CoPeace Partners with World Sustainability Foundation
CoPeace Partners with World Sustainability Foundation
Sept. 14, 2020
CoPeace entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with WSF, a world leader in mitigating climate change through organizational partnerships.
DENVER – CoPeace, a diversified holding company which invests in growing companies demonstrating positive measurable impact and strong fiscal health, today announced an agreement with the World Sustainability Foundation. The memorandum of understanding establishes a relationship with WSF and its efforts to introduce impactful environmental solutions through private and public partnerships.
In partnership with the World Sustainability Foundation, CoPeace will support the long-term development of a distributed socio-economic environment, able to adapt to evolving climate conditions, and manage impact through the selection and deployment of actionable and cost-effective sustainability solutions.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to partner with WSF on important problems related to climate change, pollution, water quality, and security,” CoPeace COO Ed Tepper said. “We look forward to working with WSF to bring together world-class scientists and business leaders for the betterment of society.”
With an active network of academic institutions, private sector entities, and select non-profit organizations, one of WSF’s main objectives includes the deployment of a secure private cloud architecture which will enhance the ability of network members to access and exchange information on specific risk assessment and management approaches.
“The effective management of local climate risks requires the development and implementation of long term, sustainable approaches,” said Patrick Ciganer, WSF’s managing director. “This is the main goal of the strategic partnership between our organizations.”
The Foundation’s network integrates enhanced information assurance while offering a leading-edge data analytics environment to its members. Additionally, WSF oversees the development of operationally-focused machine- and deep-learning tools to be accessed, tested, and shared between network members.
For more information about the World Sustainability Foundation, visit www.wsfn.org.
About CoPeace
CoPeace is a first-of-its-kind holding company, building a portfolio of carefully selected for-profit companies having measurable social and environmental impact while aspiring to provide competitive financial returns. CoPeace is democratizing the investment world by allowing everyone, not just wealthy investors, to invest in private impact companies via its holding company structure.
For more information about CoPeace and how you can grow your money for good, visit copeace.com.
CoPeace Introduces CoMa, Marketing Subsidiary to Serve Growing Impact Space
CoPeace Introduces CoMa, Marketing Subsidiary to Serve Growing Impact Space
July 22, 2020
CoPeace Marketing is the second wholly-owned subsidiary in the CoPeace portfolio, offering marketing services to positive-impact companies
DENVER – CoPeace, a diversified holding company which invests in growing companies demonstrating positive measurable impact and strong fiscal health, today announced its newest portfolio addition with the introduction of wholly-owned subsidiary, CoPeace Marketing, or CoMa. The marketing consulting and services company is the fourth addition to the CoPeace holding company portfolio, joining Advanced Sustainable Technologies, CoPeace Finance, and Uncharted Power.
CoMa becomes the second wholly-owned company of the CoPeace portfolio, and is legally-designated as a public benefit corporation. CoMa provides marketing services to for-profit companies demonstrating positive social or environmental impact.
“We have been growing our CoPeace marketing team for several years and are excited about offering our team’s expertise to the sustainable investing community,” said CoPeace CEO Craig Jonas. “We have a deep team of marketers with experience across a range of skills and industries. We’re looking forward to providing a flexible, competitive option to meet any organization’s needs, and provide long-term positive impact.”
CoPeace previously introduced its first wholly-owned subsidiary, CoFi, in August 2019. The financial services company operates in a similar manner to CoMa, providing relevant expertise and consulting to positive impact companies, looking to grow their organizations.
About CoPeace
CoPeace is a first-of-its-kind holding company, building a portfolio of carefully selected for-profit companies having measurable social and environmental impact while aspiring to provide competitive financial returns. CoPeace is democratizing the investment world by allowing everyone, not just wealthy investors, to invest in private impact companies via its holding company structure.
As a designated Certified B Corp and a public-benefit corporation (PBC), CoPeace is committed to acting morally, ethically and responsibly in regard to society, the environment, the natural world and the world at large. CoPeace joins an exclusive community of just 2,500 B Corps and is one of approximately 400 B Corps also registered as a public-benefit corporation.
For more information about CoPeace and how you can grow your money for good, visit copeace.com.
CoPeace Launches Regulation CF Equity Crowdfunding Offering to Fund Impact Investing Initiatives
CoPeace Launches Regulation CF Equity Crowdfunding Offering to Fund Impact Investing Initiatives
July 8, 2020
Following a successful private fund raise, impact holding company seeks conscious investors of all backgrounds interested in growing their money through investments in positive-impact companies
DENVER (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – CoPeace, a diversified holding company which invests in growing companies demonstrating positive measurable impact and strong fiscal health, today announced it has launched a Regulation CF equity crowdfunding offering following the validation of its Form C by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The purpose of this offering is to allow both accredited and non-accredited potential investors the opportunity to invest in a holding company that directly invests in for-profit companies seeking solutions to societal and environmental problems, while striving for a competitive financial return.
