Notable portfolio companies include AllHere, CareAcademy, Cero Cooperative, florrent, MathTalk, Meetcaregivers, and Wash Cycle Laundry. BII is led by key partners who are committed to transforming the impact investing field through education and training programs like the Spring Emerging Fund Manager Cohort. Their investment philosophy centers on increasing wealth and asset-building opportunities for communities of color, providing not just financial support but also strategic guidance and resources to foster long-term success.
Boston Impact Initiative Fund - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Top Investment Stages
Boston Impact Initiative Fund (BII) is a nonprofit impact investment fund dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs of color and their communities. BII focuses on investing integrated capital in social enterprises and community-controlled real estate, aiming to build a sustainable, inclusive, and equitable economy. The fund typically participates in various investment rounds, including seed, pre-seed, Series A, Series B, debt financing, and grants.
Stage Mix
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Bain Capital Double Impact invests in mission-driven companies that deliver both competitive financial returns and measurable social and environmental impact. The fund focuses on scaling companies across various stages, from Series A to Private Equity, with investments ranging from $27 million to $103 million based on their portfolio.
Impact America Fund focuses on early-stage investments in technology startups that aim to broaden economic opportunities in the United States. The fund primarily participates in Seed and Series A rounds, with occasional involvement in Series B and other funding stages. Their investment strategy targets entrepreneurs from overlooked communities who combine deep market understanding with innovative solutions.
Black Star Fund is an early-stage innovation fund with a primary focus on the United States and Africa. The firm invests in pre-seed, seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, supporting innovators who envision new enterprises as pathways to a more abundant, balanced, and productive world. Their investment strategy aims to nurture groundbreaking ideas that can drive significant impact across these geographies.
Flexible Capital Fund is an impact investment fund and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) focused on providing risk capital to growth-stage companies in Vermont and the surrounding region. The fund specializes in sustainable sectors, including food systems, forest products, clean technology, and renewable energy. Investments are typically made through revenue-based financing, convertible debt, and equity.
Bain Capital Double Impact invests in mission-driven companies that deliver both competitive financial returns and measurable social and environmental impact. The fund focuses on scaling companies across various stages, from Series A to Private Equity, with investments ranging from $27 million to $103 million based on their portfolio.
Impact America Fund focuses on early-stage investments in technology startups that aim to broaden economic opportunities in the United States. The fund primarily participates in Seed and Series A rounds, with occasional involvement in Series B and other funding stages. Their investment strategy targets entrepreneurs from overlooked communities who combine deep market understanding with innovative solutions.
Black Star Fund is an early-stage innovation fund with a primary focus on the United States and Africa. The firm invests in pre-seed, seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, supporting innovators who envision new enterprises as pathways to a more abundant, balanced, and productive world. Their investment strategy aims to nurture groundbreaking ideas that can drive significant impact across these geographies.
Flexible Capital Fund is an impact investment fund and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) focused on providing risk capital to growth-stage companies in Vermont and the surrounding region. The fund specializes in sustainable sectors, including food systems, forest products, clean technology, and renewable energy. Investments are typically made through revenue-based financing, convertible debt, and equity.