Investors’ Circle and SJF Institute announced a strategic merger this week to benefit entrepreneurs focused on sustainability.
Investors’ Circle has been supporting young sustainable businesses with their early investments since 1992. They’ve grown into a network of over 150 angel investors, professional venture capitalists, foundations and family offices who "use private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable economy."
The group has facilitated the flow of over $145 million into more than 220 companies and small funds that address social and environmental issues.
SJF was founded in 2001 as an independent nonprofit affiliate of venture capital fund SJF Ventures, which invests in companies that create sustainable jobs. They have provided direct technical assistance to over 1500 entrepreneurs.
The two groups say the merger will increase entrepreneurs’ access to capital, resources and networks, and will provide more opportunities for collaboration among so-called "impact investors".
"IC and SJF Institute are completely mission aligned – we believe that entrepreneurship is key to addressing the world’s greatest social and environmental challenges and supporting the economy," says Suzanne Biegel of Investors’ Circle. "Early stage impact investors are looking for investment-ready companies led by passionate, capable entrepreneurs, and to align their investments with their values."
"We see a great deal of synergy in bringing together our entrepreneur and venture networks with the IC investment network," says Bonny Moellenbrock of SJF Institute. "We want to build a vibrant capital marketplace to put more impact entrepreneurs on a clear path to strong financial growth and measurable social and environmental impact. We know this is the pipeline that later stage institutional investors are seeking. When this happens, everyone wins: the entrepreneurs, the investors, communities, and the planet."
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