Arc Impact

What is Arc Impact?

Arc Impact is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage and seed investments. They have a strong dedication to supporting startups in sectors of impact that include educational technology, workforce training, healthcare, and assistive technologies.

With a goal to not only invest but also to catalyze sector development through philanthropy, Arc Impact takes an active investment strategy. They aim to increase accessibility to technology to improve the quality of life significantly, with a strong interest in software and aging tech. In the educational technology domain, Arc Impact strives to make learning more relevant and accessible globally, providing individuals with the skills necessary to adapt to the evolving world.

This includes a particular focus on the future of work and human capital development and training. Within the medtech & digital health field, the firm aims to enhance health accessibility, patient outcomes, and the experience within the healthcare system. The team at Arc Impact includes Nicky Newfield, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, who previously founded Jewish Interactive, an educational technology production company, and is also a trustee of the Glatt Charitable Trust.

Jarred Myers, the Chief Impact Officer, specializes in Impact Measurement and Venture Philanthropy with a background as the head of impact investing in Africa for the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation and holds an MBA from Duke University. Arc Impact's philosophy is to blend traditional venture capital with a strong philanthropic approach to foster innovation in sectors that have the potential to benefit society profoundly.

What they say:

We are a venture capital firm.

What we look for: We invest in various sectors.