Emerson Collective is a social change organization founded by Laurene Powell Jobs, focusing on education, immigration reform, the environment, media and journalism, and health. The firm engages in impact investing across various stages, including seed, Series A, B, C, D, and beyond. Emerson Collective leverages philanthropy, advocacy, and community engagement to drive systemic change both in the United States and internationally.
Notable portfolio companies include Aclima, Amplify Education, Aurora Solar, and Devoted Health. Key decision-makers include Laurene Powell Jobs, who has a significant influence in the social impact sector. Emerson Collective's investment philosophy centers on philanthrocapitalism, combining financial returns with social impact. The firm offers unique value-add services such as strategic guidance and leveraging its extensive network to support portfolio companies in achieving their mission-driven goals.
Emerson Collective - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments89
Current Portfolio Count58
Total Portfolio Exits4
Top Investment Stages
Series B17 (25.0%)
Series A15 (22.1%)
Series C13 (19.1%)
Seed12 (17.6%)
Series D11 (16.2%)
Stage Mix
Series B 25%Series A 22%Series C 19%Seed 18%Series D 16%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Emerson Collective - Classification
- Also Known As
- Emerson Collective LLC
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
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- NAICS
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end