Arison Investments

Arison Investments is the business arm of the Arison Group, operating as an international holding company focused on value-based and impact investments. The firm aims to generate competitive financial returns while creating a positive impact on people's lives worldwide. Its investment strategy is deeply aligned with the Arison family's long-established vision of "Doing Good," various ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Arison Investments empowers its partners to become transformative agents of change, effectively bridging financial performance with positive societal and environmental impact. The firm manages a diversified portfolio valued at over $2.5 billion.

The firm was founded in 1991 by Ted Arison, the Israeli-American businessman renowned for establishing Carnival Cruise Lines. In its early years, Arison Investments pursued a strategy of strategic acquisitions within core sectors of the Israeli economy, including banking and construction. Following Ted Arison's passing in 1991, his daughter, Shari Arison, assumed leadership of the firm. Under her guidance, Arison Investments has evolved, transitioning from a model of direct ownership of operating companies to one of influence-based investments. Shari Arison also developed "The Doing Good Model," a practical framework for integrating universal values into the core operations of businesses and organizations.

Historically, Arison Investments held significant controlling stakes in major Israeli enterprises such as Bank Hapoalim, Shikun & Binui (a prominent infrastructure and real estate conglomerate), and Salt of the Earth. The firm also launched Miya, an international company specializing in efficient urban water systems, which was later divested. In recent years, Arison Investments has strategically divested from many of its traditional holdings, including completing the sale of its Bank Hapoalim shares in 2024, Shikun & Binui in 2018, and Miya in 2019. This pivot underscores its sharpened focus on impact investing. Currently, the firm's investment areas span Climate/Energy/Water/Forestry, Food Tech, Healthcare, Education, Mobility, Real Estate, AI/Robotics, and the Circular Economy.

The leadership of Arison Investments is spearheaded by Shari Arison, the owner of the Arison Group, who is recognized globally as a businesswoman and philanthropist. Her vision of "Doing Good" and her commitment to integrating values into business practices are central to the firm's ethos. The leadership team also includes Jason Arison, David Arison, Efrat Peled, David (Dave) A. VanEgmond, Nan Zheng, Frank Garcia, Itzik Revach, and Ido Stern. Efrat Peled, for instance, was appointed CEO of Arison Investments in 2006 and later became Chairman in 2009. The team employs a rigorous process for evaluating investment opportunities, taking into account global social and economic needs, emerging sectors, and opportunities that align with their values-based investment philosophy.