26 seed impact investors in the US
We list 26 seed impact investors in the US as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 5 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are San Francisco (4), Cambridge (2) and New York (2).
Top 5 seed impact investors in the US, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (30: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (20; half of that when the sector is stated only), stage focus (15: all of it when seed is the only stage the firm states, split evenly when it states more), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (12) and completeness of the public record (8). Stage and regional focus are our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
Chloe Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Ithaca, NY · Stages: Seed · Focus: Impact, Healthtech, AI, Edtech · Latest activity: New fund, Jul 2026 · Fund size on file: $10M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Latest fund filing dated Jul 2026; $10M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); states impact as a focus; backs seed; names the US as where it invests; 5 named decision-makers on file.
Echo River Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Belvedere Tiburon, CA · Stages: Seed · Focus: Impact, Climate Tech, Industrial Tech, Agritech · Latest activity: New fund, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $30M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Aug 2026; $30M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states impact as a focus; backs seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Samaritan Partners
Type: VC firm · HQ: Darien, CT · Stages: Seed · Focus: Impact, Healthtech · Latest activity: New fund, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $10M (SEC Form D, 2023)
Latest fund filing dated Aug 2026; $10M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2023); states impact as a focus; backs seed; 1 named decision-maker on file.
Coyote Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Stages: Seed · Focus: Impact, Healthtech, Fintech, Medtech · Latest activity: Portfolio news, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $2M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Portfolio news dated Aug 2026; $2M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); states impact as a focus; backs seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Starshot Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Los Angeles, CA · Stages: Seed · Focus: Impact, Energy, Climate Tech, AI · Latest activity: New deal, Jul 2026 · Fund size on file: $100M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Dated new deal in Jul 2026; $100M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states impact as a focus; backs seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
First 13 of 26 seed impact investors in the US
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloe Capital | VC firm | Ithaca, NY | Seed | Impact, Healthtech, AI, Edtech | New fund, Jul 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Echo River Capital | VC firm | Belvedere Tiburon, CA | Seed | Impact, Climate Tech, Industrial Tech, Agritech | New fund, Aug 2026 | $30M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Samaritan Partners | VC firm | Darien, CT | Seed | Impact, Healthtech | New fund, Aug 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Coyote Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Seed | Impact, Healthtech, Fintech, Medtech | Portfolio news, Aug 2026 | $2M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Starshot Capital | VC firm | Los Angeles, CA | Seed | Impact, Energy, Climate Tech, AI | New deal, Jul 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Alante Capital | VC firm | Santa Barbara, CA | Seed | Impact, Consumer, AI, Logistics | New fund, May 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Supply Change Capital | VC firm | North Hills, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Impact, Food and Beverage, Healthtech, AI | New deal, Nov 2026 | $22M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| True Wealth Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Seed | Impact, Healthtech, Climate Tech, Energy | Portfolio news, Aug 2026 | $30M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Longrun Capital | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Seed, Series A | Impact, Climate Tech, Industrial Tech, AI | New deal, Sep 2026 | $22M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 names · Unlock |
| Raisewell Ventures | VC firm | Berkeley, CA | Seed | Impact, AI, Healthtech, Robotics | New fund, Jul 2025 | $32M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Earthshot Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Impact, AI, Energy, Industrial Tech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $77M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Azolla Ventures | VC firm | Cambridge, MA | Seed | Impact, Climate Tech, Energy, Industrial Tech | New fund, Mar 2026 | $130M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Kapor Capital | VC firm | Oakland, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Impact, Edtech, Fintech, Healthtech | New deal, Jun 2026 | $125M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
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How these 26 break down
By US state
| US state | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | 54% |
| New York | 4 | 15% |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 8% |
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 25 | 96% |
| Accelerator | 1 | 4% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 26 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 26 have a website we checked. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. Sector: the firm states impact as a focus on its own site, or we observed it in the firm's portfolio. Stage: the firm states that it invests at seed.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (30: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (20; half of that when the sector is stated only), stage focus (15: all of it when seed is the only stage the firm states, split evenly when it states more), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (12) and completeness of the public record (8). Stage and regional focus are our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 4 Nov 2026 and 5 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 26 rows: stage 26, sector 26, fund size 25, website 26. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 26 rows, firm email on 10, LinkedIn page on 20, check size on 0.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many seed impact investors in the US are there?
We list 26 as of November 2026. 17 of the 26 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are San Francisco (4), Cambridge (2) and New York (2).
Which seed impact investors in the US raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
12 of the 26 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Earthshot Ventures (Oct 2026), Samaritan Partners (Aug 2026) and Echo River Capital (Aug 2026).
What is the typical fund size of seed impact investors in the US?
The median fund size on file for this list is $30M, across the 21 firms with a size on an SEC Form D. The fund on file is each firm's main fund, which is not always its newest. The other 5 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact seed impact investors in the US?
The paid file holds 133 named decision-makers across 26 of these 26 and a firm email for 10. We publish the address a firm lists itself, never a personal email. Each free row links to a profile with the firm's website.
Where does the data on seed impact investors in the US come from?
All 26 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV). Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 5 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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