Investment Approach
Our process is driven by our proprietary research and strong fundamentals.
Using a rigorous bottom-up financial analysis, we construct portfolios of what we view to be leading solutions-focused, responsibly managed companies, driving competitive rates of return. We provide investors long-term total return through actively managed, buy and hold strategies, with an active ownership voice.
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The Nia Solutions Themes
Our investment decisions are guided by our six investing themes, which address global, systemic and climate change risks. We use a rigorous and fundamental bottom-up research process, we select leading companies within our focus areas. We select companies that are well-positioned for growth and offer a primary product or service that broadly benefits people and the environment.
Sustainable Planet
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, including renewable energy, energy-efficient technologies, sustainable design and engineering services.
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Healthcare
Focusing on innovation and access; emphasis on prevention, early detection, women’s health, innovative cancer treatments and unmet medical needs; addressing the Covid-19 pandemic, HIV/AIDS pandemic, the Ebola virus, and other infectious diseases.
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Natural & Organic Foods
Products and services in support of sustainable agriculture with an understanding that organic and regenerative farming practices contribute to a healthier planet and people.
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Sustainable & Affordable
Transportation
Emphasis on products and systems that eliminate or reduce damaging emissions, while also expanding access to clean and affordable transportation alternatives.
Thriving Communities
Basic banking and financial literacy that expand opportunities and level the playing field for underserved populations with historically limited access; services and technologies to improve education and facilitate communication.
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Eco & Affordable Housing
Environmentally friendly, sustainable and promoting healthy, thriving communities.
With Nia, women lead.
All companies in our portfolios have women in executive leadership and/or on the Board of Directors. Our companies offer products and services that benefit women and girls broadly and promote an inclusive work environment.
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A gender lens is woven throughout everything we do. As a women-led firm, we are committed to advancing education, business opportunities, and quality of life for women and BIPOC communities globally.