Reimagining how capital flows
We are a nonprofit impact investing fund and certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) focused on entrepreneurs and impact fund managers advancing economic justice and community development.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every community has the resources and power to create shared prosperity.
Our Mission
We invest in people and places to build community ownership, shared wealth, and economic power.
What We Do
We invest in ambitious entrepreneurs building impact-driven businesses and visionary fund managers reimagining the flow of capital to communities.
How We Do It
We provide fair and flexible capital, tailored advising, and trusted connections to businesses and fund managers advancing inclusive local economies and building lasting community wealth.
Why We Do It
To build a just and sustainable economy where all communities can thrive.
Our Values
Solidarity
Our work is interconnected. We engage multiple stakeholders to solve problems together.
Equity
We build generational wealth and expand shared ownership for every community.
Trailblazing
We are committed to continual learning and innovation, and reimagining capitalism's tools and systems.
Mutuality
Our relationships are rooted in mutuality, reciprocity, and trust.
Localism
We seek to co-create resilient, equitable, and inclusive local economies while lifting the ideas of local voices.
BII in Action
Watch how our portfolio companies transform communities through impact-first investing, community ownership, and economic justice.
We are a dedicated group of innovators, social activists, and changemakers transforming impact investing. Our team brings diverse experiences and perspectives to advance economic and social justice.
Thank You To Our Partners & Supporters
Support Organizations
- Center for Economic Democracy
- City Life Vida Urbana
- RSF Social Finance
Legal Partners
- Foley Hoag LLP
- Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston
- Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Riemer & Braunstein LLP
- Ropes & Gray LLP
- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati LLP
Philanthropic Supports
- Barr Foundation
- Cambridge Community Foundation
- Carl & Ruth Shapiro Foundation
- Center for Cultural Innovation
- Dunn Family Charitable Foundation
- Eastern Bank Foundation
- EOS Foundation
- Hitch Family Charitable Trust
- Hyams Foundation
- JP Morgan Chase Foundation
- M&T Bank Foundation
- Mass Clean Energy Center
- Mass Development
- NALCAB
- New Commonwealth Fund
- Northern Bank
- One Project
- PNC Bank
- Robert Wood Johnson
- Surdna Foundation
- TD Charitable Foundation
- Boston Foundation
- Windy Pines Foundation
- Wells Fargo Foundation
Strategic Partners
- Associated Industries of Massachusetts
- Black Economic Council of Massachusetts
- Boston Ujima Project
- Coalition for an Equitable Economy
- Confluence Philanthropy
- Impact Finance Center
- Just Economy Institute
- Latino Economic Development Corporation
- Massachusetts Solidarity Economic Network
- Mission Driven Finance
- Northeast Transition Initiative
- New Economy Coalition
We are grateful to our funders and partners who make this work possible. Their collaboration and commitment are essential to advancing our mission of building a just and sustainable economy.
Impact Reports
By working to transform impact investing, we are catalyzing opportunities for communities of color. Explore our annual impact reports to learn more about our progress and the impact of our investments.
Financial Reports
Our annual financial reports show how fair, flexible capital is creating both financial returns and lasting community impact.
Join our team
We are always looking for passionate individuals to join us in our mission. Explore current opportunities to become part of our dynamic team.
Join Us in Building a Just and Sustainable Economy
Explore the various ways you can help BII advance economic justice and community development.