Radicle Impact

Radicle Impact, founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, is a venture capital investment firm that focuses on creating businesses which drive financial success alongside meaningful social change. The firm targets a diverse range of sectors including grid modernization, circular economy, electrification and mobility, climate, environmental and urban intelligence, regenerative agriculture, plant-based protein and cellular agriculture, energy, clean technology, manufacturing, food, financial services, and consumer finance. By partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs, Radicle Impact aims to foster innovative solutions that contribute to a sustainable and equitable future.

Catha Groot

Partner

Dan Skaf

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Kat Taylor

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Corey Vernon

Associate

33 past transactions

Jiko

Series C in 2024
Jiko is a technology-driven financial institution that offers a unique debit card service, Jiko Solid, which enables users to track and manage their expenses securely, both online and offline. The company provides cashback on every transaction, single-use virtual cards, and allows users to invest their money in safe assets like US Treasury bills, all with no minimum balance requirements. Jiko operates through a user-friendly mobile application and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and Reykjavik. As a vertically integrated financial institution, Jiko combines a nationally chartered bank and a registered broker-dealer to hold cash as T-bills, ensuring safety and yield for its users.

Suma Wealth

Seed Round in 2024
SUMA is a revolutionary FinTech company with the mission to engage, educate, and empower the Latinx community via a holistic approach to Digital Media, Experiences, and FinTech. By creating culturally relevant content, and virtual experiences, and providing financial tools that demystify and reimagine financial wellness through entertainment.

Notpla

Series A in 2024
Notpla Limited is a London-based company that specializes in sustainable packaging solutions aimed at reducing waste and environmental impact. Founded in 2014, the company manufactures a range of products made from materials derived from seaweed and plants, including biodegradable takeaway food containers, flexible films, and paper products. Notpla's offerings also feature coatings for cardboard takeaway boxes and edible films, all designed to be naturally biodegradable without the need for specialized facilities. The company, formerly known as Skipping Rocks Lab, rebranded in July 2019 to reflect its commitment to creating eco-friendly packaging alternatives that help combat plastic waste and promote a healthier planet.

Suma Wealth

Venture Round in 2024
SUMA is a revolutionary FinTech company with the mission to engage, educate, and empower the Latinx community via a holistic approach to Digital Media, Experiences, and FinTech. By creating culturally relevant content, and virtual experiences, and providing financial tools that demystify and reimagine financial wellness through entertainment.

SuperCircle

Seed Round in 2023
SuperCircle operates a technology platform and reverse logistics system that facilitates circularity for retail brands by connecting them with the waste management sector. The company's innovative approach aims to close the loop on textile waste by enhancing the recyclability of discarded clothing. Through its platform, SuperCircle enables fashion brands to effectively manage the logistics of recycling, transforming post-consumer textiles into reusable materials. This system not only minimizes waste but also provides brands with transparency and insights into the program's performance and impact, promoting sustainable practices within the fashion industry.

BlueMark

Series A in 2023
BlueMark engages in providing independent impact verification services for investors and companies. It focuses on strengthening trust in impact investing and helps bring more accountability to the impact investment process.

Jiko

Series B in 2022
Jiko is a technology-driven financial institution that offers a unique debit card service, Jiko Solid, which enables users to track and manage their expenses securely, both online and offline. The company provides cashback on every transaction, single-use virtual cards, and allows users to invest their money in safe assets like US Treasury bills, all with no minimum balance requirements. Jiko operates through a user-friendly mobile application and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and Reykjavik. As a vertically integrated financial institution, Jiko combines a nationally chartered bank and a registered broker-dealer to hold cash as T-bills, ensuring safety and yield for its users.

OhmConnect

Series D in 2022
OhmConnect, Inc. is a software company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2013. It offers a platform that incentivizes users to reduce their household energy consumption during peak hours by converting energy savings into monetary compensation. Through real-time analytics and integration with energy markets, OhmConnect enables users to sell their energy reductions, thereby contributing to demand response efforts. In addition to its software services, the company also sells wireless smart plugs that allow users to remotely control appliances, further enhancing energy efficiency. By promoting energy conservation, OhmConnect helps users lower their electricity bills while supporting environmental sustainability.

UrbanFootprint

Series B in 2022
UrbanFootprint is an urban intelligence platform that provides critical insights for rebuilding and managing urban and social infrastructure. It integrates climate, environmental, urban, and socio-economic data into a cohesive web-based geospatial software system. This allows governments, utilities, financial institutions, and urban planners to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation, investment opportunities, and risk management. The platform offers parcel-level location insights, spatial and policy analytics, and user-friendly map-making tools, streamlining the urban planning process and helping organizations optimize their strategies for resilience and community development.

BlueMark

Seed Round in 2022
BlueMark engages in providing independent impact verification services for investors and companies. It focuses on strengthening trust in impact investing and helps bring more accountability to the impact investment process.

