
Rethink Impact
Description
Rethink Impact is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in White Plains, New York, uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology, impact, and gender diversity. Established with a clear mission, the firm invests in female leaders who are leveraging technology to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. It distinguishes itself as one of the largest, if not the largest, venture capital firms in the U.S. dedicated to backing tech companies led by women, aiming to generate both significant financial returns and measurable social and environmental impact.
The firm's investment thesis centers on identifying and supporting companies across critical sectors such as education, health, environmental sustainability, and fintech. Rethink Impact seeks out innovative solutions that utilize technology to create scalable, positive change. Their portfolio reflects a commitment to companies that are not only financially viable but also deeply embedded with a purpose-driven mission, demonstrating that impact and profit are not mutually exclusive but rather synergistic.
Rethink Impact has demonstrated consistent growth in its funding capabilities. The firm successfully closed its third fund, Fund III, in 2022, raising an impressive $200 million. This brings their total assets under management to approximately $435 million across their three funds, underscoring their expanding capacity to support a diverse range of high-potential ventures.
Typically, Rethink Impact focuses on early to growth-stage companies, primarily participating in Series A through Series C funding rounds. Their initial investments generally range from $5 million to $15 million, providing crucial capital for companies to scale their operations and deepen their impact. Beyond capital, Rethink Impact actively supports its portfolio companies with strategic guidance and network access, fostering an ecosystem where female-led tech ventures can thrive and contribute meaningfully to global solutions.
Investor Profile
Rethink Impact has backed more than 57 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Software, Financial Services.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (39%)
- Series B (28%)
- Seed (12%)
- Series C (12%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Series D (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Software
- Financial Services
- Wellness
- Education
- Fintech
- Analytics
- Medical
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Apps
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