CoPeace’s Regulation CF equity crowdfunding offering allows the company to sell up to $1,069,920 worth of shares to the public. Shares are priced at $120.00 USD each with a minimum investment of $360 (three shares). The offering will be conducted on a best efforts basis through the Wefunder Portal, https://wefunder.com/copeace.
CoPeace fills a massive gap that currently exists in the competitive landscape of impact investing – one that provides access to the investing process, while prioritizing true impact and emphasizing the potential returns. Currently no services exist for everyday consumers to invest in the impact space without a strong understanding of the industry, financial literacy, and personal wealth. There is tremendous opportunity for CoPeace’s investing model with more than 8-in-10 U.S. investors interested in sustainable investing and the impact investing market seeing explosive growth this year, climbing to $715B as of April 2020.
“Today is an exciting day for CoPeace, as we launch our Regulation CF equity crowdfunding offering to enable investment in not only our company, but ultimately in companies that are actually combating world problems with measurable impact,” said CoPeace CEO Craig Jonas. “There is a common misconception that profits and positive impact are mutually exclusive. The current global capitalism structure prioritizes profits over people and planet. CoPeace is offering a different option, one in which the environment and society are on equal footing with profits. As such, we believe we can help change capitalism and the world for the better.”
CoPeace recently secured $1.6M in a private funding round to facilitate investments in socially impactful organizations and acquire meaningful subsidiaries, as well as contribute to general operating costs. Capital raised through Regulation CF equity crowdfunding offering will support CoPeace’s current portfolio of three companies centered on climate crisis solutions, cleantech innovation, and economic equality opportunities, while helping expand their holdings to include themes of public health, education, and financial accessibility.
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CoPeace Secures $1.6M in Private Funding Round to Facilitate Investment in Profitable, Positive-Impact Companies
CoPeace Secures $1.6M in Private Funding Round to Facilitate Investment in Profitable, Positive-Impact Companies
June 23, 2020
First-of-its-kind holding company creates opportunity to invest in businesses focusing on climate crisis solutions, cleantech innovation, economic equality, and more
DENVER (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CoPeace, a diversified holding company which invests in growing companies demonstrating positive measurable impact and strong fiscal health, today announced it has secured $1.6M in funding through a private capital raise. The round included more than 48 influential individuals from within their private network of investors, including family/friends and successful entrepreneurs and businesspeople.
CoPeace is the first holding company to provide an accessible means to invest directly in for-profit companies seeking solutions to societal and environmental problems, while striving for a competitive financial return. As a holding company, CoPeace utilizes investor capital to purchase controlling interest in complementary, purpose-driven holdings through a unique investment approach that creates a path for nearly anyone to participate in impact investing, including communities often overlooked in traditional investing.
“With the support of our investors, CoPeace will use this funding to make investments in socially impactful organizations and acquire meaningful subsidiaries, as well as contribute to general operating costs,” said CoPeace CEO Craig Jonas. “The mission behind everything we do at CoPeace is to continue democratizing impact investing and help individuals of all investing backgrounds grow their money for good. Many self-described ‘impact’ investment opportunities available today are not truly aligned with achieving impact goals, prioritizing financial return over effective impact. The CoPeace approach considers stakeholders, not just shareholders, when making investment decisions, and empowers investors to build wealth while making a difference.”
CoPeace uses a Head + Heart + Math formula when vetting potential partners to identify companies with innovative, marketable concepts and a strong leadership team, who are combating world problems with measurable impact and are projected to have positive growth and potential target returns. Currently, CoPeace’s portfolio includes three companies, Advanced Sustainable Technologies, CoFi LLC and Uncharted Power, all of which focus on climate crisis solutions, cleantech innovation, and economic equality opportunities. Future holdings will fall under the themes of public health, education, and financial accessibility.
“It is an honor to have CoPeace as a part of the Uncharted Power community,” said Jessica O. Mathews, Founder & CEO of Uncharted Power. “The CoPeace team members have provided guidance that has been invaluable to our growth. Knowing how deeply their values in solving environmental and social issues align with ours makes working with them all the more powerful.”
According to Morgan Stanley’s 2019 study on investor interest in sustainable investing, more than 8-in-10 (85%) of U.S. individual investors expressed interest in sustainable investing, yet 65% cited a lack of available products as the barrier to including sustainable investing in their portfolio. CoPeace fills a much-needed void that currently exists in the competitive landscape of impact investing – one that provides access to the direct investing process, while prioritizing true impact and profit.
