Responsibly Ventures

Many startups pursue growth without putting social and environmental outcomes at the center of how they build. Responsibly Ventures backs remarkable early-stage teams working to change that, investing in companies focused on sustainability and social good and helping them pursue venture-scale positive impacts. The California-based firm describes itself as a PreSeed VC Impact Fund, investing in U.S. startups and supporting founders as they develop their missions and work toward venture-scale exits.

Responsibly Ventures considers a startup’s team, customer demand, mission, and potential impact as part of its investment approach. It seeks ventures that address multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and encourages responsible growth grounded in inclusion, ethics, integrity, and a focus on people and the planet. The fund also supports founders through its partner community, posi2ive, which connects impact-aligned investors and founders. Its portfolio spans areas including clean energy, circularity, healthcare, food, transportation, and climate-focused businesses.