Glossary
This glossary has been developed to establish a shared conceptual foundation for all stakeholders operating in the fields of impact investing and the impact economy.
Impact investing, impact measurement and management, outcomes-based financing, and related concepts—which are increasingly used across finance, public policy, entrepreneurship, and social impact—are explained with reference to international frameworks while taking the Turkish context into account.
The aim is to create a consistent terminology across disciplines, reduce conceptual ambiguity encountered in practice, and support the wider adoption of impact-oriented approaches.
EYDK Dictionary
There is currently 1 name in this directory beginning with the letter Q.
Q
Quasi-equity
Quasi-equity is a hybrid financing instrument positioned between debt and equity. In this structure, an investor provides capital to a company but receives returns linked to the company’s revenue, profit, or overall performance rather than a fixed interest payment. The investor typically does not become a full shareholder or holds only limited ownership rights. Quasi-equity is commonly used to finance early-stage companies, SMEs, and impact enterprises, as it offers flexible repayment terms while aligning investor returns with the company’s growth and performance.