Socially Responsible Investing

GemmaQ: Tech-Driven Gender Lens with Financial Insights

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Motivated by the compelling business case for gender diversity, Freyja developed GemmaQ into a tech platform.

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  • Motivated by the compelling business case for gender diversity, Freyja developed GemmaQ into a tech platform.
  • Now, with added financial data, users get a comprehensive view, combining company financials with gender diversity insights.
  • "In the rapidly evolving landscape of gender lens investing, the demand for quality data, sophisticated tools, and transparent insights has never been higher," said Freyja Thorarinsdottir, founder and CEO of GemmaQ.
  • “GemmaQ is more than a platform; it's a movement to redefine the financial landscape through the lens of gender diversity.

New Arbor Day Foundation Report Details Importance of Investment in Voluntary Carbon Market

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Monday, March 4, 2024

A new report summarizing the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2023 learnings and observations of the voluntary carbon market concludes that investment in the voluntary carbon market is key in addressing the climate crisis.

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  • A new report summarizing the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2023 learnings and observations of the voluntary carbon market concludes that investment in the voluntary carbon market is key in addressing the climate crisis.
  • Our team of experts is deeply in tune with the market and its players,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.
  • The Arbor Day Foundation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Arbor Day Carbon, leverages people and partnerships to accelerate the impact of forestry through the vetting, funding and selling of carbon credits.
  • Click here to view the report and to learn more about Arbor Day Carbon, visit carbon.arborday.org .

Meridiam Breaks Ground in Selma, Alabama, on Transformative Fiber Infrastructure Project

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

Meridiam, a leading sustainable infrastructure investment firm, today broke ground on a transformative fiber project that will provide broadband access in the underserved Black Belt region of Alabama.

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  • Meridiam, a leading sustainable infrastructure investment firm, today broke ground on a transformative fiber project that will provide broadband access in the underserved Black Belt region of Alabama.
  • Yellowhammer Networks, a fiber-to-the-premises network developer owned and financed by Meridiam, has committed to fund 100% of the project, totaling $230 million in investment across the region.
  • “Meridiam is dedicated to filling critical fiber infrastructure gaps and helping eliminate the divide that excludes millions of people from our digital society and compromises economic growth for all,” said Nicolas Rubio, CEO for the Americas, Meridiam.
  • Meridiam is a leading infrastructure developer, investor, and manager, committed to delivering sustainable and resilient infrastructure that delivers positive impact for communities for the long term.

Meketa Investment Group to Host Virtual Public and Private Markets Emerging & Diverse Manager Research Day in April 2024

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Meketa Investment Group ("Meketa”), a global investment consulting and fiduciary management (OCIO”) firm, today announced its Public and Private Markets Emerging & Diverse Manager Research Day will take place on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

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  • Meketa Investment Group ("Meketa”), a global investment consulting and fiduciary management (OCIO”) firm, today announced its Public and Private Markets Emerging & Diverse Manager Research Day will take place on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
  • This will be Meketa’s fourteenth semi-annual emerging and diverse manager research event hosted over the last eight years.
  • Meketa defines emerging managers within public markets as firms with majority employee ownership and fewer than $2 billion in assets under management (“AUM”).
  • To register for Meketa’s Public and Private Markets Emerging & Diverse Manager Research Day, please visit: https://app.diligencevault.com/#/login?redirectId=49A3C450-03DA-4B44-B96... .

Tuned Secures $3.2M Seed Extension to Scale Hearing Health Benefits for Modern Workforce

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Tuned , a digital hearing health company providing preventive and comprehensive hearing health for employers, today announced it secured an oversubscribed $3.2 million seed extension led by Unum Group, with participation from Distributed Ventures.