Ed Tepper Joins CoPeace as COO
Ed Tepper Joins CoPeace as COO
Jan. 22, 2020
Tepper Brings Over Three Decades of Executive Experience to the Impact Holding Company
DENVER – Ed Tepper has been named the Chief Operating Officer of CoPeace, an innovative impact holding company, CoPeace announced Tuesday. Tepper brings over 30 years of results-oriented and hands-on operations and financial management experience to the CoPeace executive team.
“It is a distinct honor and privilege to join the CoPeace executive team, board of directors, and investor group,” Tepper said. “I believe CoPeace addresses important market needs by investing in companies that strive to do good every day, making these investment opportunities available to everyone, and holding itself to the highest standards of conduct, fairness, and transparency.”
A self-described technology enthusiast and early adopter, Tepper has thrived in high-growth environments across multiple industries and has devoted most of his career to growing entrepreneurial and middle-market businesses. He was instrumental in the restructuring and restoration of profitability of two domestic and global manufacturing and distribution businesses.
“Ed brings a great energy and attitude to the CoPeace team, in addition to his years of management experience across multiple industries,” CoPeace founder and CEO Craig Jonas said. “Ed has an outstanding track record of developing, motivating, and leading top-performing teams.”
Tepper co-founded an advanced digital media services company, serving an elite clientele, including HBO, Showtime, A&E, and academy-award-winning filmmakers. He was co-founder and CFO of an Emmy-winning team recognized for bringing revolutionary enhancements to live sports broadcasts, including American football’s yellow first-down line and baseball’s pitch zone.
Previously, Tepper was COO of Sterling Ventures, an investment arm of a prominent New York real estate firm that also owns the New York Mets baseball team. Early in his career, he was an economist for Merrill Lynch and The Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Tepper earned his M.B.A. in finance from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and holds a B.A. in economics from Washington University in St. Louis, where he was a 3-year letterman on the men’s tennis team.
Tepper has served as a judge for the Penn-Wharton Startup Challenge since 2004. He also sits on the Board of Directors of The Tepper Family Foundation and the Chester-Mendham Little League. He is a proud father of three, a youth baseball and soccer coach, and resides in the New York metro area.
About CoPeace
CoPeace is a unique holding company, building a portfolio of carefully selected for-profit companies having measurable social and environmental impact. Investing in CoPeace is available to everyone.
CoPeace has raised capital from its private network of investors and plans to launch a direct public offering under Regulation A later this year, providing an investment opportunity to the general public.
As a designated Certified B Corp and a public-benefit corporation (PBC), CoPeace is committed to acting morally, ethically and responsibly in regard to society, the environment, the natural world and the world at large. CoPeace joins an exclusive community of just 2,500 B Corps and is one of approximately 400 B Corps also registered as a public-benefit corporation.
For more information about CoPeace and how you can grow your money for good, visit copeace.com.
CoPeace Announces Strategic Partnership with NABC
CoPeace Announces Strategic Partnership with NABC
Jan. 15, 2020
CoPeace to Sponsor NABC Guardians of the Game Awards for Service, Advocacy
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – CoPeace will partner with the National Association of Basketball Coaches to honor men’s college basketball coaches with the NABC Guardians of the Game Awards for advocacy and service, it was announced on Wednesday.
The awards will be presented at the 2020 AT&T NABC Guardians of the Game Awards Show on April 5 in Atlanta. The event takes place alongside the annual NABC Convention and NCAA Men’s Final Four.
Guardians of the Game is a national awareness and education program of the NABC. The goal of the program is to focus attention on the positive aspects of basketball and the role coaches play in the lives of student-athletes, in addition to the contributions coaches make to their communities. The Guardians of the Game pillar awards emphasize the NABC’s core values of advocacy, education, leadership, and service.
The advocacy award is presented annually to the coach who best advocates for the game of basketball, student-athletes, and coaches, providing leadership and guidance on issues affecting the basketball community. The service award is presented to the coach who best serves as a community leader and who helps enhance their communities through civic involvement.
CoPeace is a unique holding company, building a portfolio of carefully selected for-profit companies having measurable social and environmental impact. CoPeace offers leaders in sport the unique opportunity to invest directly in positive impact companies and become role models for sustainable investing.
CoPeace has raised capital from its private network of investors and plans to launch a direct public offering under Regulation A early this year, providing an impact investment opportunity to the general public.
