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Reservations87Patient Management87Power Plant87Vertical Farming87Weight Management87Chat86Chinese Market86Data Connectivity86Handcrafted Goods86Open Data86Postal and Courier Services86Trusted Networks86Wireless Infrastructure86Autonomous Technology85Domain Registrar85Industrial Supplies85Facility Support Services84Intrusion Detection84Live Entertainment84Pollution Control84Apple83Australasia83Confectionery83Edutainment83Facebook Applications83Italy-based Startups83Semantic Web83Specialty Retail83App Discovery82Celebrity82Nutraceutical82Social Investing82Systems82Music Services81Bicycles80Building Products79Signal Processing79US-based Startups79Hospitality Tech78Men"s Apparel and Accessories78Middleware78Testing Software78Vocational Education78Brain Health77Northeastern US-based Startups77Wholesale Distribution77Hyperlocal75Mental Health Tech75Video Surveillance75Farmers Market74Smart Mobile Solutions74Supply Chain and Distribution74Teen-Focused Tech74Agile73Meal Delivery73Small/Medium Business (SMB) Software73Smart TV73Virtual Goods73GPU72User Testing72Web Tools72Core Banking Systems71Germany-based Startups71Marketplace Lender71Musical Instruments71Specialty Pharmacy71Tradeshows71Translation71Digital Art70Lead Qualification70Music Venues70Algorithms69Enterprise Search69REITs69Cause Marketing68Radiology68Social Good68Ad Server67Commercial Building67Shared Services67Social Television67Reading Apps66Music Education65Telephony65Web Presence Management65General Aviation64Social Mobile64Batteries63Emergency Management63Midwestern US-based Startups63Paper Manufacturing63International Tax62Resource Scheduling Software62Electronic Design Automation (EDA)61Energy IT61Industrial Control61Student-Focused Tech61Trade Platform61China-based Startups60Local Search60Minority-led Startups60Tracking60Dairy59Escrow Services59Netherlands-based Startups59Artisanal Products58Cable58Free-to-Play Gaming58Hardware Tech58Horticulture58Apartments57Archiving Services57Web Technology57Bars56Staffing Firms56Artist Management55Consultative Sales55Convience Stores55Metabolic Health55Senior Health55Sweden-based Startups55Web CMS55Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)54Demand-Side Marketing (DSP)54Eastern Europe54Golf54Japan-based Startups54Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)54Online Gambling54SME Banking54Vacation Homes54Batch Processing53English language53Comparison Shopping52Distillery52German Startups52iGaming52Online Rental52Workspace Management52American Indian / Alaska Native Founded51Capital Planning51Cofounder51ElasticSearch51Microfluidic Automation51Scaling Web Applications51Spain-based Startups51Enterprise Hardware50Janitorial Service50Satellite Manufacturing50Switzerland-based Startups50Age Groups49Comics49MatchMaking49Mobile POS49Mobile Video49Software Compliance49Statistic Analysis49Tissue Engineering49UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems)49Boating48Local Coupons48Mobile Search48Neuropsychiatric Disorders48Wood Processing48Aftermarket Services47Amazon47Basketball47LGBTQ Market47Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Led47Vertical Search47Freelance Marketplace46Intellectual Asset Management46OCR Technology46Operating System46Recreational Vehicles (RVs)46Survey Tools46Ultrasound45Ad Exchange44Discount Programs44Nightclubs44Residential Solar44Scandinavia-based Startups44Securitization44Shipping Broker44Social Networking Service (SNS)44Big Ideas43Cyber Physical Systems43Food Trucks43Mobile Accessories43Space Communications43Space Stations43Booking Systems42High Performance Computing (HPC)42Configuration Management41Digital TV41Intelligent Assistants41Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games41Medical Community41Microfinance Tech41Mineral Exploration41Survey Technology41China Internet40Mexico-based Startups40Music Label40Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Founded40Sports Stadiums40Theatre Tech40Actuarial39American Football39Cloud-Based Music39Fine Jewelry39Norway-based Startups39Post Production39Recipes39CMS Platforms38Designer Footwear38Desktop Apps38Energy Distribution38

