George Overholser

Overview

Third Sector Capital Partners is a nonprofit advisory firm that collaborates with governments, nonprofits, and private funders to develop evidence-based initiatives and Pay for Success projects. The firm specializes in innovative public-private contracting strategies to address societal challenges. Their mission is to accelerate America's transition to a performance-driven social sector. The firm's investment strategy centers on ESG and impact investing, targeting growth, late-stage, and pre-IPO stages. They focus on sectors such as social services, public policy, and the nonprofit sector, primarily within the United States. Third Sector Capital Partners has a history of deploying significant government resources toward outcomes-oriented programs, with over $1.8 billion allocated across more than 50 communities. Under the leadership of George Overholser, Third Sector Capital Partners has been instrumental in launching several Pay for Success programs, driving substantial public sector resources toward measurable improvements in social outcomes. Their work includes partnerships with various foundations and financial institutions to develop and scale new approaches for creating opportunities for low-income individuals and improving urban communities. The firm's approach emphasizes aligning public and private investments to support high-performing social programs, aiming to achieve better outcomes for all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Investment Focus

• Focus on performance-driven social sector initiatives
• Alignment with ESG and impact investing principles
• Targeting growth, late-stage, and pre-IPO stages
• Primarily operating within the United States
• Engagement in sectors such as social services, public policy, and the nonprofit sector

Portfolio Companies