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 leverages AI and automation to disrupt the world of recycling and waste management. By empowering Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) with modern tools, data and analytics, EverestLabs is helping stem the losses of tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of recoverable recyclables lost to landfill every day.
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.
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.”
