Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Impact • Logistics (& Distribution) • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Online Social • Consumer • Woman Focused • UrbanTech |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed |
Investment Range | $25,000 - $250,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $100,000 |
Responsibly Ventures is a Pre-Seed and Seed venture capital impact fund dedicated to backing remarkable teams with a focus on sustainability and social good. They are on a mission to invest in businesses that not only seek venture-scale returns but also aim to create significant, lasting positive impacts in their industries. With an investment range from $25,000 to $250,000 and a sweet spot of around $100,000, they target startups in various sectors, including Retail (& E-Commerce), Cosmetics (& Fashion), CleanTech, HealthTech (& Fitness), Impact, Logistics (& Distribution), DeepTech, Healthcare (& Wellness), Online Social, Consumer, Woman Focused, and UrbanTech. Responsibly Ventures prioritizes investments in companies whose missions are intrinsically tied to impactful outcomes, such as environmental sustainability or social benefits. They actively seek out teams that can demonstrate a unique 'impact moat'—a strategic advantage rooted in their commitment to positive change. By applying this focus, they seek to discover startups whose products or technologies are not just commercially viable, but also resonate with customers who are willing to pay for positive change. Their portfolio includes startups like Climatize, Parcel Health, it's electric, LumiTerra, Atelier, and OOM Earth, each contributing to sustainability in their respective fields. In addition to financial investments, Responsibly Ventures is part of the posi2ive community, a network that supports ventures aiming to blend financial success with ecological and social advancements. They provide resources for founders to measure and build impact into their business models, and they facilitate knowledge exchange among entrepreneurs and investors through podcast interviews, roundtables, articles, and more. Their commitment extends to creating an inclusive, ethical approach to venture capitalism with a keen eye for exponential impact, customer love, and integrity.