Social Impact Capital

Social Impact Capital is a research-driven venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage companies addressing significant global challenges. The firm operates on the principle of "impact arbitrage," identifying mission-driven companies that are often undervalued in their nascent stages due to unclear metrics, but possess the potential for substantial commercial growth and societal benefit. They aim to fund founders who are tackling the world's most pressing problems, moving beyond what they describe as venture capital's traditional focus on "backyard problems."

Founded in 2016 by Sarah Cone, Social Impact Capital employs a distinctive strategy informed by Khosla's Instigator Hypothesis, believing that a small number of exceptional entrepreneurs can scale world-changing technologies to solve major global issues, such as the climate crisis. The firm functions with a solo General Partner model, Sarah Cone, who leverages a network of over 40 venture partners for due diligence, portfolio support, and industry expertise.

The firm's investment portfolio spans a wide array of impact sectors, including biotech and life sciences, climate tech and carbon removal, food systems and alternative proteins, deeptech, healthcare innovation, and sustainable manufacturing and materials science. Notable investments include Voyage Foods, which secured a $52M Series A and a distribution partnership with Cargill; Charm Industrial, a carbon removal technology company; Totus Medicines, a drug discovery platform; Andela, a tech talent training provider; and Prometheus, a producer of carbon-neutral fuels.

Social Impact Capital invests worldwide from its New York City base, partnering early with startups from Pre-Seed to Series A stages. The team, including Sarah Cone as Founder & Managing Partner, and numerous venture partners like Stephen Wolfram, Jason Paragas, and Carson Kahn, brings diverse expertise across scientific research, technology transfer, healthcare innovation, and entrepreneurship. This broad network allows the firm to provide comprehensive support to its portfolio companies, helping them achieve both financial success and measurable positive impact.