About
Company Culture
Our mission is to deliver superior investment results and exceptional client service while maintaining the highest ethical standard. Our culture is defined by an entrepreneurial spirit and passionate, intellectually curious, open-minded employees. We are committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion with an emphasis on integrity, collaboration and community.
Charitable Giving
Led by Richard H. Driehaus’ dedication and commitment to philanthropic efforts during his lifetime, Driehaus employees believe that part of the firm’s mission is to give back to the community through socially impactful contributions. As such, Driehaus encourages employees to help charitable, nonprofit organizations further their social missions, including, but not limited to:
- Volunteering their time with charitable, non-profit organizations that are meaningful to them. Driehaus provides employees one paid day off per year for purposes of volunteering their time for charitable events.
- Contributing resources to charitable organizations, which Driehaus supports by matching employee contributions to qualifying charitable organizations.
- Actively participating in holiday and food drives and other similar initiatives designed to aid those in need.
Northwestern Settlement House offers programs and services to empower those we serve and seek to disrupt generational poverty in the Chicago communities.
Within the past two years, Driehaus employees have proudly supported the following non-profit organizations:
Northwestern Settlement House offers programs and services to empower those we serve and seek to disrupt generational poverty in the Chicago communities.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is a Catholic organization answering the Gospel call to minister to children and families in need.
Every day, Doctors Without Borders teams deliver emergency medical aid to people in crisis, with humanitarian projects in more than 70 countries.
Having fled violence, persecution, and war, RefugeeOne helps vulnerable refugees from around the world come to the U.S. to rebuild their lives.
WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Saint Ignatius College Prep, a school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating for lives of faith, love, service and leadership.
Meals from the Heart helps front-line healthcare workers by providing fresh meals delivered to their hospital or clinic.
My Block My Hood My City helps to inspire youth, empower communities, and build a better world one block at a time.
Chicago HOPES for Kids provides comprehensive support to Chicago students and families experiencing homelessness.
Richard H. Driehaus Award
2024 Richard H. Driehaus Award recipients past and present.
Community Engagement
Driehaus believes in community, our own and the broader one around us. Along with the many charitable causes and volunteer opportunities our employees participate in, the firm sponsors an annual stock pitch competition and award ceremony in partnership with DePaul University. Engaging with the next generation is our way of connecting with the community and our collective future. DCM has been sponsoring this competition since 2001, which was initiated by Driehaus’ founder, Richard H. Driehaus.
DePaul's Summer Investment Challenge
In addition, in 2021, Driehaus was the founding sponsor for DePaul’s Summer Investment Challenge, which provides high school students with an immersive experience into the finance indus-try. Students stay on DePaul’s campus for 5 days during this comprehensive program, which blends theory, site visits, and practical computer applications, aimed to empower these aspiring high school students with the tools and knowledge necessary for success. Many of the student par-ticipants come from underrepresented racial groups, which supports the program’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. Driehaus supports DePaul’s Summer Investment Challenge through an annual donation, and hosts a lunch and site visit each summer.
Employee Spotlight
Terry Mhondoro
A recruiter called me out of the blue and asked if I would be interested in this position at this incredible firm based out of Chicago. However, he said, the position was to be in the US Virgin Islands. I will admit I had no idea what or where they were! I had just moved to the US from hot, sunny Zimbabwe a couple of years prior so when the offer came in January, in the middle of winter, when I was living in Boston, it was quite an easy decision and one of the best I’ve ever made.
Running for a cause
Employees participated in the 2019 Race Judicata 5K Run/Walk, benefiting the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation.
Employee Engagement
Driehaus is a collaborative and team-oriented environment. To foster our vibrant community, the firm sponsors an array of events to encourage employees to build relationships with their colleagues in an informal setting:
- Athletic events
- Happy hours
- Summer party
- Treat days
- Thanksgiving lunch
- Holiday parties outside of the office