At BGV, it's not just lip service. We are diverse by design.
As immigrant founders who first built successful Silicon Valley technology companies before becoming VC investors, we believe that diversity is crucial for making better investment decisions.
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We are attempting to bridge theory to practice by taking a pragmatic approach to implementing ESG.
- BGV is a founding member and leading voice in the Ethical AI Governance Group (EAIGG), a community of 2500 AI practitioners, entrepreneurs, and investors, spanning over 40 countries, dedicated to open sourcing best practices around responsible AI.
- We continue to refresh our AI-centric investment thesis to ensure a strong ESG dimension, which is borne out by our decisions.
- We consider ESG indicators in our investment screening process to foster the best possible returns while also aspiring to become impactful through our influence on society.
- We monitor material ESG risks of portfolio companies and work with them to minimize impacts and improve performance with respect to environmental, safety and social issues.
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We adhere to an internal policy in consideration of UN Sustainable Development Goals, relevant IRIS metrics, the NIST and AI RMF and the UN principles of Responsible Investment.
*BGV Funds are SFDR Compliant
We monitor material ESG risks of portfolio companies and work with them to minimize impacts and improve performance with respect to environmental, safety and social issues.
- We adhere to an internal policy in consideration of UN Sustainable Development Goals, relevant IRIS metrics and the UN Global Compact and the UN principles of Responsible Investment.
- We consider ESG indicators in our investment screening process to foster the best possible returns while also aspiring to become impactful through our influence on society.
- We have incorporated a set of ESG specific questions into our due diligence process to standardize ESG as an important component in our evaluation and investment memos.
- We continue to refresh our AI-centric investment thesis to ensure a strong ESG dimension, which is borne out by our decisions.
- We monitor material ESG risks of portfolio companies and work with them to minimize impacts and improve performance with respect to environmental, safety and social issues.
BGV Makes a Global Impact with our Portfolio Companies
EverestLabs is pioneering sustainability with RecycleOS, the world’s first AI-powered operating system for recycling plants. By equipping Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) with advanced tools and analytics, EverestLabs reduces the daily loss of valuable recyclables to landfills, saving tens of thousands of dollars. Focused on solving the global waste problem, EverestLabs is driving a more sustainable circular economy.
AiDash uses high-resolution multispectral satellite imagery, coupled with Artificial Intelligence, to transform operations (O&M) activities like Vegetation Management, Remote Monitoring & Survey, and Disaster & Disruptions Management. Against the backdrop of wildfires, hurricanes, pipeline leaks and power outages, AiDash helps utility and energy industries mitigate challenges and achieve resilience.
Zelros is the industry’s first AI-driven platform dedicated to advancing insurance distribution. The platform offers insurers, bancassurers and policy holders a more efficient, fluid, and personalized way to distribute and receive products and services. By continuously learning, adapting and improving capabilities in realtime, Zelros offers insurance advisors and agents a streamlined and semi-automated experience from discovery to underwriting.
Datawizz is revolutionizing data management with advanced synthetic data solutions. They help businesses unlock the power of their data while ensuring privacy and compliance. Their technology generates realistic synthetic data for machine learning, software testing, data enrichment, and augmentation—all within a click of a button. Businesses can enhance their data strategies with Datawizz and drive innovation securely and efficiently.
Greenly makes carbon accounting and management precise and intuitive, helping your company fast-track its transition to a net-zero carbon economy. The platform enables you to measure, monitor, reduce, and offset your carbon footprint according to international standards like the GHG Protocol. Engage your entire ecosystem, from employees to suppliers, in their climate journey with Greenly’s comprehensive reduction strategy aligned with SBTI.
anch.AI is a venture-backed SaaS governance platform designed for data-driven organizations to manage and deploy trustworthy and responsible AI solutions. The end-to-end governance platform is developed based on comprehensive peer-reviewed research that helps companies assess, screen, report, and manage legal and ethical risks at scale throughout the entire organization.
SPOTLIGHT
EAIGG Partners with KPMG & Releases 2023 Annual Report
At the Securing AI Summit in San Francisco, the Ethical AI Global Governance (EAIGG) proudly announces a strategic partnership with KPMG and the release of its second annual report, “Beyond the Blackbox: Shaping a Responsible AI Landscape.”
