Investors looking to invest in social impact
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HN
10K - 50K
Cacao Capital is a small family-owned Angel Investment & Venture Capital Firm created with the purpose of helping amazing entrepreneurs with impactful and sustainable businesses to realize their dreams. Cacao Capital invests in a variety of industries and provides a variety of services, includin...
NO
1M - 10M
Sandwater is an investment company that focuses on venture companies in the growth phase. They use ESG analysis to calibrate potential changes in the future, and provide guidance and insights to help their clients make informed decisions. Sandwater also provides a range of services related to ca...
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CA
300K - 5M
Breakout Ventures is an early stage fund that backs bold scientist entrepreneurs. It invests in companies that are working to solve the most complex challenges in the world, leveraging science and technology to make a positive impact. The fund focuses on areas such as artificial intelligence, ro...
AT
FR
ES
100K - 3M
CellCapTure is a powerful flow cytometry software solution developed by Stratedigm. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools to help users set up, acquire, and analyze data from flow cytometry experiments. It is designed to be highly intuitive and user-friendly, allowing users to quickly and e...
DE
1M - 5M
Expon Capital is a venture capital firm based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Founded in 2015, the firm invests in companies operating in the technology, media and entertainment, healthcare, and clean energy sectors. Their mission is to create sustainable investment theses that focus on long-term val...
GB
250K - 10M
Convivialit Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco. It is the venture arm of Pernod Ricard, a French multinational alcoholic beverages company. Convivialit Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage startups in the food and beverage, hospitality, and technology sectors, with...
KE
3M - 30M
Creadev is a private equity firm that was founded in 2012 and is based in Paris, Ile-de-France. It finances France-based emerging companies, and provides financial advice for mergers and acquisitions. It also offers other services such as venture capital, private equity, and corporate finance. A...
NL
1M - 10M
Cusp Capital is a venture capital firm based in Essen, Germany that focuses on making early-stage investments in software and technology companies. The firm is managed by experienced professionals who have worked in the digital technology sector for many years. Cusp Capital seeks to invest in co...
RW
3M - 10M
The European Investment Fund (EIF) is a venture capital fund that provides financing and risk capital to entrepreneurs and small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs). It specializes in investments that have a positive social and environmental impact, including those in the areas of renewable energy,...
CH
10K - 1M
Embryo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, England. The firm seeks to invest in consumer, materials, health, and technology companies at the seed stage. It provides seed capital and mentorship to help these companies grow and succeed. Embryo Ventures also provides a network of pr...
10K - 10M
End Poverty Make Trillions (EPMT) is an organization created by Darryl Finkton Jr. with the goal of ending poverty in the United States. The organization works to identify and fund innovative projects that aim to alleviate poverty, and provides resources, mentorship, and support to those working...
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IN
250K - 750K
Forex Factory is a website that provides information and tools for forex traders. It offers news, analysis, and market data, as well as a variety of tools and resources for traders such as economic calendars, market sentiment analysis, and more. Additionally, it has a forum for traders to discus...
IL
250K - 2M
Newfund is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments. They offer consulting services, portfolio analysis, and fundraising advice to help startups grow and succeed. They also provide support through their network of business angels and seed funds. Newfund has already inve...
100K - 5M
Fontinalis is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in companies in the mobility, transportation, and logistics sectors. Their mission is to help create a more sustainable, connected world by investing in companies with the potential to make a lasting impact on the transportation and ...
100K - 200K
Building Full Circle is an investment fund that focuses on creating a better workforce for working caregivers. They provide financial support to a variety of companies that aim to create a more equitable and supportive workplace for caregivers. They also offer mentorship and guidance to help ent...
10M - 40M
GAIA Capital Management is an international investment management firm with a focus on value-based investing. They specialize in public and private investments, with a focus on private equity and venture capital investments. They have offices in Paris, Dubai, and Colorado, and they partner with ...
AF
AL
DZ
20K - 40K
Unrest.world is a website that provides an in-depth overview of the world's current unrest, from protests and civil wars to natural disasters and economic struggles. It provides an up-to-date overview of the issues affecting countries around the world, as well as a platform for people to share t...
100K - 8M
Seedrs is a UK-based crowdfunding platform that allows entrepreneurs to raise capital from individual investors. It also provides an online platform for companies to manage their investments and engage with their investors. Seedrs has facilitated over 4 million pounds in investments since its la...
50K - 250K
ScienceVest is a venture capital firm based in New York, New York. The firm invests in hard-tech and life science companies at the pre-seed & seed stage. ScienceVest provides capital and resources to help companies develop and grow, while also offering mentorship and guidance. The firm also work...
200K - 2M
Wocstar is a venture capital firm that invests in Women of Color (WOC) tech startups. Established in 2018, the firm is based in New York, and is focused on helping to create a more inclusive environment for WOC entrepreneurs in the tech industry. The firm provides financial and investment educat...
Fundraising for social impact:
Investors are interested in startups with social impact because they have the potential to create positive change while generating financial returns. These companies aim to solve societal problems, such as poverty, lack of access to education or healthcare, and environmental degradation, while creating value for stakeholders.
Main categories
- Clean energy
- Affordable healthcare
- Education for underserved communities
- Access to clean water and sanitation
- Sustainable agriculture and food systems
Startups in the space
- D.light Design (provides affordable solar-powered products for households and small businesses in emerging markets)
- Konexa (develops and distributes low-cost mobile health technology for maternal and child health in rural areas)
- Bridge International Academies (provides affordable, high-quality primary education through a network of schools in low-income countries)
- Watsi (crowdfunds medical treatments for patients in need, particularly in developing countries)
- BrightFarms (builds and operates hydroponic farms in urban areas to provide fresh, local produce to communities).
VCs investing in social impact startups
- Impact Ventures
- DBL Partners
- Omidyar Network
- Khoros Investments
- Rethink Impact
The challenge for social impact startups is balancing financial returns with social impact. While these companies aim to create positive change in the world, they must also be financially sustainable in order to attract investment and grow. Investors must carefully evaluate the potential for financial returns and the level of impact a company is able to create in order to make informed investment decisions.