Sic Studio blends venture capital with development economics to address root causes of societal issues in emerging markets and conflict zones. They believe that traditional peacebuilding and development frameworks miss crucial attention to underlying economic, social, and cultural (ESC) dimensions at sub-regional and local levels. Their core conviction is that “capital mechanisms” are more empowering than aid alone, as they give stakeholders “not just a voice, but a say” in their own economic futures.