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An Impact First Investor

We support high-impact charities and social enterprises that address social
inequality in the UK.

About Us

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An Impact First Investor

Our approach provides tailored skills support coupled with patient and
concessional finance.

Our approach

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An Impact First Investor

Our portfolio is curated with a deliberate focus on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Portfolio

Of our portfolio is led by Black or Asian founders*

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Of our portfolio is led by women

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Of our portfolio is located outside of London

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Funding leveraged from other investors

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Who we Are

We provide social enterprises and charities with business skills support, appropriate funding and networks to support their growth and increase impact. Sumerian has an intentional Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) focus where we prioritise organisations led by or serving women and/or Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people.

How We Work

Our Approach

Skills Support & Funding

We provide social enterprises and charities with appropriate funding, business skills support and networks.

Our EDI Focus

Our Target Market

We support pioneering social enterprises and charities to achieve their impact potential with an intentional EDI focus.

Our Impact

Key Lessons from Investing for Impact in the UK

We believe social enterprises offer some of the most innovative, scalable and sustainable solutions to social inequality around the UK. Despite this, too many fail to get the support they need to achieve their impact potential.

Our Portfolio

Portfolio Case Studies

*A note About Language

We recognise that language about race and ethnicity is highly personal, constantly evolving, and should seek to uplift and empower people rather than marginalise them. The terminology we use is based upon canvassing the views of our investees, including reference to the Diversity Guide – Race and Ethnicity produced by bthechange in 2024. We equally acknowledge that umbrella terms like “Black” and “Asian” include people with different ethnicities.