CoPeace is designated as a Certified B Corp and a public-benefit corporation, acting morally, ethically and responsibly in regard to society, the environment, the natural world and the world at large. CoPeace joins an exclusive community of just 2,500 B Corps and is one of approximately 400 B Corps also registered as a public-benefit corporation.
For more information about CoPeace and how you can grow your money for good, visit copeace.com.
About the National Associate of Basketball Coaches
Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the NABC was founded in 1927 by Forrest “Phog” Allen, the legendary basketball coach at the University of Kansas. Allen, a student of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, organized coaches into this collective group to serve as Guardians of the Game. The NABC currently has nearly 5,000 members consisting primarily of university and college men’s basketball coaches. All members of the NABC are expected to uphold the core values of being a Guardian of the Game by bringing attention to the positive aspects of the sport of basketball and the role coaches play in the academic and athletic lives of today’s student-athletes. The four core values of being a Guardian of the Game are advocacy, leadership, service and education. Additional information about the NABC, its programs and membership, can be found at www.nabc.org.
CoPeace Designated Certified B Corporation
CoPeace Designated Certified B Corporation®
Sept. 12, 2019
CoPeace Recognized for Commitment to Social and Environmental Good
DENVER – CoPeace™ (Companies of Peace) – a first-of-its-kind impact holding company – was designated as a Certified B Corporation®, earlier this month. As a Certified B Corp, CoPeace meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
The community of B Corp companies works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of more high quality jobs with dignity and purpose. By harnessing the power of business, B Corps use profits and growth as a means to a greater end: positive impact for employees, communities, and the environment.
“We are honored and excited that CoPeace is now a fully Certified B Corp,” said Craig Jonas, CoPeace CEO and founder. “The B Corp community is ushering in the next wave of capitalism, which reflects a desire to have a positive impact on the world. It’s a great opportunity to connect with like-minded organizations and show our investors our continued commitment to true impact and positive financial returns.”
CoPeace’s designation as a Certified B Corp complements its filing as a public-benefit corporation, acting morally, ethically and responsibly in regard to society, the environment, the natural world and the world at large.
The B Corp assessment process measures a company’s performance in five categories: governance, workers, customers, community, and the environment. CoPeace joins an exclusive community of just 2,500 B Corps and is one of approximately 400 B Corps also registered as a public-benefit corporation.
CoPeace is a unique holding company, building a portfolio of carefully selected for-profit companies having measurable social and environmental impact. Investing in CoPeace is available to everyone.
CoPeace has raised capital from its private network of investors and plans to launch a direct public offering under Regulation A later this year, providing an impact investment opportunity to the general public.
For more information about CoPeace and how you can grow your money for good, visit copeace.com.
CoPeace Adds Financial Analysis Service, CoFi, to Growing Portfolio
CoPeace Adds Financial Analysis Service, CoFi, to Growing Portfolio
Aug. 23, 2019
CoFi Will Target Companies Demonstrating Positive Social or Environmental Impact
DENVER – CoPeace (Companies of Peace) – an innovative impact holding company, introduced its newest subsidiary CoPeace Finance LLC (CoFi) – a financial analysis company offering projections and financial models to clients.
CoFi provides financial consulting and interim CFO services to businesses demonstrating positive social or environmental impact. CoFi offers services including economic forecasts, cash flow analysis, revenue and cost projections, solvency analysis, capital structure and business strategies, and pro forma summaries.
“CoFi was developed to offer affordable, transparent financial analysis to members of the entrepreneurial community,” said Craig Jonas, CoPeace founder and CEO. “As we continue to evaluate potential holdings in our own portfolio, we found many businesses are seeking the financial expertise CoPeace is able to provide. We took the model and developed an LLC that could support the demand for such a service.”
CoFi is the first fully-owned subsidiary of the CoPeace portfolio and the third addition in the last five months. CoPeace recently added Uncharted Power and Advanced Sustainable Technologies – complementary companies in the clean energy industry – to its growing portfolio.
CoPeace is an innovative impact holding company, driving mission-grounded change through its growing portfolio of complementary subsidiaries, while creating a more inclusive investing space. CoPeace is structured as a public benefit corporation and received pending B Corp status.
CoPeace has raised capital from its private network of investors and plans to launch a direct public offering under Regulation A later this year, providing an investment opportunity to the general public.
For more information about CoPeace, visit copeace.com. For more information about CoFi, visit www.copeacefinance.com.
CoPeace Announces Addition of AST to Portfolio of Companies
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CoPeace Announces Addition of AST to Portfolio of Companies
AST Complements Company’s First Holding, Harlem-Based Uncharted Power
DENVER – CoPeace (Companies of Peace) – an innovative impact holding company, announced its second addition to the CoPeace finance portfolio in Advanced Sustainable Technologies (AST) – a waste management company specializing in processing hazardous waste using plasma gasification.
