B Lab is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout SJF Ventures
SJF Ventures is an impact investment fund with a strong focus on the cleantech sector, they have been investing in high growth, positive impact business across the U.S. for the past 12 years. To date, SJF Ventures has invested in 33 companies in 25 states which together have created over 7,000 jobs and generated over $680 MM in revenue, along with many other positive environmental and social impacts. SJF portfolio companies achieve competitive advantage and rapid growth through proprietary business models, high-quality management, high-performing workforces, and environmental efficiencies. A powerful alignment with the values and interests of next generation entrepreneurs and management teams drives SJF’s exceptional access to promising companies.
We became a B Corporation because we believe in using the power of business for good. We want to help build the network of positive impact organizations.
SJF Institute is an allied non-profit organization that connects, inspires, and accelerates sustainable entrepreneurs and the fields that support them. Some SJF Institute programs include a Cleantech Mentorship Program, the Green Jobs Award, CleanLinks networking events, Green Economy Summits, and field-building reports such as Employees Matter: Maximizing Company Value Through Workforce Engagement. SJF Institute has assisted over 1.500 entrepreneurs over the past decade.

The Change We Seek®
SJF believes that exceptional returns are available to companies that address current energy, climate, and other global and local issues with compelling solutions and effective engagement of employees. Moreover, many of the best and brightest entrepreneurs and management teams are looking to work in positive impact enterprises and are interested in working with investors with a similar vision.
SJF Ventures
- Industry: Equity Investor - Developed Markets
- Product/Services: Impact Venture Investing
- Location: Durham, NC
- Ownership: Private
- http://www.sjfventures.com
Summary:
Certified: April 2011| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 14 | 93% |
| Employees » | 34.3 | 59% |
| Consumers » | 49.1 | 82% |
| Community » | 9.9 | 23% |
| Environment » | 9.5 | 49% |
| Composite B Score | 116.8 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence