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Seed37762Early Stage Venture12127Pre-Seed8580Series A5494Series B3954Crowdfunding757Late Stage Venture654Non Equity Assistance315Initial Coin Offering88Grant26
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investments

Self-employed303Google294Uber243Goldman Sachs201Facebook195FleetCor Technologies190Angel Investor189Attentive188Airbnb186Microsoft186
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Jyotsna Krishnan

India,

Karnataka,

Bengaluru

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Entrepreneurship Program,

Private Equity Firm,

Micro VC,

Investor

Details

Joseph Ansanelli

United States,

California,

San Francisco

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Angel/Individual,

Investment Partner,

Investor

Details

Ben Werdmuller

United States,

Pennsylvania,

Philadelphia

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Angel/Individual

Details

Scott Schwarzhoff

United States,

California,

Mountain View

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Sales Operator,

Growth Operator,

Private Equity Firm,

Marketing Operator,

Finance Operator,

Investor

Details

Mridul Upreti

India,

Delhi,

New Delhi

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual

Details

Bill Dyer

United States,

Pennsylvania,

Berwyn

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Marc Pulde

United States,

New York,

New York City

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Investment Partner,

Investor

Details

Matthew Dominicis

United States,

California,

Menlo Park

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Finance Operator,

Investment Partner

Details

Chris Sondej

United States,

California,

San Francisco

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Finance Operator,

Investment Partner,

Investor

Details

Michael Stewart

United States,

California,

San Francisco

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Corporate Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Investor

Details

Petra Meyer

United States,

New York,

New York City

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Entrepreneurship Program,

Corporate Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Investor

Details

Scott Perricelli

United States,

Pennsylvania,

Philadelphia

Markets

Advertising
Health Care
Email
Customer Service
Cybersecurity
Messaging
Wellness
Women Founded
Enterprise Software
Equities
Investment Management
Customer Engagement
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
CRM
Strategic Partnerships
Texting Platforms
Portfolio Management
Lead Generation
Education
Information Services
Industrial Technology
Information Technology (IT)
Analytics
Cloud Computing
Strategic Planning
Email Marketing
Business Development
Mobile
Workforce Management
Customer Success
Technology
Finance
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Software
Healthcare IT
Hispanic / Latinx Founded
Clinical Trials
FinTech
Employee Benefits
Consumer Internet
Consumer Software
Human Capital
Marketing
Mergers and Acquisitions
Social Impact
Digital Health
HR Technology
Developer Tools
Online Platforms
Medical
Sales
SaaS
Information Technology
Web Hosting
B2B
Short Message Service (SMS)
Media and Entertainment
Healthcare Technology
Risk Management
Acquisitions
Business Intelligence

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Entrepreneurship Program,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Akriti Dokania

United States,

California,

San Francisco

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Product Operator,

Entrepreneurship Program,

Founder,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Micro VC,

Investor

Details

Marina Hadjipateras

United States,

New York,

New York City

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Micro VC,

Investment Partner,

Investor

Details

Gaurav Gupta

United States,

California,

San Francisco

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Finance Operator,

Micro VC,

Investment Partner

Details

Mark Lawrence

Canada,

Ontario,

Mississauga

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Entrepreneurship Program,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Investment Partner

Details

Henri Pierre-Jacques

United States,

Florida,

Miami

Markets

Advertising
Health Care
Emerging Technology
Remote Work Tech
E-commerce
Payments
Wellness
Women Founded
Enterprise Software
Fundraising
Equities
Consumer Goods
Investment Management
Career Management
Community Development
Android
Apps
Self Storage
Credit Industry
CRM
Strategic Partnerships
Marketplace Platforms
Banking
Retail
Information Services
Robotics
Startups
Minority-led Startups
Information Technology (IT)
Marketplace
Venture Fundraising
Business Development
Finance
Software
Hispanic / Latinx Founded
Fashion
Sourcing
Market Research
Entrepreneurship
Productivity Software
Consumer Technology
Communities
Nutrition
Innovation
FinTech
Consumer Internet
Reviews and Recommendations
Female Founder Investments
Financial Education
Capital Raising
Marketing
Lending
UK Startups
Social Impact
Medical
SaaS
Information Technology
B2B
Real Estate
Media and Entertainment
Diverse Founder Investments
Black / African American Founded
Web3

