North Sky Announces Mike Pohlen’s Retirement - North Sky Capital
July 16, 2025

North Sky Announces Mike Pohlen’s Retirement

Minneapolis, MN – North Sky Capital (“North Sky”) a pioneer in impact investing, is announcing the retirement of Mike Pohlen.

“I want to express our gratitude and appreciation to Mike for his many contributions to North Sky over the past 18 years,” said Scott Barrington, North Sky Co-CEO. “From helping guide our legacy fund-of-funds to a successful close, to playing a key role in the launch of our sustainable infrastructure strategy in 2010, Mike brought dedication, thoughtful perspective and a steady presence through years of market and organizational change.”

Throughout his time at North Sky, Mike served on the investment committee for 10 funds, applying his analytical and risk management skills in support of our long-term investors. He was also a valued colleague whose calm demeanor and collaborative style helped shape the firm’s early culture.

Reflecting on his time at North Sky, Mike shared: “It’s been a privilege to be part of North Sky’s journey and to work alongside so many talented colleagues. I’m proud to have contributed to building a platform focused on long-term impact and resilience.”

“It’s been a pleasure to work with Mike,” added Danny Zouber, North Sky Co-CEO. “His presence at North Sky spans a formative chapter in our firm’s development, and we wish him all the best as he steps back from day-to-day responsibilities. While his formal role is concluding, we look forward to staying in touch and benefiting from his counsel as opportunities arise.”

About North Sky

North Sky is a pioneer in impact investing. Now in its 25th year, North Sky has deployed more than $1.5 billion across 200+ impact investments on behalf of its various impact funds. The firm has two flagship investment strategies: impact secondaries (private equity) and sustainable infrastructure. Both strategies support positive environmental and social impact while targeting market rate investment returns. North Sky has been an active impact investor since the beginning of the modern era of private markets impact investing in 2005. For more information, visit northskycapital.com.

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