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Ian Simmons

Investor

Co-founder & Principal at Blue Haven Initiative

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Writes $250K – $5M checks · typically $1M

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About

Ian Simmons is Co-Founder and Principal of Blue Haven Initiative, where he oversees a portfolio spanning private and public equity, fixed income, direct investments, alternative investments and philanthropic programs, aimed at generating financial returns alongside social and environmental impact. He has worked in impact investing for two decades and focuses on areas such as clean energy and affordable housing, as well as policies supporting long-term investing and transparency. He graduated with honors from Harvard College in 2000.

Invests in

CleantechEnergyImpact & Social GoodPropTech

Experience

  1. Blue Haven InitiativeCo-Founder, Principalcurrent2012 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts

Skills & more

Microsoft OfficeInvestments1Asset ManagementEntrepreneurshipNonprofits1Fundraising1Private EquityFinancial ModelingSocial MediaBusiness StrategyManagement ConsultingSocial Media Marketing
+3 moreEvent PlanningStrategic PlanningPublic Speaking

From Ian's professional profile.

Colleagues at Blue Haven Initiative

Chris Jurgens
Senior Director, Programs and Policy; Chief of Staff, Executive Office at Omidyar Network
Daniel Wanjira
Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives at Blue Haven Initiative
Dereka Young
Executive Assistant at Blue Haven Initiative
Hari Joy
Managing Director of Private Investments at Blue Haven Initiative
Harrison Esterly
Venture Fellow at 2Flo Ventures
Jennifer Lee
Senior Advisor at Blue Haven Initiative
Jonathan Kirschner
Senior Advisor at Blue Haven Initiative
Karinelis Ayala-Gonzalez
Operations Coordinator at Blue Haven Initiative

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ian Simmons?
Ian Simmons is Co-Founder and Principal of Blue Haven Initiative, where he oversees a portfolio spanning private and public equity, fixed income, direct investments, alternative investments and philanthropic programs, aimed at generating financial returns alongside social and environmental impact. He has worked in impact investing for two decades and focuses on areas such as clean energy and affordable housing, as well as policies supporting long-term investing and transparency. He graduated with honors from Harvard College in 2000.
Where does Ian Simmons work?
Ian Simmons is Co-founder & Principal at Blue Haven Initiative.
What does Ian Simmons invest in?
Ian Simmons invests in Cleantech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, PropTech.
What check size does Ian Simmons write?
Ian Simmons typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.
Where did Ian Simmons go to school?
Ian Simmons studied at Harvard University (AB, Social Studies).

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