MoCaFi

Series A in 2021
MoCaFi is a developer of a personal finance platform aimed at improving financial behaviors within underbanked communities. The platform provides a range of financial products and services, including check cashing, custom loans, debit cards, and financial literacy tools. Users can access these services through a mobile application and a financial card, allowing them to check balances, cash paychecks, and send money securely without incurring extra costs. MoCaFi's focus is on promoting economic equality by offering affordable, credit-building financial solutions that cater to the unique needs of underserved populations.

Jiko

Series A in 2020
Jiko is a technology-driven financial institution that offers a unique debit card service, Jiko Solid, which enables users to track and manage their expenses securely, both online and offline. The company provides cashback on every transaction, single-use virtual cards, and allows users to invest their money in safe assets like US Treasury bills, all with no minimum balance requirements. Jiko operates through a user-friendly mobile application and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and Reykjavik. As a vertically integrated financial institution, Jiko combines a nationally chartered bank and a registered broker-dealer to hold cash as T-bills, ensuring safety and yield for its users.

Aspiration

Series C in 2020
Aspiration is a sustainable financial platform focused on helping consumers and businesses achieve carbon neutrality. It offers a range of financial products, including debit and credit cards, that incorporate carbon reduction solutions, enabling users to automatically offset the carbon footprint of their purchases. With over 6 million consumers, Aspiration addresses the growing demand for climate action by providing accessible tools for individuals and enterprises to engage in environmentally responsible practices. For its enterprise clients, Aspiration delivers software-based carbon footprint monitoring, a comprehensive inventory of carbon-reducing assets, and features designed to make their products carbon neutral. Through these services, Aspiration aims to facilitate climate action in everyday activities.

Vericool

Series A in 2020
Vericool, Inc. manufactures compostable corrugated packaging solutions specifically designed for cold chain logistics in the grocery and pharmaceutical sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Livermore, California, the company offers a range of products, including Vericoolers, which are tailored for the shipment of temperature-sensitive items. These packaging solutions are customizable, eco-friendly, and feature built-in temperature sensors, enabling efficient storage and delivery without reliance on external refrigeration. Vericool's innovative approach supports various industries, including biotech, pharmaceuticals, genomics, life sciences, and food, by promoting sustainable practices in the transportation of non-durable goods.

UrbanFootprint

Series A in 2020
UrbanFootprint is an urban intelligence platform that provides critical insights for rebuilding and managing urban and social infrastructure. It integrates climate, environmental, urban, and socio-economic data into a cohesive web-based geospatial software system. This allows governments, utilities, financial institutions, and urban planners to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation, investment opportunities, and risk management. The platform offers parcel-level location insights, spatial and policy analytics, and user-friendly map-making tools, streamlining the urban planning process and helping organizations optimize their strategies for resilience and community development.

MoCaFi

Seed Round in 2020
MoCaFi is a developer of a personal finance platform aimed at improving financial behaviors within underbanked communities. The platform provides a range of financial products and services, including check cashing, custom loans, debit cards, and financial literacy tools. Users can access these services through a mobile application and a financial card, allowing them to check balances, cash paychecks, and send money securely without incurring extra costs. MoCaFi's focus is on promoting economic equality by offering affordable, credit-building financial solutions that cater to the unique needs of underserved populations.

Evrnu

Series A in 2019
Evrnu is a textile innovations company focused on developing regenerative fiber technologies that convert discarded clothing into high-quality fibers. By breaking down cotton garment waste to the molecular level, Evrnu creates engineered fibers with enhanced environmental benefits. This process supports a circular ecosystem by enabling garment manufacturers to produce fibers such as regenerative cellulosic, regenerative polyester, and recoverable stretch. The company's approach not only addresses textile waste but also promotes sustainable practices within the fashion industry.

True Link

Venture Round in 2019
True Link Financial, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, is a financial services company dedicated to serving people with disabilities, vulnerable older adults, and individuals in recovery. The company offers Visa prepaid cards designed to protect loved ones from fraud and misuse, as well as investment advisory services including fiduciary accounts. True Link's software platform supports budgeting, disbursements, record-keeping, reporting, communication, and government benefits protection for various trustees and fiduciaries. The company aims to enhance the independence and quality of life for its customers by providing financial solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Aclima

Series A in 2018
Aclima Inc. is a climate-tech company based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and New York City. Founded in 2007, Aclima specializes in the design and deployment of advanced environmental sensor networks that measure air pollution and greenhouse gases. The company’s technology provides high-resolution data, offering insights at block-by-block and source-level detail. Aclima Pro, their professional analytics software, translates vast amounts of scientific measurements into actionable intelligence for governments, businesses, and communities. By focusing on environmental health, Aclima aims to catalyze significant climate action, reduce emissions, and promote clean air for all. The company serves both commercial and government sectors and is backed by investors committed to climate innovation.

Lend Street Financial

Series A in 2018
Lend Street Financial, Inc. specializes in consumer lending solutions aimed at individuals facing financial difficulties. The company assists clients in refinancing existing debt and offers negotiation services with creditors to secure discounts on their debts. This enables customers to reduce their overall financial burden while working towards rebuilding their credit. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Lend Street serves various states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas, among others. By establishing partnerships within the financial sector, the company is able to provide valuable support to those seeking to regain control of their financial lives.

