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HIP Investor

Impact investor

San Francisco · Late Stage · 12 people tracked

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Investment thesis

HIP Investor centers on impact and ESG investing, offering quantitative impact ratings across five pillars (food and water, executive pay, climate action, racial and gender equality, transparency) and aligning with frameworks such as the UN SDGs, TCFD, SFDR, and SASB. Its ratings cover roughly 400,000 securities and 10M+ data points delivered via portal, API, and datafeed. HIP also designs and manages impact investment strategies and separately managed accounts—including climate solutions, fossil-free, and dividend portfolios—available through platforms like Altruist, Goldman Sachs/Folio, Charles Schwab, and Freedom Advisors, aiming for optimized risk-adjusted returns alongside measurable human, social, and environmental outcomes.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Late Stage
HQ
San Francisco, US
Founded
2006
Tracked investments
1

Team · 12 people

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What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

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Investments · 1 tracked

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does HIP Investor invest at?
HIP Investor invests at the Late Stage stage.
What sectors does HIP Investor focus on?
HIP Investor focuses on Climate Tech, Impact & Social Good.
Where is HIP Investor located?
HIP Investor is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Investing in Sustainable Communities with R. Paul Herman of HIP Investor

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R. Paul Herman of HIP Investor Talks Diversity at Net Impact '14

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