Who We Are

Creation Investments Capital Management, LLC, is a leading global impact investment manager in emerging markets.

Through private equity and private credit funds, we strive to build diversified portfolios, investing in next-generation financial services to maximize financial and social returns. Together with our portfolio companies, we aim to improve the lives of those at the bottom of the economic pyramid by reducing poverty and its ill effects in the developing world.

Our History

In 2007, Creation Investments was founded by Patrick Fisher and Ken Vander Weele to provide access to capital and financial services for the poor, believing that financial returns and social impact were not mutually exclusive, but highly correlated. As time went on…

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Our Culture

Creation’s mission is to reduce poverty in the developing world through private market-based solutions. Our mission attracts talented people from diverse backgrounds that are deeply committed to using their gifts and skills to make this world a better place.

We believe that each member of our world-class team leads through excellence and integrity; these key virtues give us and our valued partners a strong and sustainable competitive advantage as we strive to make a deep impact in the world.

With our team located across the globe, we are highly integrated and intentional in our communication, decision making and knowledge sharing. Our team is 100% focused and engaged in Impact Investing, while also actively participating in the arts, culture, family, and philanthropy.

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Core Principles

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    Focus

    Focused on international poverty reduction using investment capital for financial inclusion.

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    Balance

    We equally weigh financial and social returns on investment. Investment selection and strategic decisions will be guided by a desire to maximize both social and financial returns, without trade-offs.

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    Responsibility

    We do not see those living in poverty as a market to be exploited. We are a compassionate organization that helps to meet the tangible needs of people within the communities in which we operate through value-added market services.

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    Compassion

    We are committed to being open and transparent about our business practices, investments, and strategic relationships with our partners and investors, with client protection and empowerment providing our
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    Stewardship & Generosity

    We encourage the use of our resources, including our time, treasure, and talent, for the greater good. We espouse stewardship and generosity and seek to pass along these values to our stakeholders.