In pursuit of a consciously-constructed portfolio, each investment is scored according to its function. Like any investor, we weigh the merits of each investment carefully. Some of these characteristics may seem relatively familiar to traditional investors, such as risk and return profiles, liquidity options, and time horizon. But as a mission-driven investor, we also weigh…
Read MoreWe can no longer afford to be thoughtless in our approach to ideas about finance and investment. As a major agent of change, capital drives evolution in global economies as well as in local communities and individual opportunities. But for too long, we have not asked the difficult questions that complex financial systems require, choosing…
Read MoreIf you have been a follower of Access Ventures for any amount of time, you have likely heard of our one-pocket investment approach. If you are new to the concept, a one-pocket mindset places your mission at the center of your investment strategy, thus aligning all of your assets to the values that drive your…
Read MoreWe talk a lot at Access Ventures about one-pocket investing and what it means for our organization. This vision we have is one that can't be achieved alone. We can’t do it all, no one can. Access Ventures partners with the Caprock Group as financial advocates for our values within the broader asset management system.…
Read MoreAt the heart of the Access Ventures story is access to capital. While our work has expanded, both philosophically and geographically, our Access to Capital initiative is still intrinsic to our mission, creating equitable business opportunities for individuals, businesses and communities. Particularly for entrepreneurs in rural or disadvantaged areas, finding the funds to start or…
Read MoreAt Access Ventures, we strive for 100% mission alignment across all of our investments, including our public portfolio. But how can we know what we are investing in and whether or not it actually aligns or hurts our mission? Is it possible to filter your investments based on your values? The process of creating a public market…
Read MoreWhen considering alternative places to invest, employing a creative lens is an increasing valuable strategy. At Access Ventures investing in the creative economy is a pillar of our organizational mission, so we understand the value of the creative lens when building an investment portfolio. The concept is not novel. In fact, the creative economy is…
Read MoreAt Access Ventures, our mission is at the center of our investment strategy. From that core value system, we make decisions about program-related investments, mission-related investments and strategic partnerships. Furthermore, we seek alternative places to invest that are employing creative strategies to drive positive change in our world. We invest in companies, initiatives and ideas…
Read More“Blockchain has the ability to positively disrupt the very foundations of national and global infrastructures in ways that meaningfully improve communities.” Blockchain can change all that. It has the ability to positively disrupt the very foundations of national and global infrastructures in ways that meaningfully improve communities. That’s why blockchain is a key initiative of ours, and that’s…
Read MoreIntentionality is not a new topic for our team or for the investment community. It’s a core part of who we are, and a driving factor of the one-pocket approach. But it deserves a bit more focus and a bigger share of the spotlight. We’re not the only ones who think so. Conscious capitalism and…
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