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Micro VC

Details

Vivien Ho

United States,

California,

San Francisco

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Entrepreneurship Program,

Private Equity Firm,

Investor

Details

Eric Friedman

United States,

New York,

New York City

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Scout,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Operator

Details

Abigail Johnson

United States,

Texas,

Austin

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Entrepreneurship Program,

Corporate Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Investor

Details

Jacqui Hawwa

United States,

California,

San Francisco

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Investment Partner

Details

Top Social Impact Investors For Startups 2026

Find the investors funding startups built to make money and measurable change at the same time. Investor Hunt lists 8,759 social impact investors.

Investor Data Snapshot:

Social impact investors in the Investor Hunt database: 8,759

Top countries represented: United Kingdom, United States, India, Germany, France, Canada

Top states and regions represented: California, New York, Massachusetts, England, Texas, Illinois

Top cities represented: London, New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, Toronto

Top industries covered: Clean Technology, Renewable Energy, Community Development, Health Care, Education, Agriculture

Data reflects investors currently available in the Investor Hunt database and is updated regularly.

What Social Impact Investing Means?

A social impact investor wants two things from the deal. These are financial returns and a measurable social or environmental result.

This is different from philanthropy, which expects no return. Impact investing funds companies whose product itself creates the impact.

Checks run from $25,000 to $2 million depending on stage and investor type, the same as any other early venture deal

What Are Impact Investors Funding?

Climate and clean technology takes the largest share.

Clean energy, storage, sustainable transport, and climate adaptation. Financial inclusion is next, covering companies that bring banking, credit, and insurance to people conventional finance skips.

Most impact investors map their deals to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the 17 global targets covering poverty and inequality.

One pattern worth knowing. Impact investors often write the first check in a deal, especially rounds under $5 million. At the earliest stage, they take on risks that standard venture money avoids.

The 7 Top Social Impact Investors:

1. Loretta McCarthy

  • Location: New York City, New York
  • Investor types: Angel Group, Corporate Venture Capital, CEO, Investor
  • Markets include: Social Impact, Women Founded, Female Founder Investments, Health Care, Clean Technology

Loretta McCarthy focuses on women-founded companies and runs one of the larger angel groups in the country. Her tags center on female founders, health, and clean technology.

2. Thomas Hawes

  • Location: Austin, Texas
  • Investor types: Venture Capital, Accelerator, Private Equity Firm, Investor
  • Markets include: Social Impact, Health Care, Clean Technology, Agriculture, Renewable Energy

Thomas Hawes covers social impact alongside health, agriculture, and renewable energy. That combination fits founders working on health access or sustainable food and energy.

3. Gautam Ahuja

  • Location: New York City, New York
  • Investor types: Venture Capital, Private Equity Firm
  • Markets include: Social Impact, Consumer Goods, Clean Technology, Fashion, Hispanic/Latinx Founded

Gautam Ahuja's tags cluster around consumer brands and diverse founders, with social impact and clean technology in the mix. A fit for mission-driven consumer companies.

4. Dror Nahumi

  • Location: Half Moon Bay, California
  • Investor types: Venture Capital, Angel/Individual, Investment Partner, Investor
  • Markets include: Social Impact, Health Care, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, FinTech

Dror Nahumi covers social impact alongside enterprise software, fintech, and health. His profile leans toward technology companies rather than pure impact plays, which fits founders building impact into a software product.

5. Nancy Lee

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Investor types: Venture Capital, Private Equity Firm
  • Markets include: Social Impact, Health Care, Women Founded, Biotechnology, Energy

Nancy Lee's tags span health, biotech, energy, and women-founded companies. A fit for founders in health access or climate with a technical or scientific product.

