Creative Investment Research
Research ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Creative Investment Research is a research services firm focused on understanding social hardships and translating insights into investment-related strategies aimed at social reform. With more than two decades of experience, the organization collaborates with individuals, organizations, and corporations to design, test, and measure innovative investment vehicles that strive to produce measurable social impact, supported by social research, integration with financial institutions, and decision-making processes. The firm also conducts impact investing research, examining the full investment process, validating strategies for legal and policy considerations, and reviewing fund policies and procedures, while coordinating data and communications to monitor ongoing social awareness and outcomes. Based in Washington, DC, the company emphasizes educational and informational resources to empower future work in social investing and vehicle development. Its services are directed at clients seeking to understand and address social issues through structured investment approaches, with a focus on impact measurement and reporting as a core component of their offering. A recent development highlighted by the firm relates to a joint report on the role of artificial intelligence and algorithmic lending in reducing racial disparities in mortgage lending, underscoring the organization’s involvement in timely, policy-relevant research.