Blue Haven Initiative
Liesel Pritzker Simmons & Ian Simmons's Single Family Office · Boston, Massachusetts
$500M estimated AUM
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About Blue Haven Initiative
Blue Haven Initiative is a Boston-based single family office founded in 2012 by Liesel Pritzker Simmons and her husband Ian Simmons, built on her share of the Pritzker family's Hyatt hotels fortune. It is widely regarded as one of the first family offices created with impact investing as its primary mission, deploying its entire portfolio for both financial return and social and environmental impact. Third-party estimates place assets under management near $500 million. The office invests across public equities, fixed income, private equity and direct investments to address challenges globally, with a particular focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States. Its private-investment strategy centers on three core pillars: climate, financial services, and mental health. Pritzker Simmons also co-founded The ImPact, a network of wealth-holding families focused on impact investing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Haven Initiative?
Blue Haven Initiative is a single family office associated with Liesel Pritzker Simmons & Ian Simmons, based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Where is Blue Haven Initiative located?
Blue Haven Initiative is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
How much does Blue Haven Initiative manage?
Blue Haven Initiative is estimated to oversee approximately $500M in assets. As a private family office it files no public AUM disclosures, so figures are third-party estimates compiled from public sources.