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Rethink Impact

North America, New York, United States, White Plains

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Rethink Impact frequently co-invest with?

Reach Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Rethink Education
North America, New York, United States, White Plains
Co-Investments: 3
Plum Alley
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Salesforce Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 8
Citi Impact Fund
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Kapor Capital
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 4
Social Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
GingerBread Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 6
Better Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 4
Khosla Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Rethink Impact often collaborate with?

HL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AU
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BS
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
MB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
AG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BK
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
JC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KL
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Wayne
Shared Deals: 1
CB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Rethink Impact?

AllSpice.io

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

AllSpice.io is a platform built for hardware teams, enabling engineers to manage, review, and collaborate on designs more effectively.

CollaborationSoftware
Series AJun 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
WorkWhile

San Francisco, California, United States

WorkWhile is an hourly labor marketplace connecting businesses with flexible workers.

EmploymentInternetVirtual Workforce
Series BJun 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $23,000,000
Culina Health

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

Culina Health provides virtual nutrition care through registered dietitians for patients.

Health CareNutritionWellness
Series ADec 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,900,000
Vaulted Deep

Houston, Texas, United States

Vaulted Deep provides proven technology solutions for permanent carbon removal to promote local environmental and community health.

Energy EfficiencyEnvironmental EngineeringWaste Management
Series AOct 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $32,300,000
Guidewheel

San Francisco, California, United States

Guidewheel's AI-powered FactoryOps platform empowers manufacturers to drive productivity and net zero at scale.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business Information SystemsCloud Data ServicesMachine LearningSaaSSoftware
Series BAug 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $31,000,000
MaxRetail

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States

Max Retail helps independent retailers and brands sell their unsold inventory through its market network.

B2BRetailSales
Series AApr 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $14,999,870
Clarity Pediatrics

San Francisco, California, United States

Virtual pediatric chronic care clinic serving families in CA

Health CareTelehealth
SeedApr 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Parallel Learning

New York, New York, United States

Parallel is the first tech-forward provider of learning assessments and support services for students with learning differences.

ChildrenEducationTherapeuticsTraining
Series AJan 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,125,000
Bold

San Mateo, California, United States

Empowering exercise programs designed just for you, so you can chase the life you want at any age.

FitnessHealth CareWellness
Series ASep 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
Wellthy

New York, New York, United States

Wellthy is a family care concierge service that brings relief to families managing complex or ongoing care situations.

Health CareMedicalWellness
Series UnknownMay 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $25,500,000