Social Finance
Overview
Social Finance is a national nonprofit and registered investment adviser dedicated to mobilizing capital to drive social progress. They focus on outcomes-based financing and impact investing to improve systems and expand opportunities for individuals and communities. Their work spans various sectors, including education, healthcare, housing, and workforce development, aiming to create measurable positive outcomes. The organization collaborates with government, philanthropy, and business leaders to design and implement innovative financing models that address complex social challenges. Their strategies involve developing impact-first investments, designing workforce and education pathways, and working with governments to implement data-driven practices. Through these efforts, Social Finance seeks to build, test, and scale new models that are accountable for results, sharing insights to build the field of practitioners advancing a more effective society. Since its founding in 2011, Social Finance has mobilized over $500 million in investments, serving people in every state. Their approach emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and inclusion, aiming to create smarter systems and better results for communities across the United States.
Investment Focus
- Impact-first investments
- Measurable positive outcomes
- Collaboration with public, private, and social sectors
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Social Finance invest in?
Social Finance invests in Healthcare, Education, Housing and Workforce Development, and is based in London, England, United Kingdom. Social Finance is listed as a other in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Social Finance invest at?
Social Finance backs companies at Growth, Late Stage and Pre-IPO, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Social Finance invest in?
Social Finance invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Social Finance?
Team members listed for Social Finance include Caroline Gadd (Chief Executive Officer) and Gary Johnston (Director of Research and Innovation at IPSGROW).
What companies has Social Finance invested in?
Social Finance's portfolio includes Colorado Pay It Forward Fund, Boosting Childhood Health in Connecticut and Google Career Certificates Fund.
How do I contact Social Finance?
Social Finance's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
