# GMI Ratings

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/gmi-ratings

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.gmiratings.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5.8M
- Latest round: Series B (Aug 1, 2007)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

GMI Ratings specializes in providing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings and analytics, enabling investors to incorporate sustainability factors into their investment decisions.Founded in 1999 in New York, US, GMI Ratings offers ESG ratings and analytics. The company was acquired by MSCI Inc. on June 26, 2014, for USD 15 mn. There are no known pivots or subsidiaries for GMI Ratings.GMI Ratings provides a range of sustainability solutions, notably MSCI ESG Ratings, which assess companies on industry-specific ESG risks. Their services aid institutional investors and corporations in aligning investment strategies with sustainability goals, featuring sustainability reporting tools and indexes used primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia.GMI Ratings generates revenue through subscription-based models for its ESG data and analytics products, which are tailored to meet client needs. These agreements facilitate ongoing engagement with institutional investors and asset managers, emphasizing a B2B approach.Following its acquisition by MSCI Inc., GMI Ratings is expected to leverage its resources and expertise for future product development and geographical expansion, although specific upcoming product launches or market expansions were not detailed. The recent acquisition funding of USD 15 mn will support GMI Ratings in enhancing its ESG solutions and possibly entering new markets.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Aug 1, 2007, $0.8M — IA Capital Group
- Series A, Nov 4, 2002, $5M — IA Capital Group

## Investors

- IA Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ia-capital-group) — Series A, Series B