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Impact Venture Capital

North America, California, United States, Burlingame

Description

Impact Venture Capital is a Burlingame, California-based venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies poised to disrupt large markets. Established in 2014, the firm primarily targets Seed and Series A rounds, identifying promising startups with innovative solutions and strong leadership. Their investment thesis is centered on sectors critical to modern infrastructure and societal advancement, including Technology, Media, & Telecom (TMT), Civic Tech, Cyber Security, FinTech, and Data Analytics.

The firm's investment strategy is highly selective, seeking companies that demonstrate significant potential for growth and market impact. They are known for their hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, operational support, and access to their extensive network of industry experts and potential partners. This collaborative model aims to accelerate the development and market penetration of their portfolio companies, helping founders navigate the challenges of scaling a tech startup.

Impact Venture Capital typically deploys initial cheques ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, with a clear commitment to supporting their portfolio companies through subsequent funding rounds by reserving capital for follow-on investments. As of recent data, the firm has made over 36 investments across its target sectors, demonstrating a consistent and active presence in the early-stage venture ecosystem. Their commitment extends beyond initial funding, aiming to build long-term partnerships that foster sustainable growth and successful exits.

Investor Profile

Impact Venture Capital has backed more than 26 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 13 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Japan, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Machine Learning, Robotics.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (46%)
  • Series A (23%)
  • Series B (19%)
  • Series C (4%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (85%)
  • Japan (8%)
  • Singapore (4%)
  • Canada (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Information Technology
  • Machine Learning
  • Robotics
  • Health Care
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Big Data
  • Software
  • Virtual Reality
  • Fitness
  • Wellness
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Impact Venture Capital frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 2
Applied Ventures
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 1
Mark IV Capital
North America, California, United States, Newport Beach
Co-Investments: 2
SoftBank Vision Fund
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
FalconX
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 1
Blockchange Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
f7 Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Yamaha Motor Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Kubota Vietnam Ltd
Asia, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam, Hai Phong
Co-Investments: 2
Octave Ventures LLC
North America, Nevada, United States, Henderson
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Impact Venture Capital often collaborate with?

SB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Vani Kola
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 1
Ashwini Asokan
Asia, Tamil Nadu, India, Chennai
Shared Deals: 1
Sandeep Singhal
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1
Nuseir Yassin
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
RZ
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
NF
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CE
North America, New Jersey, United States, Montclair
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Satyam Singh
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Impact Venture Capital?

GigaIO

Carlsbad, California, United States

GigaIO develops high performance interconnect memory fabric solutions for computing clusters.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerElectronicsInformation TechnologyMachine LearningNetwork HardwareNetwork SecuritySoftware
Series BJul 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $21,000,000
Xaba

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Xaba operates as an industrial AI-driven control system.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware
SeedApr 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
ArborXR

Norman, Oklahoma, United States

ArborXR is an enterprise XR device management and content deployment solution.

Augmented RealitySoftwareVirtual Reality
Series AAug 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
JobPixel

San Francisco, California, United States

JobPixel allows enterprises to collect, curate, edit, and publish short-form video content from audiences.

Enterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesMarketingRecruitingSaaS
SeedMar 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,700,000
GroGuru

La Jolla, California, United States

Groguru is a technology company that specializes in smart irrigation solutions for agriculture.

AgricultureAgTechFarmingGreenTech
Series AAug 3, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,300,000
Upduo

San Francisco, California, United States

Upduo helps companies deliver engaging 1:1 coaching sessions at scale that drive measurable business outcomes.

EducationSaaS
SeedMar 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Healium

Columbia, Missouri, United States

Healium is a video channel powered by any biofeedback sensor for the self-management of burnout & sleep. See your feelings. Healing stories.

Digital MediaFitnessHuman Computer InteractionMental HealthVideoVirtual RealityWearablesWellness
SeedFeb 20, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,600,000
Virtualness

San Francisco, California, United States

Virtualness is a mobile-first platform created to assist brands and creators in navigating the challenging Web3 environment.

Information TechnologyInternetWeb3
SeedNov 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
TaskHuman

Palo Alto, California, United States

TaskHuman is a real-time digital coaching platform that offers 1-on-1 interactive sessions with live wellness coaches through video calls.

AppsFitnessHealth CareWellness
Series BJun 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
UMAMI Bioworks

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

UMAMI Bioworks is building the development and production platform for seafood that is cultivated, not caught.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingInnovation ManagementMachine LearningManufacturingSeafood
Pre SeedMar 2, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,400,000