Key Takeaways
- Independent Advancement: S2G, initially part of Builders Vision, has registered as an independent investment adviser and launched as a separate entity.
- Focused Sectors: The firm will continue to channel resources into venture and growth-stage businesses across food, agriculture, oceans, and energy sectors.
- Collaborative Approach: Despite the separation, S2G and Builders Vision will maintain their partnership and shared goals, continuing to work on common outcomes.
- Leadership and Growth: S2G’s leadership will remain under managing partners Chuck Templeton, Sanjeev Krishnan, and Aaron Rudberg, with new senior appointments bolstering the firm’s expertise.
- Commitment to Impact: Both organizations are dedicated to harnessing capital for solutions that address significant global challenges and promote sustainable, system-wide change.
Introduction
S2G, a multi-stage investment firm, together with Builders Vision, an impact platform focused on fostering a more humane and healthy planet, have announced that S2G has become a registered investment adviser (RIA) and will operate as an independent company moving forward.
Evolution and Independence
After a decade of successful market presence, S2G’s transition into an independent entity marks a significant milestone in its evolution. This change will allow S2G to expand its capacity and continue providing capital and strategic resources to businesses within its focus sectors of food, agriculture, oceans, and energy. “Our evolution into an independent firm unlocks greater potential to support innovative projects that benefit our planet and human health,” explained Sanjeev Krishnan, managing partner at S2G.
Continued Collaboration
Despite the organizational shift, S2G and Builders Vision will continue their collaboration, striving for aligned outcomes and leveraging shared knowledge and networks to maximize their impact. “We remain committed to our close collaboration with Builders Vision, fostering system-wide change through innovative solutions,” Krishnan added.
Leadership and Strategic Appointments
S2G will maintain its leadership team with long-serving managing partners Chuck Templeton, Sanjeev Krishnan, and Aaron Rudberg at the helm. The firm also welcomes new executives to its team, including Monica Jensen as the chief financial and compliance officer, and Mohit Kalra as general counsel, enhancing its governance and strategic capabilities.
Builders Vision’s Continued Support
Lukas Walton, co-founder of S2G and a key figure at Builders Vision, expressed pride in the achievements of S2G and optimism for its future. “It has been an honor to support this team’s growth and to see them expand their impact over the past decade,” Walton stated. “Their ongoing success is vital as we continue to address some of the biggest challenges of our time.”
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