Lisa Kleissner

Overview

Lisa Kleissner is a prominent impact investor and philanthropist based in the United States. She co-founded the KL Felicitas Foundation in 2000 with her husband, Charly Kleissner, aiming to support social entrepreneurs and enterprises worldwide in developing and growing sustainably. The foundation is dedicated to impact investing, aligning its portfolio with social and environmental goals while achieving market-rate returns. In addition to her work with the KL Felicitas Foundation, Lisa co-founded Toniic in 2010, a global impact investor network, and Hawaii Investment Ready in 2013, an organization fostering socially-minded businesses in Hawaii. She has been involved in early investments in companies like Biolite, which produces clean energy stoves, and MA'O Organic Farms, supporting sustainable agriculture. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Architecture in Environmental Design from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She has served on various boards and advisory roles, including The Philanthropy Workshop West and the Global Philanthropy Forum. Her work emphasizes the integration of social and environmental considerations into investment strategies, advocating for transparency and accountability in impact investing.

Investment Focus

• Social and environmental impact alignment
• Market-rate financial returns
• Sustainable business models

Portfolio Companies