Our Theory of Change: Investing in a Just Future
The evidence is clear: the prevailing economic system is demonstrably failing us. It prioritizes profit over people, concentrates wealth, and perpetuates inequality. Too often, capital is deployed speculatively, chasing short-term gains at the expense of long-term stability and shared prosperity. We reject this status quo. Our capital is a tool for transformation, not extraction; it must be productive, actively building the world we want to live in.
Our central commitment, our Theory of Change, is to cultivate a global ecosystem where economic systems are equitable, communities are empowered and self-determined, and all individuals have the opportunity to achieve financial well-being, social inclusion, and a sustainable future.
This commitment guides every action we take.
The Foundations of Our Action: What We Believe
Our approach is built on fundamental truths that challenge conventional investment:
- Power to the People: Lasting change comes from diverse, community-led solutions. Those closest to the challenges possess invaluable insights and are best positioned to design and implement solutions that are truly effective, culturally relevant, and sustainable. We invest in their leadership and vision.
- Systemic Problems Need Systemic Solutions: Tinkering isn't enough. The deep-rooted, interconnected challenges we face are too urgent for incremental adjustments or isolated interventions; bold moves are required to fundamentally change the system. We support multi-faceted strategies that combine direct investment in equitable enterprises, dedicated field-building to create supportive infrastructure, and unwavering advocacy for new economic models and policies.
- Ownership Matters: Who owns critical assets profoundly shapes our society. Employee ownership and cooperatives are revolutionary for businesses, building tangible wealth for workers and fostering economic democracy. But this principle extends further: equitable models of community land trusts, resident-owned housing, and community stewardship of natural resources are vital for creating resilient, locally-rooted economies that serve their communities and ensure resources are managed for the common good, not private extraction. We are heavily invested in accelerating this broad shift towards more democratic and just ownership structures.
- Real Change Takes Time & Tailored Support: Transformative innovation and deep systemic shifts rarely conform to conventional investment timelines or risk profiles. We provide patient, flexible capital – a strategic blend of grants and risk-tolerant investments – to nurture groundbreaking ideas, build capacity for the long haul, and scale what demonstrably works.
Our Path to Impact: How We Invest in Change
We deploy capital along three interconnected pathways to realize this vision:
- Pathway 1: Catalyzing Economic Opportunity & Financial Inclusion.We're rewiring finance to serve people, not the other way around. This means backing community-controlled financial institutions, diverse entrepreneurs, and non-extractive models that build widespread economic power. We aim to put capital where it’s needed most, on terms that are just.
- Pathway 2: Advancing Systemic Equity & Empowering Communities.We directly confront the root causes of social and racial inequity. This involves investing in enterprises led by people of color and Indigenous entrepreneurs, supporting legal and policy advocacy for marginalized groups, and championing community-led_development globally. We invest in justice and self-determination.
- Pathway 3: Fostering Transformative Models & Building Impact Ecosystems.We’re seeding the economy of the future. This includes aggressively promoting and financing transitions to employee ownership, developing new impact finance instruments that drive real outcomes, and investing in sustainable systems. We build and scale alternatives to a broken system.
This is Not an Aspiration. This is Our Commitment.
Our Theory of Change is our roadmap for deploying resources to build a world where prosperity is shared, communities are strong, and the planet thrives. We invest with urgency and conviction. As Margaret Mead said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." The future we all deserve depends on the choices and the dedicated action we take today.