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Social Impact Capital

New York, NY · Invests in US; Europe; Global · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AFood & BeverageAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHealthcare & BiotechEducationClimate & EnergyBiotech & Life SciencesClimate & Clean EnergyHealthcare & Digital HealthDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureEdTech

Thesis

Social impact companies are undervalued at the earliest stages when metrics are unclear. We invest very early in mission-driven founders tackling the world's hardest problems, supporting them until they're attractive to top-tier VCs. 12-15 exceptional entrepreneurs can solve the largest global challenges.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid pure nonprofit models without commercial viability, lifestyle businesses without venture-scale ambitions, and impact theater without genuine environmental or social metrics.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$142M
Decision process
Solo GP

Partners & team

1 contact on file

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Sarah Cone

General PartnerFounder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Portfolio

Voyage FoodsFood Beverage

Voyage Foods is a food technology company that creates 1-for-1 alternatives to traditional food products, focusing on allergen-free and sustainable ingredients to future-proof beloved foods.

Charm IndustrialConsumer Apps Social

Charm Industrial Co., Limited focuses on technology products such as speakers, headphones, mounts, wireless chargers, lighting, power, cables, and accessories, emphasizing innovative design and compliance with international standards.

Totus MedicinesBiotech Life Sciences

Totus Medicines is focused on developing precision oral medicines targeting the root causes of the world’s most devastating diseases, utilizing their proprietary OmniDEL discovery platform to create small-molecule therapies against historically undruggable targets.

Catena BiosciencesBiotech Life Sciences

Catena Biosciences is focused on revolutionizing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) with its CysTyr™ Conjugation Platform, enabling the creation of Multi-Payload Conjugates (MPCs) that deliver dual payloads for treating solid tumors.

Limelight SteelManufacturing Industrial

Limelight Steel is revolutionizing the steel industry with its patented laser furnace technology that electrifies the ironmaking process, achieving significant energy savings and enabling the use of low-grade iron ore.

Menten AIBiotech Life Sciences

Menten AI is pioneering generative AI to design cyclic peptide therapeutics for drug targets beyond the reach of small molecules and biologics. Our proprietary platform, MAUD 1.0, enables the rapid creation of macrocycles with drug-like properties such as oral bioavailability and cell permeability.

WearlinqHealthcare Digital

Wearlinq Labs offers a wireless cardiac monitoring solution with the eWave, a 6-lead EKG monitor designed for mobile cardiac telemetry and extended Holter monitoring, providing real-time data and high-quality cardiology reports.

Prometheus FuelsClimate Clean Energy

Prometheus Fuels is focused on producing sustainable fuels from air, utilizing advanced technology to create carbon-neutral e-fuels.

AndelaDeveloper Tools Infra

Andela is a platform that connects companies with software engineers from emerging markets, leveraging AI-driven matching to hire top talent quickly and efficiently.

Ginkgo BioworksBiotech Life Sciences

Ginkgo Bioworks is a biotechnology company that designs custom microbes for a variety of applications, including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and industrial processes.

Pathfinder AIEnterprise Software

Pathfinder empowers freight brokers to communicate with multiple carriers simultaneously, utilizing AI to streamline the process of covering shipments and managing communications.

Cetos WaterClimate Clean Energy

Cetos Water specializes in low-cost, scalable desalination technology for treating high salinity brines, using a patented membrane-less solvent extraction process to produce clean water from contaminated sources.

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Research briefRead more
Social Impact Capital Research Investment Thesis Social Impact Capital is a research-driven venture capital firm founded by Sarah Cone that invests as early as possible into "the best ideas in impact." The firm employs a distinctive strategy called "impact arbitrage" - recognizing that social and environmental impact companies are often overlooked at the earliest stages when metrics are unclear, b

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