Catalyzing Investment
in Heritage
In a rapidly changing world, historic environments provide cultural grounding, enhance well-being, and foster a sense of shared identity. Founded in 2019 in New York City, CHiFA advocates for the preservation and prosperity of heritage sites, highlighting their value in sustainable development.
The Cultural Heritage Finance Alliance (CHiFA) promotes heritage-led regeneration through collaborative and innovative financing solutions. CHiFA aims to build a global marketplace and a supportive ecosystem of expertise and civic interests premised on opportunities for capital investment in historic places.
“Cultural heritage delivers community benefit and financial returns — yet preservation efforts remain underfunded and disconnected from investment flows. CHiFA bridges that gap.”
Heritage as an Asset Class
We work with municipalities, heritage entrepreneurs, and community organizations to build the institutional capacity needed to attract and manage private investment at historic sites worldwide.
Through diagnostic assessments, financial modeling, and strategic planning, we transform heritage sites into bankable projects with clear returns and measurable community impact.
We connect heritage projects with mission-aligned investors, structuring blended finance vehicles that de-risk entry and demonstrate the commercial viability of heritage-led regeneration.
Projects Across
Four Continents
CHiFA’s active portfolio spans World Heritage Cities and heritage-rich communities in Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East — each at a different stage of the investment pipeline.
Cultural Heritage
Action Items
Insights and updates from CHiFA’s work at the intersection of cultural heritage, urban planning, and impact investment .