What is Mission Driven Finance®?
Mission Driven Finance® is all about getting capital to flow where it doesn’t—but absolutely should. At its core, this initiative uses finance as a powerful tool for change. Many good businesses struggle because they just don’t have access to enough affordable capital. That’s exactly why Mission Driven Finance was created: to make investing in your community straightforward and impactful. The funds and structured products offered here are designed to close financial gaps, which in turn close opportunity gaps. It’s impact investing made simple, transformative, and perfectly aligned with community needs.
The Main Benefit: Mobilizing Capital for Inclusive Growth
Mission Driven Finance is on a mission to mobilize capital that boosts inclusive and equitable access to essential areas like education, health, and wealth. Here are some key figures and facts that highlight their impact:
- $1 million assets actively flowing into communities
- Focus on increasing access to education, health, and wealth opportunities
- Bridging the gap between philanthropy and conventional investments through impact investing
- Certified B Corporation status, emphasizing social and environmental performance
Accelerating Change Through Impact Investing
Bold visions and innovative enterprises deserve the chance to thrive, but too often, they hit a wall when it comes to funding. Mission Driven Finance launched in 2016 to tackle this exact problem. By filling the space between philanthropy and traditional investments, they’ve carved out a niche in impact investing. This approach isn’t just about money—it’s about accelerating positive social change. Working with both local and national investors, they help craft the impact these investors want, while supporting businesses and community partners in getting the capital they need to grow.
Core Values Driving the Mission
Mission Driven Finance operates on a set of values that truly set it apart. These values aren’t just words on a page—they guide every decision and partnership:
- Transformative: Complex, multi-party capital stacks come together through their expertise as an intermediary.
- Stubbornly Optimistic: Every problem has a solution, especially when the right partners unite.
- Social Equity: Building an equitable economy is not just fair—it’s essential and sustainable.
- Alignment: Success happens when investors, borrowers, and intermediaries share clear, mutual goals.
- Humor: Because impact investing should be fun, too!
Building Investment Infrastructure for a Better World
Mission Driven Finance is more than just a finance company; it’s a builder of investment infrastructure that centers communities. By launching capital vehicles tailored to the needs of national and regional partners, it’s creating pathways for capital to reach places it hasn’t before. This approach ensures that investments are not only financially sound but also socially impactful—helping communities grow stronger and more resilient.
Project Impact: Linking to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 4: Quality Education – Increasing access to educational opportunities
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Supporting health initiatives through capital flow
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Empowering businesses and communities
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Promoting social equity and inclusion
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaborating with investors and community partners
Focus on Private Market Impact Transactions
Mission Driven Finance is laser-focused on private market impact transactions and asset management. This means they specialize in deals and investments that aren’t typically available through conventional funding sources. By acting as an intermediary, they connect the dots between investors who want to make a difference and businesses that need capital to scale. It’s a unique space where finance meets purpose, and where every dollar invested is a step toward a more equitable economy.
