The investment landscape is evolving rapidly. Today, we’re excited to unveil the remarkable individuals who will shape the next chapter of investing: Material Change Institute’s Class V Fellows.
Where Capital Meets Purpose
Our 27 Class V Fellows represent a powerful convergence of expertise across the sectors that matter most for our collective future. From healthcare, climate, deep tech, general tech to social impact experts turned investors, this cohort embodies the interdisciplinary approach that modern investing demands.
What sets Class V apart is not just their professional accomplishments, but their shared conviction that investment decisions should create positive change while generating returns. These Fellows are redefining what it means to be an investor — they’re healers, climate advocates, deep tech leaders and general tech strategists who understand that the most profitable investments are often those that solve humanity’s greatest challenges.
Our Fellows don’t just bring capital to the table — they bring deep sector knowledge, lived experience, and a commitment to inclusive practices that have historically been absent from investment decision-making. Whether they’re evaluating a breakthrough medical device, a carbon capture technology, or a fintech solution, they approach each opportunity through multiple lenses of impact and return.
A Year of Transformation Ahead
As Class V Fellows begin their journey, they join a growing network of changemakers who are proving that different perspectives don’t just make investment portfolios more diverse — they make them more successful. The program ahead will challenge them to think beyond conventional metrics, to identify opportunities that others might overlook. The timing couldn’t be more perfect. As we face unprecedented challenges requiring unprecedented solutions, the investment community needs leaders who can navigate complexity with both analytical rigor and moral clarity. Class V Fellows are uniquely positioned to be those leaders.
The Ripple Effect Continues
Each class of Material Change Fellows has expanded our understanding of what investing can achieve. Our alumni are joining funds, launching funds, making angel investments, joining boards, and making investment decisions that prioritize both financial returns and positive outcomes. They’re proving that when you change who gets to make investment decisions, you change what gets funded and who gets funded. Class V stands ready to continue this legacy while writing their own chapter in the story of investing.
The Journey Begins
As we welcome Class V Fellows into the Material Change family, we’re reminded that the future of investing isn’t just about new technologies or market trends — it’s about new voices, new perspectives, and new definitions of success. These 27 individuals bring with them the potential to reshape industries, direct capital flows, and create a more equitable investment ecosystem.
The transformation of investing requires more than good intentions; it requires skilled professionals who can navigate complex markets while staying true to their values. In Class V, we’ve found that combination of expertise, integrity, and ambition.