessment, performance management and reporting—in a connected process. See core capabilities
Can I use it without extensive IMM experience?
Start with existing materials, templates and reference data. We can also discuss initial design and operational support for organization-wide adoption. See plans and implementation
Can we reuse our existing logic models and KPIs?
No. Existing outputs can be reviewed, updated and linked to KPIs, calculations and performance data. Import options depend on the data format. Explore Core IMM Tools
Can we get started before we have much performance data?
Yes. Early on, you can document impact hypotheses, indicators, measurement plans and assumptions for estimates. As data accumulates, use it to evaluate and update your assessment.
Indicators, data and evaluation
Can you help select KPIs and impact indicators?
Use indicator frameworks such as IRIS+, public statistics and reference cases to identify appropriate measures and methods. Their final suitability must be evaluated in the context of the business. Explore the data foundation
Can we use spreadsheets, external data and survey results?
There are ways to use spreadsheets, public statistics and survey data in IMM. Available survey and integration features depend on the plan and environment. Explore integration capabilities
Can we use assessment results for ongoing management?
Logic models, KPIs, targets, actuals and assessment assumptions can be connected and reused for annual updates, monitoring, review and reporting. About impactlake™
Can we report to investors and other stakeholders?
Managed information can be used in reports and web disclosures. Sharing, exchange and access controls depend on the organization and its operating environment. Explore the data foundation
AI and organizational use
How can we use impactlake™ from ChatGPT or Claude?
AI and MCP access initially support reference to IMM knowledge and methods. Available operations and connection requirements vary by AI service and available features. Explore AI and MCP
Can we use AI-generated logic models and assessments as they are?
AI suggestions are useful starting points, but their fit with the business, evidence, assumptions and appropriate review and approval must be checked. impactlake™ provides capabilities for managing these elements continuously. See AI integration
Does impactlake™ support investment, lending and enterprise workflows?
Yes. Workflow modules and custom designs build on shared IMM capabilities to support investment and lending, portfolio management and business operations. Explore solutions by user
Can it connect to our CRM or investment management system?
API and file-based integrations can be designed for existing systems. This does not imply a built-in connector for every service; custom integration may be required. Explore enterprise adoption
How do we get started and receive implementation support?
Start by reviewing your target business, assessment objectives and existing materials and data. Enterprise adoption can also include an IMM process review and design of workflows and AI usage. See plans and implementation
Put Your Impact Data to Work
Whether you’re beginning with a logic model or scaling an established IMM process, start with the capabilities that fit your work.