Lionheart Ventures

Lionheart Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2019, specializing in seed-stage investments aimed at enhancing human resilience. The firm focuses on sectors such as climate protection, mental health, financial inclusion, information technology, artificial intelligence, climate technology, financial technology, health technology, and wearable quantified technology. As an impact investment firm, Lionheart Ventures seeks to support innovative companies that contribute positively to society while also addressing pressing global challenges. Its first fund, Lionheart Ventures Fund I, is a 2019 vintage fund managed from Claymont, Delaware, targeting early-stage opportunities that align with its mission of fostering resilience in humanity.

Shelby Clark

Partner

Carlos López Enríquez

VP of Finance

Brandon Goldman

Partner

Milan Griffes

Principal

Huub Heijnen

Venture Partner

David Langer

Founder and Managing Partner

Conor B. Murphy

Partner

15 past transactions

Homecoming

Seed Round in 2022
Homecoming is a provider of patient engagement tools tailored for psychedelic therapy. The company has developed a digital companion application that supports patients throughout their healing process. This application promotes accountability and long-term change by offering personalized guides, tasks, and daily check-ins, all within a user-friendly platform. It also facilitates preparation and integration support, enabling healthcare professionals to effectively guide their patients. Homecoming's focus on enhancing the therapeutic experience aims to improve outcomes for individuals undergoing psychedelic therapy.

Breathwrk

Funding Round in 2022
Breathwrk, Inc. is a company that develops a mobile application focused on guided breathing exercises aimed at enhancing mental and physical wellness. Founded in 2019 and based in Venice, California, the Breathwrk app provides users with science-backed techniques designed to alleviate anxiety, improve sleep quality, increase energy levels, and enhance athletic performance. The application offers easy-to-follow breathing exercises that help manage stress, reduce blood pressure, and improve overall mood and focus. By promoting breath work, Breathwrk seeks to address a variety of issues, including sleep disorders, low energy, and racing thoughts, making it a valuable resource for users looking to improve their well-being.

wavepaths

Seed Round in 2021
Wavepaths creates accessible tools, that deepen their connection with ourselves and others, and expand their potential to have life changing experiences.

Journey Clinical

Seed Round in 2021
Journey Clinical is a platform that provides services to member psychotherapy practices that are independently owned and operated, and in no way owns, directs, or controls the mental healthcare clinicians providing care.

Formo

Series A in 2021
Formo, formerly known as LegenDairy Foods GmbH, is a Berlin-based company that pioneers the production of dairy products through biotechnology. As Europe's first cell-ag company, Formo specializes in creating real dairy products without the use of cows, employing innovative fermentation and bioprocess engineering techniques. The team consists of food scientists and engineers dedicated to advancing sustainable alternatives in the dairy industry. By leveraging biotechnology, Formo aims to provide consumers with high-quality dairy options while addressing environmental concerns associated with traditional dairy farming.

Dendra Systems

Series A in 2020
Dendra Systems, formerly known as BioCarbon Engineering Limited, specializes in integrated data and planting solutions aimed at large-scale ecosystem restoration projects. Founded in 2009 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company leverages innovative technology, including seed-depositing drones and data analysis, to facilitate extensive replanting initiatives. Dendra's mission centers on enabling the scalable restoration of natural environments through the application of automation and intelligence, ultimately contributing to ecological sustainability and biodiversity enhancement.

Twelve

Seed Round in 2019
Twelve, formerly known as Opus 12, is a Berkeley, California-based company that specializes in recycling carbon dioxide emissions into valuable chemicals and fuels. Founded in 2015, the company has developed innovative technology that can be integrated with any source of CO₂ emissions. By utilizing only water and electricity as inputs, Twelve transforms captured carbon dioxide into essential products such as methane, ethylene, and ethanol. The firm aims to provide a cost-competitive alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals and fuels, thereby addressing carbon emissions while simultaneously creating economically viable solutions.

