Kelley Luyken
Meet Kelley
Investor
Germany
Kelley Luyken is the Manager of Impact & Research at Aurum Impact, focusing on impact investing in circularity, climate, and natural ecosystems. She co-founded Restoring Connections, which facilitates workshops for social and ecological change, and serves on the board of Theia Finance Labs, an independent think tank.
Areas of activity:
Funding and Investment
About:
Kelley Luyken is an accomplished professional in impact investing, currently serving as the Manager of Impact & Research at Aurum Impact, part of the Goldbeck Family Office. Her work emphasizes investments in circularity, climate, and natural ecosystems, aimed at promoting equitable business models. In addition to her role at Aurum Impact, she is a board member of Theia Finance Labs, a non-profit think tank that develops research solutions for climate-related challenges in the financial sector. Kelley is also a co-founder and facilitator at Restoring Connections, where she leads workshops designed to empower individuals and communities to enact change during times of social and ecological crisis. Previously, she held senior consulting roles at Syspons GmbH and worked as a climate finance analyst at the 2° Investing Initiative.
Kelley's career also includes diverse roles in product management and analytics at renowned companies such as Google and SAP, where she developed skills that complement her impact-oriented work. With a strong academic background and a passion for fostering a more equitable society, Kelley continues to be a driving force for change in the impact investment landscape.
Involvement:
Aurum Impact
Aurum Impact, launched in February 2023 and backed by the Goldbeck family, is an impact investing firm that focuses on funding impact VC funds and startups in areas like circularity, climate, ecosystems, and equitable business models. With a long-term, evergreen investment strategy, Aurum supports companies from pre-seed to growth stages, positioning itself as a trusted partner in driving sustainable change.