January 13, 2026
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – TriLinc Global LLC ( “TriLinc”) has been selected as one of the Real Leaders Top Impact Companies for 2026.
The I.M.P. A. C T. (Intention, Model, People, Accountability, Collaboration, Transform) award, its seventh annual ranking, was developed by Real Leaders to show that business can thrive as a force for good and ranks the positive impact of companies that are leveraging the engine of capitalism for the greater good. The 2026 list features a mix of 150 respected impact brands of all sizes and a variety of industries from around the world. This year’s honorees were selected through a rigorous evaluation process measuring three-year growth, 2024 revenue performances, and each company’s submitted impact application detailing how they are transforming their industries for the better. The result is a curated list of innovative organizations redefining what it means to lead with purpose at scale. Applicants were required to provide verification of growth and practices. To Access this year’s ranking of the 2026 Top Impact Companies, please visit: https://real-leaders.com/top-impact-companies-2026
A Spotlight on the 2026 Winners
Each winning company has earned a feature in the 2026 Real Leaders Top Impact Companies magazine, receiving recognition among peers, investors, and impact-minded business leaders worldwide.
“Being named one of the Real Leaders Top Impact Companies is a tremendous honor,” said Gloria Nelund, CEO of TriLinc Global. “Our growth is rooted in the belief that business can be a force for good. This recognition validates our mission to harness the power of capital markets to help solve global challenges facing our society. TriLinc is excited to be working alongside impact industry peers to move impact investing further into the mainstream”, stated Nelund.
Setting a New Standard for Companies
Now in its seventh year, the 2026 Real Leaders Top Impact Companies ranking continues to spotlight organizations that combine strong financial performance with meaningful social and environmental outcomes. In an era where consumers, employees, and investors expect more from businesses, these companies are charting the path forward.
“Real Leaders exists to celebrate the achievements of the leaders who are inspiring better business for a better world,” said Kevin Edwards, CEO of Real Leaders. “The 2026 winners demonstrate that scaling impact and revenue are not competing priorities – they are the future of great companies.
About TriLinc Global, LLC
Established in 2008, TriLinc is a private impact investment fund sponsor that seeks to provide investors with access to institutional class, market-rate return impact investment funds. Through its sponsored funds, TriLinc has developed a systematic approach to the packaging, registration, and distribution of alternative investment products that pursue unique yield-oriented strategies that seek to change the world for the better. www.trilincglobal.com
About Real Leaders
Real Leaders is a membership community for impact leaders with a global media platform dedicated to driving positive changes. Real Leaders celebrates the business achievements that make the world better – and inspires leaders everywhere to pursue meaningful impact. To learn more about the 2026 winners or to apply for next year’s ranking, visit:
https://real-leaders.com/top-impact-companies
DISCLOSURE
Real Leaders ranking is based on their Force for Good score. This score takes into account the company’s 5-year sales growth, revenue and B Impact Assessment. TriLinc submitted an application for consideration in October 2025. TriLinc’s receipt of this award is in no way indicative of any individual client or investor’s experience with TriLinc, TriLinc Advisors, LLC or TriLinc Global Advisors, LLC, or of any past or future investment performance. This information is for general purposes only and does not represent a recommendation or offer of any particular security, strategy, or investment.
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