Key Points: 
  • Tuned , a digital hearing health company providing preventive and comprehensive hearing health for employers, today announced it secured an oversubscribed $3.2 million seed extension led by Unum Group, with participation from Distributed Ventures.
  • Undiagnosed hearing issues cost employers up to $9,100 per person annually , representing $133 billion in U.S. healthcare spending compared to those without hearing loss.
  • With 50 million Americans experiencing unaddressed hearing issues, and 60 percent of them in the workforce, Tuned addresses a critical gap in employee benefits and represents a key piece of talent attraction for employers.
  • “The only other options for hearing coverage today are discounted hearing aid programs, which cater only to those with severe hearing issues,” said Danny Aronson, CEO and co-founder of Tuned.

Genesis Bank and Fiserv Partner to Strengthen Small Businesses in Local Communities

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Beginning this month, small businesses located primarily in low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities served by Southern California-based Genesis Bank will have access to customized technology bundles.

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  • Beginning this month, small businesses located primarily in low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities served by Southern California-based Genesis Bank will have access to customized technology bundles.
  • “We are incredibly excited to be partnering with Fiserv to offer this low-cost retail solutions bundle to small- and mid-sized businesses,” said Stephen H. Gordon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Bank.
  • Genesis Bank recognizes cost burden as being a significant barrier to gaining access to such essential technology, especially for the diverse small business owners and entrepreneurs that have historically been underserved.
  • Small businesses interested in learning more about accessing Clover with no entry costs can visit https://www.mygenesisbank.com/cloverbundle .

Dynex Capital, Inc. Declares Monthly Common Stock Dividend of $0.13

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Dynex Capital, Inc. (NYSE: DX) announced today the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.13 per common share for February 2024. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 23, 2024.

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Dynex Capital, Inc. (NYSE: DX) announced today the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.13 per common share for February 2024. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 23, 2024.

Big Path Capital’s 2024 MO 100 Ranking Recognizes the Top 100 Impact CEOs Accelerating a More Just and Inclusive Economy

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Big Path Capital (“Big Path”), impact investing’s investment bank, announces the 2024 MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking .

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  • Big Path Capital (“Big Path”), impact investing’s investment bank, announces the 2024 MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking .
  • The list recognizes 100 top executives who are building positive social and environmental impact at high-growth companies.
  • The 2024 MO 100 awardees demonstrate the value and opportunity found in a stakeholder-focused business model that benefits shareholders as well as workers, customers, communities, and the environment.
  • By highlighting these dynamic leaders who are shaping a more regenerative and inclusive economy, the 2024 MO 100 provides inspiration and validation for other businesses.

Alex Munoz Joins Galvanize Climate Solutions As Vice President of Asset Management

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”), the climate-focused global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Alex Munoz to Vice President of Asset Management for the firm’s sustainable real estate investment strategy .

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  • Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”), the climate-focused global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Alex Munoz to Vice President of Asset Management for the firm’s sustainable real estate investment strategy .
  • Munoz will be responsible for improving cash flow and increasing value of the real estate investments through capital investment and sustainability initiatives.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240208977229/en/
    Alex Munoz joined Galvanize Climate Solutions this week as Vice President of Asset Management for the firm’s sustainable real estate investment strategy.
  • Alex brings over a decade of commercial real estate asset management experience, having worked for some of the largest global institutional platforms including Goldman Sachs and PGIM Real Estate.

Overflow Announces $20M Series B Led by Wesleyan Investment Foundation to Become the Comprehensive Financial Partner within the Faith Space

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Overflow , a trailblazer in redefining generosity through innovative financial solutions, proudly announces the successful closure of its $20 million Series B funding round.

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  • Overflow , a trailblazer in redefining generosity through innovative financial solutions, proudly announces the successful closure of its $20 million Series B funding round.
  • Wesleyan Investment Foundation led the strategic round and is joined by existing investors including Uncork, R7 and TheGP.
  • The new investment will enable Overflow to scale towards its wider mission of becoming the financial operating system for the faith space and beyond.
  • “The Wesleyan Investment Foundation has a long 78-year history of serving the financial needs of churches which act as the backbone of communities,” said Norwood Davis, president at Wesleyan Investment Foundation.