12 Novata Testimonials

“At the Ford Foundation, we are committed to supporting initiatives that enable meaningful progress toward a more inclusive form of capitalism. Novata’s solutions give investors the ability to better allocate capital with more effective consideration of purpose, inclusiveness and sustainability. Their tools will be an essential part of creating an economy that works for all.”

"We invest to solve global challenges. Summa was founded on the idea of integrating sustainability factors as tools for value creation, and we invest solely in companies whose core business contributes positively to one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals. Our companies are supporting a world in transition and showing that business can be part of the solution."

"We are proud to collaborate with a distinguished group of industry leaders to develop and share tools that enhance transparency and which are appropriately tailored for private companies."

“Private companies, and their investors, are a growing part of our economy, and have a critical role to play in contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable capitalism. We believe Novata provides a solution that will enable LPs, GPs, and companies to better manage their impact on people and the planet.”

"Uniting purpose and profit is the foundation of our investment thesis, and transparency is critical to holding our firm and the entire private equity community accountable. We are excited to partner with Novata to develop effective ESG measurement and benchmarking tools for the PE community."

“The global economic transition to net zero will be realized through a truly collaborative and aligned approach across both the public and private markets. S&P Global is proud to be investing in much-needed innovation in ESG transparency and benchmarking in the private markets through the creation of Novata.”

"At Kohlberg, we concentrate on creating and measuring value, and we apply the same focus to our ESG efforts. Novata will facilitate adoption of ESG best practices, not just for GPs and LPs but also for portfolio companies. It’s a significant step forward."

“Private equity assets are a fast-growing part of the markets and global economy, having increased by more than 150% in the last decade alone. And private equity investors need reliable access to accurate, material, and relevant ESG data, from climate change and diversity, to worker transitions and business accountability—all of which are critical components of truly inclusive capitalism that creates long-term value for our pension beneficiaries.”

"We are committed to the tenets of responsible investing and believe the private markets have a responsibility to better manage and track ESG performance to not only generate strong investment returns, but to also make a positive impact on society and its future."

"At THL, we believe that effective ESG practices can positively impact the performance of our Firm, private equity funds and portfolio companies. We look forward to sharing our insights and collaborating with Novata and its LP and GP advisory committees on this important ESG initiative."

"KPS takes pride in its constructive approach to investing. We believe that nothing matters more than people. We look forward to advocating for the concerns of working people as part of the GP Advisory Council."

“Novata is a neutral solution that allows private companies to collect and measure their data based on whatever metrics are most meaningful for them and their investors. At Hamilton Lane, we believe that best-in-class data and technology solutions will continue to drive the private markets forward, and we are excited to launch Novata alongside such an esteemed management team.”