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Western New York Impact Investment Fund
The Western New York Impact Investment Fund is a Buffalo-based investment firm established in 2017. It focuses on impact-driven investments in the United...
Overview
The Western New York Impact Investment Fund is a Buffalo-based investment firm established in 2017. It focuses on impact-driven investments in the United States.
General information
Firm type
Impact Investment Fund
Year founded
2017
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Buffalo
Corporate office
Buffalo, NY, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does the fund source deal flow?
Deal flow originates through partnerships with community development financial institutions (CDFIs), local chambers of commerce, and university research centers. The fund maintains a preference for projects with a clear social outcome metric.
Does the fund commit to other funds or only make direct investments?
Western New York Impact Investment Fund primarily makes direct investments into private companies and real estate projects. There is no public evidence of fund-of-funds commitments.
What investment stages does the fund target?
The fund focuses on growth-stage and mature private businesses, as well as real estate developments. Early-stage venture capital does not appear to be a primary focus.
What sectors does the fund explicitly avoid?
Public sources indicate the fund excludes fossil fuel extraction, firearms, and for-profit correctional facilities from its investment universe.
How is the fund's impact performance measured?
The fund reports against a proprietary impact scorecard that tracks job creation, carbon emission reductions, and affordable housing units. Audited impact reports are released annually (per the fund's official communications).
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