Better Money Better World Impact Capital Managers

In this episode, Daniel delves into the thesis and track record of Blackhorn Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund investing in founders transforming how we build, power, and move our world. Melissa Cheong, Managing Director at Blackhorn, sheds light on the company's transformative role in reshaping legacy industries.

Melissa has a long career in impact investing and in addition to her role as General Partner at Blackhorn, she’s an investment committee member of Blue Earth Capital, a leading alternative investor in impact, and Bonfils Stanton Foundation, a Denver-based organization focusing on arts and culture.

Join us for a conversation with one of the few female GPs in venture capital; a leading investor with a track record of identifying technological innovation for societal impact, and learn how Blackhorn Ventures approach is transforming transportation, energy, construction, supply chain and logistics for a brighter and more sustainable future.

H/L Ventures integrates venture studio and investment fund strategies for purpose-driven businesses and was founded 16 years ago. Now, H/L Ventures stands out as a trailblazer in holistic company building, home to entities like H/L Studios and CityRock Ventures. Diverging from conventional venture firms, H/L Ventures is most differentiated for pioneering a deeply hands-on approach, actively participating in the daily operations of portfolio companies showcasing a profound commitment to their success.

In this episode, Daniel is joined by Oliver B. Libby (co-founding Managing Partner) to explore the nuances of investing with a focus on impact.

Nuveen, the wholly-owned asset manager of TIAA, a renowned financial services company specializing in retirement savings, manages over a trillion dollars of AUM, with TIAA's capital exceeding $350 billion. Rekha Unnithan leads Nuveen Private Equity Impact in the alternative asset class, managing over $1 billion. Focusing on climate and inclusion within the growth equity space, Nuveen Private Equity Impact has thrived, resulting in the creation of Nuveen Climate Inclusion strategy, following the success of Fund 1 in 2020.

Join Daniel and Rekha (Managing Director and Global Head of Private Equity Impact Investing) as they unravel Nuveen's journey, showcasing a harmonious blend of financial success and impactful change in the world of climate and inclusion.

GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative asset manager with over 50 years of experience investing across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, credit, and absolute return strategies. They are a pioneer in customized solutions and a leader in providing innovative turn-key multi-client products. They provide clients with flexible access to alternative investments through a range of implementation strategies, including funds, co-investments, secondary transactions, and direct investments.

Listen as Daniel takes a deep dive into the world of sustainable investing with Jonathan Hirschtritt, Head of Sustainability at GCM Grosvenor, providing nuanced insights into the intersection of investment and diversity.

In 2017, Ford Foundation President Darren Walker embarked on an ambitious proposal to invest 8% of its then $12.5bn endowment – or roughly $1 billion – into impact investing and hired Roy Swan to run the effort. What could one of the most well-known foundations in the world do with the “other 95%” of their assets? The Foundation recently released a report on their efforts – highlighting a 28% compound annual return. Listen as head of Mission Investments Roy Swan describes the journey.

Jed Emerson co-authored the first book on impact investing and led a “portfolio lifestyle” with academic appointments at Harvard, Stanford and Oxford business schools while helping to start leading organizations like ImpactAssets and Pacific Community Ventures. He currently serves as Global Lead, Impact Investing for Tiedeman Advisors, a wealth manager with over $25bn of assets under management. Jed quotes wisdom from Buddhist scriptures to Martin Luther King to lead the impact investing industry back to its roots.