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Beverly Hills, California, USA
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Butterfly Equity is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector from seed to fork across the following key verticals: upstream & processing, industry enablers, multi-site and branded goods. They provide access to capital, operational expertise and technology to accelerate growth and generate outsized returns. When Butterfly Equity opened its doors, they simultaneously created the Butterfly Equity Foundation contributing 10% of their net profits to the Foundation. Food justice is the core of the Foundation’s giving, as it is fundamental to physical and mental health, cultural identity, the environment, and so much more. The mission of the Foundation is to empower the community partners to strengthen the local food system and improve healthy food access for all. The Butterfly Equity Foundation partners with qualified 501 C-3 nonprofit organizations in three areas – nutrition security, food as medicine, and healthy, affordable food retail in neighborhoods with limited access
Adam Waglay
Co-founder & Co-CEO
Operating since 2016
11-55 Members
Eco-system
Agricultural Lands
Cities and Towns
Villages
Sectors
Health and Wellness
Social Change
Climate Change Mitigation
Education for Sustainability
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Butterfly Equity Foundation use capital to invest in businesses and organizations that align with social and environmental goals. Investments are likely made in industries that promote sustainability, equity, and long-term community welfare. The Foundation supports community through direct grants, technical assistance, employee volunteerism, and cross-sector coalition building. The foundation monitors the effectiveness of its funded programs or investments using measurable outcomes. Techniques such as data analysis, community feedback, and performance metrics allow the foundation to assess and adjust projects for maximum impact. They support capacity-building programs for grassroots organizations, helping to strengthen local economies, governance, and operational efficiency to ensure projects can sustain themselves over time. The Butterfly Equity Foundation partners with qualified 501 C-3 nonprofit organizations in three areas – nutrition security, food as medicine, and healthy, affordable food retail in neighborhoods with limited access. The mission of the Foundation is to empower community partners to strengthen the local food system and improve healthy food access for all.
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