PRESS RELEASE
February 14, 2017 – ImpactAssets announced today that Arborview Capital is one of the 50 fund managers selected for its 2016 impact investing showcase, the ImpactAssets 50 (IA 50), a free online resource for investors and financial advisors. The sixth annual guide features fund managers representing private equity and debt investments that deliver social and environmental impact as well as strong financial returns.
Fund managers included in the IA 50 2016 manage an estimated $10.6B in assets devoted to creating positive social and environmental impact.
“As impact investing continues to move from niche to mainstream, those new to the field – as well as impact veterans – appreciate the IA 50’s broad overview of innovative fund strategies,” said Jed Emerson, Chief Impact Strategist, ImpactAssets. “The IA 50 roster offers a great overview of innovative managers and diverse approaches to creating impact with investment capital.”
Karl Khoury, Co-founder and Partner at Arborview Capital commented, “We are very appreciative for the tremendous positive contribution that ImpactAssets has on the financial community and for investors. And we are certainly excited to be a part of the IA 50 and recognized for the positive impact we are making through our investments, portfolio companies and on behalf of our investors.”
The IA 50 Review Committee is chaired by Jed Emerson, Chief Impact Strategist of ImpactAssets. Jennifer Kenning, CEO and Co-Founder of Align Impact served as the Committee’s Senior Investment Advisor. Members include, Karl "Charly" Kleissner, Co-Founder of Toniic and KL Felicitas Foundation; Kathy Leonard, Senior Vice President, Investments and Senior Portfolio Manager for UBS; Deval Patrick, Managing Director of Bain Capital; Liesel Pritzker Simmons and Ian Simmons; Co-Founders of Blue Haven Initiative; Fran Seegull, Executive Director, U.S. Impact Investing Alliance of Ford Foundation and Matthew Weatherley-White, Managing Director of The CAPROCK Group.
"The IA 50 was designed to help convert interest into action by showcasing funds with expert management and solid track records,” said Matthew Weatherly White, a member of the IA 50 Review Committee and Managing Director, The CAPROCK Group. “Investors who have been watching from the sidelines and waiting for the field to mature will find no shortage of opportunities.”
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About Arborview Capital
Arborview Capital is a growth equity and venture capital firm that makes investments in impact-focused companies across the energy efficiency, resource efficiency and sustainability sectors. Arborview’s principals have significant experience partnering with exceptional management teams to build best-of-breed businesses in high growth industries. Arborview is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
About ImpactAssets
ImpactAssets is a nonprofit financial services firm that increases the flow of capital into investments that deliver financial, social, and environmental returns. ImpactAssets’ donor advised fund (The Giving Fund), Impact Investment Notes, and field building initiatives enable philanthropists, other asset owners, and their wealth advisors to advance social or environmental change through investment.
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