Introducing our 2023 Emerging Fund Manager Cohort!
This summer (May-August), we hosted our third emerging fund manager cohort program with 13 participants representing eight place-based funds in six cities. […]
BII strengthens Western Mass. presence with new office
“We’re excited to expand our investing activity across Western Massachusetts and support the needs of entrepreneurs of color and social enterprises that are sustaining and growing the local economy,” said Betty Francisco, CEO of BII.
BII invests in Boston While Black to support growth of thriving network
The community has welcomed over 1,300 members and hosted over 150 events in three years. The convertible note from BII will enable […]
Activate Your Impact: Meet our cohort of entrepreneurs
Twelve social enterprises were selected to take part in Activate Your Impact, the four-week Mini-Accelerator offered by Boston Impact Initiative and Innovation Studio.
New report highlights most urgent needs for community funds to thrive
BII and Social Impact Strategy Group asked emerging fund managers, intermediary partners and legal partners what challenges they face and how best to address them, and identified six priorities for action.
BII chosen among 2023 ‘Transformative 25’ in impact finance
The Boston Impact Initiative (BII) has been included on the 2023 Transformative 25 (T25), a list that recognizes funds, banks and initiatives […]
Join our 10th anniversary celebration!
It’s been 10 years since BII began investing and building the field of solidarity finance. We’re launching a series of events to […]
AIM to honor BII with 2023 Lewis Latimer Award
Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) has chosen BII as the 2023 recipient of the Lewis Latimer Award, which will be presented at […]
BII named to 2023 ImpactAssets 50 List of Emerging Fund Managers
ImpactAssets, a leading impact investment firm and trailblazer dedicated to changing the trajectory of our planet’s future and improving the lives of all people, has included BII on its 2023 ImpactAssets 50 (IA 50) list of Emerging Fund Managers, which spotlights “newer fund managers to watch that demonstrate potential to create meaningful impact.”
BII and Impact Finance Center team up to highlight emerging fund managers
It’s a known fact that investment firms owned and run by women and people of color manage only a small proportion of […]
Business panel discusses race, equity priorities for Boston in 2023
Panelists, including BII CEO, Betty Francisco, at a Boston Business Journal event on Thursday spelled out priorities for the year ahead, as […]
Fund to invest $20m in local businesses
The Boston Impact Initiative (BII), a nonprofit impact investment group focused on businesses and entrepreneurship in Massachusetts communities of color, recently announced […]