SIMA Funds

Overview

SIMA Funds is an innovative impact investment firm committed to integrating financial, social, and environmental objectives to create positive change. Established in 2016 by experienced impact investment pioneers Asad Mahmood and Michael Rauenhorst, SIMA specializes in promoting investments that deliver both financial returns and meaningful impact. The firm operates across three core areas: asset management, advisory and philanthropic services, and the establishment of social businesses. SIMA's mission is to enhance the lives of individuals at the Bottom of the Pyramid by providing demand-driven capital and tailored advisory solutions to scale sustainable, profitable enterprises. SIMA's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as renewable energy, affordable housing, and financial inclusion, targeting companies and projects that deliver social and environmental benefits in emerging markets. The firm employs a triple-bottom-line approach, aiming to achieve strong financial returns while creating substantial social and environmental impact. SIMA collaborates with individual, institutional, philanthropic, and public sector investors to develop market-based opportunities that balance risk and reward. The firm's portfolio includes funds like the Off-Grid Solar and Financial Access Fund, the Emerging Distributor Finance Fund (EDFF), and the Energy Access Relief Fund (EARF), each designed to address specific challenges in their respective sectors. With a proven track record, SIMA has raised and deployed over $400 million in impact investments, benefiting more than 150 social enterprises across 25 countries. The firm's principals have cumulatively placed over $2.3 billion in impact investments, demonstrating their commitment to driving sustainable change. SIMA's unique culture of transparency and inclusiveness, combined with its innovative business model, sets it apart in the impact investing landscape. The firm continues to pioneer solutions that integrate social goals into financial strategies, aiming to create lasting positive change in underserved communities worldwide.

Investment Focus

• Focus on renewable energy, affordable housing, and financial inclusion investments
• Target companies and projects delivering social and environmental benefits in emerging markets
• Align with SIMA's mission to enhance the lives of individuals at the Bottom of the Pyramid

Portfolio Companies