Big Path Capital Announces List Honoring the Leading CEOs of the Impact Economy

The MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking Celebrates Mission-Driven Leaders of Private Companies

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nominations are now open for the MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking, the first list honoring the leading chief executives of fast-growing companies in the most dynamic segment of the economy.

Unlike existing lists that rank impact-minded companies, the MO 100—presented by Big Path Capital, impact investing’s investment bank—shines a spotlight on the catalysts who are sparking positive environmental and social change through the private companies they run.

“The MO 100 Top Impact CEOs are also evangelists championing a new vision of capitalism in which every transaction represents an opportunity to create positive outcomes for a broader set of stakeholders,” said Michael Whelchel, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Big Path Capital, which connects purpose-driven companies and fund managers with mission-aligned investors.

“Values such as sustainability, social justice, and racial equity don’t arise organically. Business leaders must plant those seeds and nurture those goals,” said Shawn Lesser, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Big Path. “We hope these awards inspire a new generation of executives who embrace the notion that you can focus on purpose and profits at the same time.”

To apply for consideration, visit the MO 100 website. Nominees for the MO 100 will be determined based on their “force for good,” a formula that factors in a company’s total revenues, sales growth rate, and its B Impact Assessment, a standard developed by B Lab to assess a company’s true impact. Applications must be submitted by Oct. 31, 2021, and the winners will be announced in February 2022. On April 19-20, 2022, the Top Impact CEOs will be honored at Big Path Capital’s MO Summit, to be held in Portland, OR.

About Big Path

Founded in 2007, Big Path Capital is the leading investment bank for positive impact companies and funds. With one of the largest networks of impact investors, Big Path has worked with more impact companies and funds than any other investment bank in the world. Companies and funds engage Big Path Capital for capital raises, company exits, and founder and shareholder liquidity. Big Path is proud to be a certified B Corporation since 2007.