Investing in a better future
AiiM Partners invests in technology-enabled companies addressing climate change while prioritizing equity and access. We are targeting the untapped potential of the $10 trillion industries in the ocean, on land and in the air.

Systems thinking
Oceans & the overlapping sectors
The problems facing oceans are complex and highly interconnected with other sectors like food production, transportation, and energy. We take a systems-level approach to find high impact solutions, often where multiple sectors intersect.
How we're different
Engaged investment strategy
Focus on "missing middle"
Proven track record
Team
Shally Shanker, CFA
Founder & Managing Partner
Portfolio strategy, investment thesis, diligence & management
The Schmidt Family Foundation, Hillspire, Stanford School of Medicine
Ben Tarbell
Technology Partner
Product strategy, technology, energy
Google X, SolarCity, Mosaic, IDEO
Hailey Hu
Investment Director
Sourcing, investment diligence, portfolio support
B Capital Group, Accenture, Grameen Foundation, UPenn (Wharton)
Luke Halsey
Investment Director
Sourcing, investment diligence, portfolio support
The Schmidt Family Foundation, Social Finance, Oxford University
Sameer Halai
Entrepreneur in Residence
Energy, financing, user experience
The Schmidt Family Foundation, Jirav, SunFunder, Microsoft
Featured Investments

Meeting rising protein demand with lower carbon alternatives

Providing great tasting, healthy, safe, trusted seafood

Replacing plastic in packaging

Creating cell-based crustacean meats (shrimp, crab, lobster)

Supply chain transparency to mitigate climate risk, improve performance

High value materials for batteries without rare earth minerals

Patented, high-performing thermal shippers made from natural ingredients

Create the cleanest, most sustainable seafood on the planet
Contact Us
Entrepreneurs, investors and general inquiries, please use this form to get in touch.
Alpha Impact Investment Management, Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
info@aiimpartners.com