Radicle Impact

Radicle Impact is an impact venture fund dedicated to fostering systems change in climate solutions and fair finance. The firm invests in early-stage companies that demonstrate the potential to address the root causes of economic inequality and climate change, aiming to generate both strong financial returns and measurable social and environmental impact. Their investment focus spans areas such as sustainable resource use, grid modernization, circular economy, electrification and mobility, regenerative agriculture, plant-based protein, fair and transparent financial services, digital wallets, and financial inclusion.

Founded in 2013, Radicle Impact was established with a mission to create a sustainable model for impact venture investing, aspiring to migrate $1 billion to their impact model over time and improve 100 million lives through identifiable impact outcomes. Co-founders include Daniel Skaff, who previously served as Co-CEO, President, and Vice Chairman of Beneficial State Bank, and Kat Taylor, a co-founding investor who is also the Co-Founder and Board Chair of Beneficial State Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and certified B Corporation. Their collective vision is to build a more equitable and inclusive world through strategic investments.

The firm has made numerous investments, with a portfolio of over 50 companies. Notable portfolio companies include Aclima, which provides transparency in air quality measurement; Jiko, a platform enabling T-bill investing for businesses; MoCaFi, a fintech platform focused on improving financial access for underserved communities; Ripple Foods, a developer of plant-based dairy alternatives; Ecologic, known for developing paper bottles; and Evrnu, a textile recycling innovator. Radicle Impact's portfolio also includes unicorns such as Divergent and JUST Egg.

The Radicle Impact team, led by Managing Partner Daniel Skaff, Co-Founding Investor Kat Taylor, Chief Financial Officer Sameer Jain, and Partners Ami Naik and Corey Vernon, brings extensive experience in finance, investment management, and social impact. The firm prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that diverse founding teams and investment teams outperform. Their general partner is 100% women and minority-owned, reflecting their commitment to fostering leadership that mirrors the communities they aim to serve.