Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • Media • Businesses Solutions • Energy • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Material Science • Aerospace (& Defense) |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage |
Investing | United States • Canada • Europe |
Skyway Group, which operates under the name Radicle Impact, is a venture capital fund based in San Francisco, California, focused on championing a just, community-oriented, resilient, and equitable economy. They specialize in early-stage investments in companies that have the potential to effect systems change, especially those prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Their investment thesis revolves around climate solutions, fair finance, and other areas aligned with their mission of creating substantial positive impacts on society and the environment. They aim to address the imbalances in carbon cycles, unhealthy levels of air pollution, and inequality in financial systems by backing innovative solutions in sustainable and just resource use, grid modernization, circular economy, electrification and mobility, environmental and urban intelligence, regenerative agriculture, and plant-based protein and cellular ag. Additionally, they invest in fair, transparent, and beneficial finance, disaggregating traditional banking, improving security and privacy, promoting consumer agency, digital wallets, financial inclusion, and farmer-centric financial services, while cautiously approaching carbon markets. To date, Radicle Impact has supported companies that have resulted in avoiding over 1 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions. They proudly highlight their success in backing businesses that are 50% women and minority-owned and led by women and BIPOC. Radicle Impact's approach to changing the venture ecosystem for the better is embodied in their diverse team of partners, advisors, and a network that actively promotes socially conscious entrepreneurship. Their leadership includes individuals experienced in finance, operations, banking, impact investing, and startup development, bringing a wealth of expertise to support their portfolio companies and strive for a more inclusive economy through innovation.