CoPeace has established a capital investment in AST for the construction and operation of an AST plasma gasification facility in Israel.
“AST presents a great opportunity to expand our portfolio into the cleantech industry in a way that is very complementary to our first holding, Uncharted Power,” said Craig Jonas, CoPeace CEO and founder.
AST is a cleantech company specializing in plasma gasification to process hazardous waste and generate electricity. The Israeli plant will be utilized by government and private entities to process hazardous waste in a sustainable way.
“We have been evaluating AST for several months,” Jonas said. “We’re excited about its potential to remove hazardous waste from the environment, while creating electricity for use in the region. One of the most exciting things about this plant is that the recipe can be repeated in the U.S. and globally. There is a clear need to deal with our waste in better ways.”
“This venture presents an incredible opportunity to tackle uncharted niches in the Israeli waste management industry,” AST CEO Dan Levin said. “We are offering treatment to hazardous waste which has been accumulating for decades in chemical plants without any treatment, or otherwise sent abroad to be treated in more advanced European countries.”
AST is developing a new generation of waste management facilities which are environmentally-friendly, safe, and financially-viable. Utilizing proven plasma technology, AST designs, builds and operates turnkey plasma waste management facilities for corporate clients and governments.
“With our advanced solutions we can prevent hazardous waste from being sent outside of Israel,” Levin said, “and give the industry a viable solution to treat its waste at a reasonable cost with an eco-friendly process.”
CoPeace announced its first portfolio holding in May, an investment in Harlem-based energy and data startup – Uncharted Power.
CoPeace is an innovative impact holding company, driving mission-grounded change through its growing portfolio of complementary subsidiaries, while providing a more democratized, inclusive investment opportunity. CoPeace is structured as a public benefit corporation and received pending B Corp status.
CoPeace has raised capital from its private network of investors and plans to launch a direct public offering under Regulation A later this year, providing an investment opportunity to the general public.
For more information about CoPeace, visit copeace.com. For more information about AST, visit www.astplasma.com.
CoPeace Announces Strategic Investment in Uncharted Power
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CoPeace Announces Strategic Investment in Uncharted Power
May 14, 2019
NEW YORK – CoPeace (Companies of Peace) – an innovative impact holding company, announced a strategic investment in Uncharted Power – a power and data technology company addressing the infrastructural issues for the generation, transmission, and storage of power to underserved communities. This investment marks the first holding for the CoPeace finance portfolio.
Uncharted Power was specifically selected by CoPeace for its proprietary technology and active solutions towards critical social and environmental issues facing the world. In addition, CoPeace analyzed the long-term profitability and impact potential of Uncharted Power. Given CoPeace’s management expertise, the two will partner on the exploration of project finance opportunities for domestic infrastructure projects.
“After evaluating over 100 companies, we determined Uncharted Power presented an incredible opportunity as our first strategic partner in our new portfolio. Jessica O. Matthews and the team at Uncharted Power have a brilliant system of solutions for our country’s growing infrastructural needs. We are impressed with their technology’s innovative and unique approach to providing power and data to under-served communities in a way that is proactively combating the climate crisis,” said Craig Jonas, CoPeace founder and CEO.
In 2016, Jessica O. Matthews, Uncharted Power’s founder and CEO, raised what was at the time, the largest-ever Series A by a black female founder. Under the Ford Freedom Award winner and Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient’s leadership, the company continues to accumulate a myriad of accolades and recognition. It was most recently featured on TBS Network’s prime-time show, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, discussing the existing biases in tech and innovating for the global economy.
“It is important as we continue to accomplish our mission of decentralizing and democratizing power, that we partner with firms with a similar ethos and approach to the future of infrastructure,” said Matthews. “We could not be more pleased to welcome CoPeace to the Uncharted Power community.”
Based in Harlem, New York, Uncharted Power provides infrastructure solutions for cost-efficient energy, along with data transmission and storage, utilizing its cutting-edge hardware and software technology. Additionally, Uncharted Power addresses the exigent climate crisis with its renewable energy focus.
CoPeace is an innovative impact holding company, driving mission-grounded change through its growing portfolio of complementary subsidiaries, while creating a more inclusive investing space. CoPeace is structured as a public benefit corporation and received pending B Corp status.
CoPeace has raised capital from its private network of investors and plans to launch a direct public offering under Regulation A later this year, providing an investment opportunity to the general public.
For more information about CoPeace, visit copeace.com. For more information about Uncharted Power, visit www.u-pwr.co.