About Gray Ghost Ventures
Gray Ghost Ventures (GGVSM) is the umbrella organization for founder Bob Pattillo’s initiatives, built around social impact through investment and infrastructure development. GGV seeks catalytic, early stage investments in the developing world. Depending upon the need and opportunity, we serve as creator and manager, sole funder, lead investor, co-investor, general partner, and limited partner in operating companies and investment funds around the world.
We equally believe that the B Corporation vision and mission is closely aligned with our belief that business is best when it has a social impact. Most importantly, the B Corporation brand symbolizes our commitment to our stakeholders and the clients we serve.
GGV has played a significant role in the promotion of social investment globally. Our areas of work include: Microfinance, Social Venture Investment, and Affordable Private Schools. "Impact Investing" pairs financial return with positive societal impact. For Gray Ghost Ventures, investing in early-stage businesses that improve the quality of life for low-income communities, while yielding competitive financial returns, is not only aspirational but a reality.
The Change We Seek®
Gray Ghost Ventures seeks to contribute to the well-being of low-income communities in emerging markets by enhancing their access to capital and community services such as affordable housing, quality education, and technology.
Gray Ghost Ventures
- Product/Services: Investment Management Services
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- http://www.grayghostventures.com
Summary:
Certified: February 2009| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 14.8 | 86% |
| Employees » | 39.4 | 73% |
| Consumers » | 36.4 | 74% |
| Community » | 19.9 | 32% |
| Environment » | 6.1 | 33% |
| Composite B Score | 116.6 | 60% |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
2008 B Impact ReportEnvironment: >5% renewable energy; policy to minimize corporate travel
Employees: 100% of employees paid living wage; 100% of individual/family health insurance premiums covered; dental/life insurance covered; 100% of employees offered reimbursement for Continuing Education
Community: >60% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers; >10% of suppliers located in low-income communities; >40% of employees are women; >10% of net profits given to charitable institutions; employees allowed time off for community service