6. Richard Brick

  • Location: London, England
  • Investor types: Venture Capital, Private Equity Firm, Investment Partner
  • Markets include: Social Impact, Ethical Manufacturing, Clean Technology, Consumer Goods, Renewable Energy

Richard Brick is the main UK-based investor on this list, with social impact alongside ethical manufacturing and clean technology. A useful contact for European founders in sustainability and responsible consumer goods.

7. Niki Pezeshki

  • Location: Manhattan Beach, California
  • Investor types: Venture Capital, Founder, Private Equity Firm, Investor
  • Markets include: Social Impact, Health Care, Education, Community Development, Enterprise Software

Niki Pezeshki covers social impact alongside education, community development, and health. That mix fits founders building in education access and community-focused software.

How Impact Investors Measure Impact?

IRIS+ is the most common catalog of impact metrics. The Impact Management Project sets out five dimensions investors use to judge impact: what, who, how much, contribution, and risk.

The best step is to pick a framework early and measure against it from the start. Investors trust a company that tracked its impact from day one over one that assembled the numbers for the raise.

How Much Should an Impact Startup Raise?

The simple math works here, with only one addition.

(Months to milestone + 6-month buffer) × monthly burn = your raise

A five-person team burning $70K a month, with a milestone 14 months out, needs (14 + 6) × $70K = $1.4M, so they raise $1.4M.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is the difference between impact investing and ESG?

A: ESG screens companies for risk, avoiding harmful ones. Impact investing funds companies that create measurable goods. One filters out the bad, the other funds the good.

Q: Do impact investors accept lower returns?

A: Some do, some don't. Market-rate investors want a full return alongside the impact.

Q: What sectors do impact investors fund most?

A: Climate and clean energy take the largest share, then financial inclusion, health access, education, and sustainable agriculture.

Q: How do I prove my startup's impact to investors?

A: Pick a measurement framework early, like IRIS+, and track against it from the start. Show real numbers, people reached or emissions avoided, not mission language.

Q: Can impact startups raise pre-revenue?

A: Yes, more often than a standard venture. Impact investors frequently write the first check, especially in rounds under $5 million.

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Finding investors who understand your industry can give your startup a major edge. Investor Hunt makes it easy to connect with investors in the Social Impact sector, from angels who fund early-stage startups to venture firms managing large portfolios. Each profile includes details such as stage, industries of interest, location, and past investments, so you can see who is most aligned with your business. With premium access, you can unlock verified contact details and export features to build targeted {Market} investor lists and start pitching with confidence.

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How Investor Hunt Works

  • 1

    Search Investors

    Filter investors by stage, industry, geography, investor type, or past investments to find the most relevant ones for your startup.

  • 2

    Build Your Investor List

    Add investor profiles to your custom list and export them as CSV/XLSX files

  • 3

    Start Pitching

    Send personalized emails and start raising your round.

Frequently asked questions

  • The database contains over 110,000 angel investors, venture capital firms, micro VCs, investment partners, and private equity firms. It is updated regularly with new profiles and deal activity.

  • Free visitors can preview the database and browse investor profiles with limited access. This helps you explore the platform before starting a trial or subscribing.

  • The trial unlocks advanced filters and full investor profile data so you can search by industry, stage, location, and past investments. Contact details (email, phone, LinkedIn) and CSV/XLSX export features remain locked until you upgrade to premium.

  • Premium subscribers unlock complete access to Investor Hunt, including verified investor contact details (emails, phones, LinkedIn profiles), advanced filters, and the ability to export targeted investor lists to CSV or XLSX.

  • Yes. You can filter by industries such as fintech, healthtech, SaaS, AI, and more to find investors most relevant to your business.

  • Absolutely. You can filter investors by country, state, city, or investment stage (pre-seed, seed, Series A, and beyond) to focus your outreach.

  • Many profiles include past investments and portfolio companies, helping you understand the types of startups each investor has backed.

  • Yes. Verified contact details such as emails, phone numbers, and LinkedIn profiles are available to premium subscribers. Free users can preview investor profiles, but contact fields are redacted.

  • Yes. You can change or cancel your subscription at any time, and you’ll retain full access until the end of your billing period.