Ethic

Ethic leads the charge in reshaping the investment world, making “personalized, sustainable, and impact-driven” investing more accessible and actionable. Ethic’s platform empowers wealth advisors and investors to create portfolios that align their financial goals with personal values, offering a unique opportunity to invest for both profit and purpose. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, data, and powerful storytelling, Ethic empowers investors to see their assets not just as financial tools but as powerful agents of social and environmental transformation.


  • Year of Investment2019
  • Investment TypeSeries A-1 Preferred
  • IndustryFinancial Services

True to its name, Ethic’s commitment to sustainability is woven into every aspect of its operations, from its collaborative partnerships with wealth advisors to its seamless platform that simplifies the complexities of sustainable investing. The firm is set to redefine value and help clients invest in the future they want to build. As the world increasingly seeks investments that reflect both financial returns and ethical considerations, Ethic leads the way in connecting values to capital.

Ethic envisions a future where every dollar invested is a seed planted for sustainable growth, where finance is a force for lasting good.

Ethic Background

Ethic was founded in 2016 by a group of industry experts who saw an opportunity to bridge the gap between sustainability and traditional finance. Combining expertise from the worlds of finance, institutional investing, engineering, and design, Ethic’s founders aimed to build a platform that makes sustainable investing both accessible and scalable. With a mission to transform how individuals and institutions approach their financial portfolios, Ethic has spent the last eight years refining its model to help wealth advisors and investors align their investments with their values.

What sets Ethic apart is its focus on personalization. While sustainable investing has gained momentum in recent years, Ethic recognized that many investors still found it challenging to integrate their personal values (such as environmental sustainability, social responsibility, or corporate governance) into their financial decisions. Ethic’s platform addresses this gap by providing a user-friendly interface where wealth advisors can create highly customized portfolios that reflect their clients’ unique goals and ethics. The platform allows investors to choose the issues that matter most to them, whether it’s climate change, gender equality, or corporate transparency, and invest accordingly across various asset classes.

The firm’s holistic approach to sustainable investing doesn’t end with personalization. Ethic also partners closely with wealth advisors throughout the investment process, offering support in building and maintaining portfolios that are both values-driven and financially sound. This collaboration ensures that advisors can deliver investment solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients, while also addressing the growing demand for impact-focused investments. Ethic’s seamless integration of sustainability into traditional financial models has earned it a reputation as a trailblazer in the industry, redefining what it means to invest responsibly.

The Architects of Change

Technology plays a key role in Ethic’s operations. By harnessing data analytics, Ethic is able to offer detailed insights into the impact of specific investments, allowing investors to make informed decisions about where their money is going and what it’s supporting. The platform also utilizes sophisticated algorithms to ensure that portfolios remain balanced and aligned with both financial goals and ethical considerations, creating a smooth and intuitive user experience.

In addition to its technological innovations, Ethic is committed to leveraging the power of storytelling to engage investors on a deeper level. The firm believes that narratives about sustainability and social impact have the potential to inspire more conscious investment decisions, and as such, it incorporates educational tools and resources into its platform. This allows both wealth advisors and their clients to better understand how their investments are shaping the future, creating a stronger connection between capital and cause.

Ethic’s growth over the past eight years reflects a broader shift in the investment landscape. As more investors (particularly younger generations) seek to align their financial strategies with their ethical principles, the demand for sustainable investment options has surged. Ethic has been at the forefront of this movement, offering solutions that make it easier for wealth advisors to offer values-driven portfolios while maintaining financial performance. Their platform is not only simplifying sustainable investing but also helping to normalize the idea that all investing should consider the social and environmental impact.

With a vision of a world where every investment has a positive impact, Ethic is paving the way for the future of finance. Whether through its innovative use of technology, its collaborative approach with advisors, or its commitment to transparency and education, Ethic is making it possible for investors to connect their values with their financial decisions. As they continue to expand their offerings and partnerships, Ethic is poised to play an even greater role in shaping a more sustainable and socially responsible investment landscape.

Ethic Vision & Mission

Ethic’s vision is to create a world where all investing is sustainable investing. They envision a future where every dollar invested reflects not only financial goals but also personal values, contributing to a more equitable and sustainable world. By leveraging the latest advancements in technology and data, Ethic aims to make sustainable investing the norm rather than the exception, providing investors with the tools they need to align their portfolios with the issues that matter most to them.

The mission at Ethic is to redefine value in the investment space. They are committed to empowering wealth advisors and investors to build portfolios that not only deliver financial returns but also generate positive social and environmental outcomes. Ethic’s platform is designed to support personalized impact investing, ensuring that investors can tailor their portfolios to reflect their unique values.

To achieve this mission, Ethic integrates storytelling, data, and innovative technology into their investment process. They believe that through education and transparency, they can inspire more investors to prioritize sustainability in their financial strategies.

Ethic’s ultimate goal is to harness the power of capital to shape a better world. Through their visionary approach to impact investing, they are transforming the financial industry, making it possible for every investor to play a part in building a more sustainable and socially responsible future. By staying true to their mission, Ethic continues to set new standards for what it means to invest with purpose, forging a path toward a world where every investment creates positive change.

BigSky Partners Growth Story // Relationship

Big Sky VC’s investment in Ethic further strengthens the company’s mission to transform the investment landscape by making sustainable and impact-driven investing more accessible.

Through this strategic partnership, Big Sky is helping Ethic scale its innovative platform, empowering wealth advisors and investors to align their financial goals with their personal values. This collaboration accelerates Ethic’s vision of creating a future where all investing is sustainable, ensuring that every dollar invested contributes to a more equitable and sustainable world.

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