The Builders Fund

Today on National Renewable Energy Day, we’re reflecting on the impact renewable energy has—not just on the planet, but on people. ???? At PosiGen, we’re committed to making solar energy accessible to the families who need it most. Together, we’re building a future that’s sustainable, inclusive, and bright. #NationalRenewableEnergyDay #SolarForAll #EnergyEquity #CleanEnergyFuture

#BCorpMonth is all about the B Corp community—a generation of people using business as a force for good across industries, regions and cultures. No mission too big. No business too small. No effort too late. No future too far. #GenB

“What I’m really interested in is, we see opportunities through impact investment to improve the livelihoods of poor people all around the world. Impact investing can have a huge role in increasing the affordability of housing, health, food and nutrition.” - Amit Bouri, The Global Impact Investing Network CEO

PosiGen achieved B Corp certification in 2023, placing them among a community of businesses leading in verified social and environmental performance, transparency, and legal accountability. The Builders Fund provided the company with guidance and support throughout the certification process in alignment with the fund’s IMM strategy. Peter Shaper, PosiGen CEO said, "Certification by the B-Lab not only validates the hard work of the dedicated PosiGen workforce for over a decade now, but will also help the company continue to grow in attracting top talent, building stronger partnerships and demonstrating how we make a meaningful difference for the communities that we serve." #BCorpMonth #GenB

Builders Fund Director of Impact Amelia Ahl will be speaking about value creation strategies in impact investing at the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business 8th annual Practice Forum on 3/27.?

We are excited to share?the latest Gratitude Railroad updates in our Winter Newsletter, centered around the theme of Breaking Trail Together. Since our last newsletter, we... ?Received a Gold rating through BlueMark's impact assessment ?Announced the final close of the Inclusive Capital Fund, an impact fund of funds dedicated to backing exceptional emerging,?underrepresented private fund managers ?Made headway with our partnership with?Plankton Energy, taking two of our initial solar projects live in December ?Held a full calendar of events from various member meetups to topical roundtables, as well as our Gratitude Investor Gathering, which welcomed 150 mission-aligned investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders for an inspiring three days focused on impact investing ?Invested in companies making strides in their fields, like Little Otter, a leading digital health company addressing the growing youth mental health crisis through evidence-backed, high-quality family care In addition to these highlights, our Managing Partners, Thomas Knowles and Rebekah Saul Butler, expand on the idea of "breaking trail" in impact investing, reflecting on the current state of the industry in an ever-changing political and economic landscape. We invite you to read on for updates on recent investments, portfolio company news, and a glimpse into our upcoming community events. https://lnkd.in/gMVar_bZ #impactinvesting #impactventurecapital #investorcommunity

Builders portfolio company Urban Remedy announces the launch of #organic high protein collagen meal replacement shakes.

Being part of #GenB means acting for change. This month, we’re celebrating 10 years as a certified B Corp! We decided to pursue certification during our first year of operations because being a B Corp means taking systems responsibility for our actions and being part of a community harnessing business as a force for good. With more than 80% of our portfolio certified B Corp, we’re proud to help build this movement of responsible, competitive businesses.

Research shows that there are ample financial and strategic benefits to companies that prioritize gender and racial equity. Diversity in governance and the workplace can be tied to financial outperformance. And diverse companies are not only able to outperform their peers but also improve their collective intelligence and innovation. That’s why Builders invests in businesses owned and managed by women and seeks to improve diversity across our boards, management teams, and employee bases. Since we began tracking demographic information across our portfolio, we have seen increases in the representation of women at the leadership and board levels. As of 2023, our entire portfolio meets the 2X Challenge criteria for leadership and employment. #IWD #InternationalWomensDay #2XChallenge

Certified B Corps demonstrate positive social and environmental impact. We’re part of a generation of businesses building a better world. This #BCorpMonth, we’re proud to celebrate 10 years of certification, and our portfolio companies Traditional Medicinals, MIXT, PosiGen, and Urban Remedy-all certified B Corps.