New York, United States – Social Investment Managers and Advisors, LLC (SIMA) is proud to announce its recognition as one of the 2024 Real Leaders of Impact Investing by Real Leaders magazine. This prestigious award celebrates innovative impact investors and financial service providers, and highlights SIMA’s mission of creating sustainable, positive change through impact investing.
Real Leaders magazine’s annual awards aim to promote pioneers in impact investing, and increase their capital sources, deal flow, and connections to amplify their impact. This year’s recognition further solidifies SIMA’s position as a leader in the industry, driven by its commitment to aligning financial returns with social and environmental goals.
SIMA’s innovative approach to fostering sustainable impact has significantly improved the lives of individuals and communities at the Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP). Since its inception, SIMA has launched and managed four impact investment funds with a total financing capacity of $400 million, making disbursements to over 130 portfolio companies across 20 countries, including 15 least-developed countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. The cumulative impact of these investments includes avoiding over 20 million tons of CO2 emissions, providing clean energy access to over 26 million individuals and nearly 6 million households, and supporting over 46,000 clean energy jobs, with 35% being held by women.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of the Real Leaders of Impact Investing,” said Asad Mahmood, CEO of SIMA Funds. “This recognition is a testament to our team’s hard work and our investors’ trust in our vision. It reinforces our commitment to creating financial opportunities that drive meaningful social and environmental change.”
Michael Rauenhorst, Managing Partner of SIMA, added, “Receiving this award from Real Leaders magazine highlights the importance of impact investing in today’s financial landscape. We are dedicated to continuing our mission of placing capital where it is most needed to address global challenges and create a more sustainable future.”
The 2024 Real Leaders of Impact Investing awards celebrate organizations that exemplify the potential of impact investing to drive significant change. SIMA’s recognition underscores its role as a catalyst for innovation and positive transformation in the financial sector.
To see the full list of winners of Real Leaders of Impact Investing, please visit https://real-leaders.com/impact-investing-list/
For more information about SIMA and its impact investing initiatives, please visit www.simafunds.com
About SIMA
SIMA is an SEC-registered investment and advisory firm established in 2016 by impact investment pioneers Asad Mahmood and Michael Rauenhorst. With a focus on solar energy, financial inclusion, and affordable housing in emerging markets, SIMA aims to benefit individuals and communities at the Bottom of the Pyramid through innovative impact investments.