Cervest

Seed Round in 2019
Cervest Limited is a London-based company that has developed an AI-powered climate intelligence platform designed to quantify asset-level risks associated with climate change. Founded in 2015, Cervest utilizes machine learning to analyze complex Earth Science data and provide standardized assessments of climate risks for various sectors, including food and beverage, insurance, and governmental entities. The platform focuses on the built environment, offering users tools to proactively manage climate security through science-backed analyses of extreme climatic events affecting physical assets globally. The company has established partnerships with research institutions such as the Alan Turing Institute, Imperial College, and Oxford University, and its team comprises experienced professionals from technology and energy sectors, including former employees from Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. Cervest is committed to promoting climate security and operates as a mission-focused B-Corp, supported by investors aligned with its goals.

Beam

Seed Round in 2019
Beam Mobility Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a micro-mobility company that offers electric scooters for rent through a user-friendly mobile application. Established in 2018 and based in Singapore, Beam aims to enhance urban mobility by providing a network of shared e-scooters that can be easily accessed on a pay-per-use basis. The company promotes responsible parking by incentivizing users to return scooters to designated parking spots, thereby minimizing clutter on city streets. By leveraging Internet of Things technology, Beam contributes to improved last-mile connectivity, helps alleviate traffic congestion, and supports environmental sustainability efforts.

Heart Aerospace

Seed Round in 2019
Heart’s mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable transportation for regional travel to every corner of the world. Their first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. Heart's goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.

Twelve

Seed Round in 2019
Twelve, formerly known as Opus 12, is a Berkeley, California-based company that specializes in recycling carbon dioxide emissions into valuable chemicals and fuels. Founded in 2015, the company has developed innovative technology that can be integrated with any source of CO₂ emissions. By utilizing only water and electricity as inputs, Twelve transforms captured carbon dioxide into essential products such as methane, ethylene, and ethanol. The firm aims to provide a cost-competitive alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals and fuels, thereby addressing carbon emissions while simultaneously creating economically viable solutions.

Shiok Meats

Seed Round in 2019
Shiok Meats Pte. Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, is a pioneering company in South-East Asia focused on producing cell-based crustacean meats and seafood. By utilizing cellular aquaculture techniques, Shiok Meats aims to provide a sustainable and health-conscious alternative to traditional meat products. The company specializes in developing lab-cultured shrimp and seafood, emphasizing animal welfare and environmental benefits. Their products promise to deliver the same taste, texture, and nutritional value as conventional seafood while eliminating the need for animal harvesting.

ZeroDown

Seed Round in 2019
ZeroDown is a real estate startup established in 2018 that aims to provide an affordable solution for homeownership. The company offers an alternative to traditional renting and home buying, allowing individuals to enjoy the benefits of homeownership while maintaining the flexibility of renting. Its platform features a comprehensive home search website and a range of real estate services, including brokerage and mortgage origination. By facilitating a rent-to-own model, ZeroDown enables users to identify suitable financing options for their home purchases, thereby allowing them to allocate capital for other investments. The founders, Abhijeet Dwivedi, Hari Viswanathan, and Laks Srini, previously collaborated at Zenefits, where they gained extensive experience in operations and technology.

Good Money

Series A in 2019
Good Money Group, Inc., incorporated in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, operates a digital banking platform that prioritizes customer ownership and environmental initiatives. The platform offers traditional banking services while allowing customers to benefit from ownership stakes, as it allocates 50% of its profits to environmental protection and social justice efforts. Additionally, Good Money features a rewards debit card that enables users to earn stock rewards on their purchases, further incentivizing them to refer new users and grow the value of their shares. This unique business model combines financial services with a commitment to sustainability and social equity.

Wright

Seed Round in 2019
Wright Electric, Inc. is building technologies for large commercial airplanes. The company is currently developing their flagship Airplane, the Wright 1, which will be a 186-seat single aisle airliner with an 800 mile range. The company hopes to achieve entry to service for the Wright 1 by 2030 and is working with commercial airlines including easyJet and VivaAerobus. In addition to the newly announced U.S. DOE’s ARPA-E funding, the company is funded by Y Combinator, the Clean Energy Trust and venture funds.
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