What is CO_?
CO_ is a steward-owned, global systemic investing collective working right at the crossroads of climate change and poverty. It’s all about co-creating new systems that push towards a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient future. Think of it as a bridge builder and community maker, focused on impact-first investing that serves life and community. This collective listens deeply, strategizes thoughtfully, and invests smartly to drive real change.
Main Benefits of CO_
CO_ brings a fresh approach to investing with a strong mission and clear outcomes. Here are some key figures and facts that highlight its unique edge:
- Female co-founded, multi-disciplinary, and diverse team with global experience, fully aligned with mission and values.
- Systemic investment strategy shift: orchestrating initiatives across research, capital stewardship, impact networks, ecosystem building, and mindshift.
- Outcomes-based impact: measuring investments beyond outputs, focusing on Theories of Change and aligning financial returns with impact.
- Flexible catalytic instruments: mainly long-term credit tailored to companies’ needs, designed to be as catalytic as possible.
- Global reach and access: leveraging networks of experts, co-investors, and leaders driving innovation worldwide.
- Holistic portfolio construction: balancing deep impact with financial returns, investing in innovative organizations often overlooked by traditional investors.
- B Corp score of 136, reflecting strong commitment to social and environmental performance.
Why Does CO_ Exist?
The world has already crossed 6 out of 9 planetary boundaries, and the risks we face are complex and interconnected. CO_ exists to sustain Earth’s legacy for future generations. The need for deep transformation across environmental, social, and economic contexts has never been more urgent. This collective recognizes that tackling climate change and poverty requires systemic change at an unprecedented scale. It’s about shifting the entire economic paradigm to serve life and community better.
What Does CO_ Do?
CO_ listens, co-creates, strategizes, and invests for more equitable and resilient futures. Through collective listening, it identifies key levers for change and pathways for systemic transitions. The collective invests in companies, funds, and initiatives that align with its mission, while promoting collaborative efforts that accelerate change synergistically. It’s not just about funding; it’s about building a movement that works together to create lasting impact.
About the Team and Approach
The team behind CO_ is female co-founded, diverse, and multi-disciplinary, bringing global experience and a shared commitment to the mission. Their approach is systemic, orchestrating initiatives that combine financial and non-financial interventions. They focus on outcomes-based impact, using Theories of Change to measure success and align incentives. Flexibility is key—they use catalytic capital instruments, mainly long-term credit, designed around the needs of impactful ventures. This approach allows them to support a wide range of social enterprises and impact funds.
CO_ and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
History and Legacy
Since 2012, CO_ has been enabling mission-driven families and changemakers to come together, learn, and deploy capital using a systemic investing methodology and poly-capital approach. This long-standing history shows a commitment to evolving the impact investing ecosystem, advising social entrepreneurs, and supporting positive impact ventures in emerging markets. The collective continues to grow its influence by fostering entrepreneurship and investing in social enterprises that drive meaningful change.
