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Key people at Candide Group.
Candide Group is an SEC-registered investment advisor guiding families, foundations, and institutions in deploying capital for social justice. The firm specializes in private investments, directing funds into companies and emerging funds that build a more equitable economy. It facilitates these allocations across private equity, private debt, and real assets, ensuring investments align with client values for systemic impact.
Founded in 2017 by Aner Ben-Ami and Morgan Simon, Candide Group originated from a conviction that investment capital drives social transformation. Inspired by Voltaire's Candide, the founders emphasized proactive engagement against societal injustices. Their prior experience includes supporting numerous private funds and companies, demonstrating a strong track record in impact-oriented financial deployment.
Candide Group serves a discerning clientele committed to aligning portfolios with purpose. Its vision extends beyond conventional returns, aiming to influence and organize capital to foster justice and cultivate a new, inclusive economy. The firm strives for comprehensive portfolio alignment, enabling client capital to actively support positive societal change.
Key people at Candide Group.
Candide Group has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $50.0M Series B in Bitwise Industries in February 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2021 | Bitwise Industries | $50.0M Series B | Kapor Capital | 125 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Astia, Backstage Capital, Evolution VC Partners, Firstminute Capital, Flucas Ventures, Shawn Modarresi, Motley Fool Ventures, NEW Voices Fund, Saga, Seae Ventures, Supply Change Capital, Peter Chernin, Thirty Five Ventures, Vista Equity Partners, XYZ Venture Capital, Aaron Levie, Baron Davis, Carmelo Anthony (Melo7 Tech Partners), Howard Schultz, JAY Z, Kevin Hart, Mark Cuban, Nick Caldwell, Seth Goldman, GingerBread Capital, Hunt Capital Investments, Impactassets, J.P. Morgan, Plum Alley, Promedica, The Libra Foundation, Western Technology Investment |
| Nov 1, 2020 | Everytable | $16.0M Series B | — | Kaiser Permanente Ventures, Kimbal Musk, Desert Bloom Food Ventures |