Builders Vision

We passionately invest in those leading change. The entre­pre­neurs, inno­va­tors, and com­mu­ni­ty lead­ers on the ground make change hap­pen. These bell­weath­ers are at the cen­ter of our vision, and we offer a range of phil­an­thropic and impact-invest­ing tools to seed and scale inno­v­a­tive solu­tions in four key impact areas: Food and Agri­cul­ture, Cli­mate and Ener­gy, Oceans, and Community. We are an impact platform offering versatile philanthropic, investment, and advocacy tools to people and organizations building a more humane and healthy planet. Our direct investing team provides capital, mentorship, and value-added resources to entrepreneurs innovating to build a better future. Our philanthropic team seeks to accelerate and catalyze change through grantmaking and impact investing in people and organizations on the frontlines of change. We have a special focus on Chicago and the Midwest.