Where does Liesel Pritzker Simmons work?

Liesel Pritzker Simmons is Investor at Blue Haven Initiative.

What does Liesel Pritzker Simmons invest in?

Liesel Pritzker Simmons invests in Impact & Social Good.

What check size does Liesel Pritzker Simmons write?

Liesel Pritzker Simmons typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.

Liesel Pritzker Simmons

Investor

Investor at Blue Haven Initiative

Cambridge, Massachusetts

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

About

Liesel Pritzker Simmons is Co-Founder and Principal of Blue Haven Initiative, where she serves as investment strategist over a portfolio spanning traditional equities, direct investments, and philanthropic programs aimed at competitive returns alongside social and environmental impact. She co-founded the family office with her husband, Ian Simmons, building it around impact investing and ESG criteria. She is also Co-Founder of the IDP Foundation, which supports universal primary education, and she studied African History at Columbia University.

Invests in

Impact & Social Good

Experience

Blue Haven InitiativeCo-Foundercurrent2012 — present
The ImPactBoard Member2017 — 2026
NatureVestAdvisory Board Member2021 — 2025
ImpactAssetsBoard Chair and IC Member2014 — 2025
ToniicBoard Member2015 — 2023
IDP FoundationVice President, Director of Program Development2008 — 2012New York, NY

Education

Columbia College, Columbia University
New Trier

Colleagues at Blue Haven Initiative

Chris Jurgens

Senior Advisor at Blue Haven Initiative

Daniel Wanjira

Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives at Blue Haven Initiative

Dave Horwich

Senior Advisor at Blue Haven Initiative

Dereka Young

Executive Assistant at Blue Haven Initiative

Hari Joy

Managing Director of Private Investments at Blue Haven Initiative

Ian Simmons

Co-Founder & Principal at Blue Haven Initiative

Jennifer Lee

Senior Advisor at Blue Haven Initiative

Jonathan Kirschner

Senior Advisor at Blue Haven Initiative

Frequently asked questions

Where does Liesel Pritzker Simmons work?: Liesel Pritzker Simmons is Investor at Blue Haven Initiative.
What does Liesel Pritzker Simmons invest in?: Liesel Pritzker Simmons invests in Impact & Social Good.
What check size does Liesel Pritzker Simmons write?: Liesel Pritzker Simmons typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.