Sebastian Rocca
About me
I am a social entrepreneur, innovator, coach, and LGBTQI activist, dedicated to driving sustainable and scalable social change. I founded Micro Rainbow and the Micro Rainbow International Foundation, both of which work to promote equality for LGBTQI people through housing, employment, and entrepreneurship—both in the UK and internationally.
As a pioneer in social investment within the LGBTQI human rights sector, I am passionate about developing innovative, sustainable, and replicable models for social change.
Impactful Initiatives
• In the UK, I established the first national housing scheme for homeless LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees.
• In Cambodia, I designed and implemented the first microfinance program for LGBTQI people living in poverty.
• In Brazil, I launched the first small business incubator supporting LGBTQI entrepreneurs in poverty.
These award-winning initiatives have successfully attracted social investment and continue to create meaningful impact.
Awards & Recognition
• 2021-2024 – Micro Rainbow recognized as one of the top 100 social enterprises in the UK by NatWest and Pioneers Post for four consecutive years
• 2024 – Named Pioneering Leader of the Year by NatWest and Pioneers Post
• 2024 – Finalist for the Great British Entrepreneurs Awards – Business with a Purpose
• 2022 – Received an Honorary Fellowship from Social Enterprise UK for contributions to the social enterprise movement
Let’s create something extraordinary together
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