Fundraising FoxPrincipal Funds
Institutional investorDes Moines · Seed · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Principal Asset Management integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into its actively managed strategies where consistent with its fiduciary duties and client preferences. The firm aligns its sustainable investing beliefs with the six Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) sponsored by the United Nations. Its approach emphasizes governance, ethics and risk management, a flexible and repeatable process, and portfolio-specific sustainability efforts. Three central pillars guide the practice: a commitment to sustainable investing, offering products and solutions aligned with varied sustainable investment approaches, and an emphasis on stewardship and engagement. The firm empowers clients with customized options reflecting their values and goals across global markets.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesFintech ×1InsurTech ×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Principal Funds invest at?
- Principal Funds invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Principal Funds focus on?
- Principal Funds focuses on Energy, Impact & Social Good, PropTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Principal Funds located?
- Principal Funds is headquartered in Des Moines, US.
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