About Us
We discover value in the world's people.
Two Sigma Impact will combine active, principled ownership and data science with the goal of achieving superior returns and positive social outcomes.
We are focused on workforce impact – where we anticipate innovative and thoughtful investments in humans will lead to an enhanced employee experience, productivity and long-term financial returns.
Our Philosophy
We will apply the scientific method to impact investing.
Technology and automation are incredibly powerful tools that play a key role in the future of work, but as capital continues to be invested in technology-and data-driven businesses, relatively less investment is being made in building companies that depend more heavily on human capital. That’s where we see opportunity.
For almost two decades, Two Sigma has applied technology, data science, and human invention to solve difficult problems across financial services. We will apply those resources, along with a rigorous, scientific mindset, to maximize leadership teams’ ability to achieve better business outcomes and create meaningful work for more people.
Our Approach
We are experienced private equity investors who have partnered alongside management teams to build successful businesses across industries, geographies and market cycles.
We are bringing Two Sigma’s world-class data science expertise and technology resources to private markets investing.
We are creating a workforce impact framework focused on developing thoughtful human capital management tools to unlock human potential and create the best workplaces for employees.
Investment Focus
We will invest in companies that invest in their people.
We target equity investments between $50 million and $100 million per investment. We will consider both minority and control investments in a variety of structures.
Our four industry verticals represent ~50 percent of the U.S. economy and are expected to create over ~5 million jobs by 20281.
1 US Department of Labor – September 2019
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Businesses focused on preparing workers for the jobs of tomorrow, through services aimed at the career journey
HEALTHCARE
Areas of healthcare where we believe current capacity or the current model is insufficient to meet tomorrow’s demands
CONSUMER
Areas of consumer services with potential for resilience across time and economic cycles
BUSINESS SERVICES
Human-centric B2B businesses supporting the rapidly evolving service-based economy
TED TALK
“Good jobs aren’t just good for society–they’re good business.”
We believe an engaged workforce is the key to building great companies. But to create good jobs instead of cutting them, you first need a definition of a good job–which is surprisingly hard to find.
Warren Valdmanis explored this question, and others, from the TED stage. Read about his experience and watch his talk, ‘What makes a job “good”–and the case for investing in people’ over on our Insights page.
Portfolio Companies
We are focused on investing in
two types of companies,
enablers and employers.
Penn Foster is a digital learning platform that works in partnership with major employers, public workforce agencies, and community-based organizations to provide skill-based training for more than 300,000 working learners each year. Penn Foster seeks to help individuals discover pathways to opportunity through accredited diploma, certificate and degree programs that matter in high-growth, high-skill jobs. Learn more
Wholesale Supplies Plus is an industry-leading provider of high-quality raw materials, supplies and packaging for soap, skincare and candle artisans. The company’s broad product assortment and complementary support enable an expanding artisan community to meet growing consumer demand for authentic, local and clean label personal products. Learn more
Circle of Care is a leading home and clinic-based pediatric therapy provider based in Texas. The company provides a wide range of pediatric services across seven markets in Texas, including occupational, physical and speech therapy. Circle of Care employs over 275 licensed and credentialed therapists and currently serves more than 3,000 patients. Learn more
Eclipse Advantage is a provider of outsourced supply chain workforce solutions specializing in servicing warehouses and distribution centers. The company partners with Fortune 1000 companies and small businesses to help them improve supply chain productivity and efficiency. Eclipse provides a comprehensive suite of labor services in more than 150 locations across the US and Canada, and focuses on a wide array of end markets. Learn more
Team
We're a passionate team
with a big mission.
We’ve brought together a dynamic combination of investment professionals, data science expertise and human capital management to help companies unlock the full potential of their workforce.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion represents a core value for Two Sigma Impact. We are committed to embracing diverse backgrounds and encouraging different viewpoints in all that we do. We know that people thrive when they feel that they belong, that their diverse perspectives are valued and that they are treated fairly, and we believe that we achieve better decisions and outcomes as a result.
Impact Team Members
Executive Advisors
News
Read the latest from Two Sigma Impact
Warren Valdmanis Speaks at Bloomberg’s Work Shifting 2.0 Conference
Warren Valdmanis spoke at a Bloomberg’s Work Shifting 2.0: Redefining Normal conference about the current state of the American workforce.
Warren Valdmanis Speaks with Barron’s Live
Warren Valdmanis spoke with Barron’s Live about why companies should focus more on creating good jobs and how to do it.
Two Sigma Impact’s Circle of Care Enters ABA Industry Through Merger with Empower Behavioral Health
Two Sigma Impact portfolio company Circle of Care has combined with Empower Behavioral Health, a clinic-based provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Watch: Our TED Talk on What Makes a Job “Good”–and Why it Matters
Warren Valdmanis presents the business case for investing in people and creating an engaged workforce.
Careers
Come join our team.
We are on a journey to drive better outcomes for workers and help companies achieve better business performance. We are looking for like-minded investment professionals, researchers and data scientists to join our team.