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