Case Studies & Impact Reports

Nia understands that to build a just and sustainable economy, we must address the climate crisis by divesting from the incumbent fossil fuel economy and investing in clean, regenerative energy solutions. We focus on investments in renewable energy infrastructure: the production of energy that can be replenished...

At Nia, one of our founding principles is to support, uplift, invest in, and celebrate women. We are a women led team of 90% women and 100% feminists. We understand that prioritizing women’s health is a critical component of creating a healthy economy...

In spring 2023, when The Dobbs v. Jackson case was before the Supreme Court, the Nia team knew that Roe v. Wade and the future of women’s reproductive rights were at stake. In our scheduled company engagement calls, we asked many of our portfolio companies how they were prepared to lead...

Many companies in our Nia Global Solutions portfolio honor indigenous communities through inclusive policies, naming the issues facing Indigenous peoples, and celebrating indigenous culture. We understand that there is more that these companies can do to support and uplift Indigenous communities, and we are committed to engaging our companies to drive further positive change...

At Nia, we champion diversity and gender equality at all levels of business. We envision a world where women of all
identities and abilities are equally represented at leadership tables working toward a regenerative and inclusive global economy. Despite much compelling data in support of inclusive leadership...

June offers us the opportunity to show our Pride. We rainbow our logo in recognition and celebration of all the achievements and contributions from the queer community. June is also a time for our nation to recognize the historic and current discrimination faced by the LGBT+ community...

At Nia we invest in solutions-focused companies addressing real problems at scale. We are proud of our companies with products and services working to mitigate risks and consequences of climate disasters...

The case is about a sustainable investor firm, Nia Impact Capital (Nia) (Oakland, California), and its founder and CEO, Kristin Hull. Hull aims to invest in gender and racial justice and to make money with meaning and purpose. She brings the logic of impact investing to public markets, exercising active ownership, and engaging with portfolio companies...

Nia has identified cybersecurity as a crucial equity issue for our economy and a key solution for our portfolios as part of our Thriving Communities Solution Theme. In December 2016, after much research into company prospects and fundamentals, we invested in Fortinet, a leader in cyber security founded by two brothers...

In 2015, the Nia team identified IBM as a solutions-focused company for its innovative work in information technology–specifically addressing health care solutions, and its forward actions on addressing the climate crisis. We watched the company closely as CEO Ginni Rometty led this global tech giant...

In looking at how Nia approaches this work, Tesla provides an interesting, ongoing example. Tesla offers investors a vision for a future with a reduced reliance on fossil fuels. This future of electrification is one in which Nia is eager to invest. Unfortunately, despite its environmental promise, Tesla’s operations have significant human capital management challenges...