Having begun with a real estate investment portfolio, David now concentrates
on investing in companies that add value to the planet and her people.
“Making good money may be satisfying, but making great money doing good is gratifying.”
—David Hamilton Nichols
Social impact
investor.
Investments
David’s recent startup investments include companies taking bold, unique approaches towards shifting our world’s future.
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Is a Richard Branson-recognized, Norwegian startup of the year winning company, giving individuals and businesses a way to eliminate their carbon footprints by building digital tools so that we all can make climate action part of everyday life. |  |
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Is a friendly way to explore solar for homeowners and a new way to raise funds for organizations. When homeowners connect with Ovanova to explore solar, it gives a donation to an organization they support. A Skoll World Forum attendee, Ovanova has been noted for “critical impact in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.” | |
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Is built in response to one of the greatest crises in human history. It is an initiative to merge culture and creativity and accelerate the implementation of carbon removal technologies. A Forbes featured company, NOW is on an emergency mission to remove CO2 at scale. | |
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Is building next generation respiratory protection starting with the ATMOS wearable to replace N95 masks. This clear, comfortable reusable device has been independently validated by Auckland University of Technology to provide up to 50x better protection than current market leading solutions. Aō Air’s mission is simple: to empower the world to live, work, and play without fear of the air they breathe. | |
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Has invented technology that enables people to learn 3x-5x faster than traditional education and is focused on solving UN Sustainable Development Goals number 4 and 10 (Quality Education and Reduced Inequalities). Founded by a former NASA engineer and serial entrepreneur, Ahura AI has been invited to speak during the World Economic Forum, United Nations, and at the US Capitol. | |
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Has developed a proprietary process of atmospheric carbon capture, transforming it into diamonds. The first to directly combat climate change rather than contribute to it, each carat of Aether diamonds offsets 20 metric tons of CO2 (roughly 1.25 years of emissions for the average American). Founded by jewelry industry veterans and material scientists, Aether sets the new standard for modern luxury. | |
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Creates trusted data ecosystems for big industries starting with aviation and logistics to track cargo containers with valuable cargo like medical products (soon Covid-19 vaccines). Patent-pending AI, IoT, and blockchain solutions and IATA industry regulator partnership let Hong Kong-based Virtual Control connect vastly disconnected stakeholders and ensure risk mitigation, saving millions in damage and loss. | |
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Is an Africa-focused healthcare company committed to delivering excellent and affordable patient care and to preparing our local communities to appreciate the importance of preventive healthcare. Through technology and industry expertise, AHH is building a high quality, effective and sustainable healthcare system across Africa. Presently, it operates approximately 40 facilities in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. | |
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Is empowering humans to easily create, sell, and buy NFTs in an eco-friendly way by building the railroads for the NFT space. It offers zero cost to create NFTs and no wallet needed for buying NFTs. Creatify is also powering business and celebrity launches via API, SDK, marketplace, and white labeling. | |
David is also invested in renewable energy projects. |
David is currently executive producer on a soon-to-be-released, pop-culture-friendly series about people who are standing for solutions to some of society’s largest issues. Details to be released as available.
Producer.
He is also co-producing a solutions-oriented documentary on child sex trafficking and slavery.
His multiple other projects are currently under nondisclosure.