Divergent

Series B in 2017
Divergent Technologies, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of 3D printed vehicles. Incorporated in 2014, Divergent has pioneered the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™), an innovative software-hardware platform designed to revolutionize industrial digital manufacturing. This system enables customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex structures for a variety of applications, including automotive, aerospace, and defense. By optimizing designs and dematerializing structures, DAPS significantly enhances manufacturing efficiency while reducing waste and environmental impact. The company's approach eliminates the need for traditional tooling, facilitating radical innovation and capital reduction in vehicle manufacturing.

Jiko

Seed Round in 2017
Jiko is a technology-driven financial institution that offers a unique debit card service, Jiko Solid, which enables users to track and manage their expenses securely, both online and offline. The company provides cashback on every transaction, single-use virtual cards, and allows users to invest their money in safe assets like US Treasury bills, all with no minimum balance requirements. Jiko operates through a user-friendly mobile application and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and Reykjavik. As a vertically integrated financial institution, Jiko combines a nationally chartered bank and a registered broker-dealer to hold cash as T-bills, ensuring safety and yield for its users.

True Link

Series A in 2017
True Link Financial, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, is a financial services company dedicated to serving people with disabilities, vulnerable older adults, and individuals in recovery. The company offers Visa prepaid cards designed to protect loved ones from fraud and misuse, as well as investment advisory services including fiduciary accounts. True Link's software platform supports budgeting, disbursements, record-keeping, reporting, communication, and government benefits protection for various trustees and fiduciaries. The company aims to enhance the independence and quality of life for its customers by providing financial solutions tailored to their unique needs.

eCurrency Mint (eCM)

Series C in 2016
eCurrency Mint Limited specializes in technology that facilitates the issuance of digital fiat currency for central banks, known as eCurrency. The company offers a proof of concept service aimed at helping these institutions distribute and oversee Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Its technology integrates advanced hardware, software, and cryptographic security measures, ensuring that the digital currencies provided to consumers and businesses function as true bearer instruments. This means that eCurrency holds the same legal tender status as traditional banknotes and coins, thereby enhancing the digital currency ecosystem while maintaining regulatory compliance and security.

LendUp

Series C in 2016
LendUp is an online lending service focused on improving financial health for individuals who are often excluded from traditional banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. Founded by Sasha Orloff and Jake Rosenberg, the company offers a range of credit products, including loans and credit cards, designed specifically for the emerging middle class. LendUp integrates educational resources into its offerings, providing borrowers with the tools needed to enhance their financial literacy and build credit over time. By leveraging in-house technology, LendUp aims to deliver affordable and accessible financial solutions, allowing clients to break free from cycles of debt and achieve better financial outcomes.

Farm Hill

Venture Round in 2016
Farm Hill is a food delivery service that focuses on providing healthy meal options to individuals and businesses. Launched in April 2013 as part of the Stanford StartX Accelerator Program, the company initially catered to office workers in suburban areas, making healthy eating convenient and enjoyable. Since its inception, Farm Hill has successfully delivered over one million meals across the San Francisco Bay Area and continues to experience rapid growth. The service allows customers to order freshly prepared meals online, ensuring that nutritious lunches are easily accessible at home or in the workplace.

LendUp

Series B in 2016
LendUp is an online lending service focused on improving financial health for individuals who are often excluded from traditional banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. Founded by Sasha Orloff and Jake Rosenberg, the company offers a range of credit products, including loans and credit cards, designed specifically for the emerging middle class. LendUp integrates educational resources into its offerings, providing borrowers with the tools needed to enhance their financial literacy and build credit over time. By leveraging in-house technology, LendUp aims to deliver affordable and accessible financial solutions, allowing clients to break free from cycles of debt and achieve better financial outcomes.

Ripple Foods

Series A in 2015
Ripple Foods specializes in producing high-quality, dairy-free milk alternatives that prioritize nutrition and taste. Their products are designed to be high in protein, offering eight times the protein found in almond milk while containing half the sugar of traditional dairy milk. Additionally, Ripple's beverages are rich in bioavailable calcium, providing 50% more than regular milk, and are a good source of potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. With a focus on delivering a creamy texture that enhances the drinking experience, Ripple aims to provide a satisfying alternative for those seeking non-dairy options without sacrificing flavor or nutritional value.

Bond Street

Series A in 2015
Bond Street is a startup focused on transforming small business lending through technology, data, and design. Small business owners are the foundation for growth in the economy, and yet today’s banking system has left them behind. It is building a better future where access to financing is simple, transparent, and fair. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Farm Hill

Seed Round in 2015
Farm Hill is a food delivery service that focuses on providing healthy meal options to individuals and businesses. Launched in April 2013 as part of the Stanford StartX Accelerator Program, the company initially catered to office workers in suburban areas, making healthy eating convenient and enjoyable. Since its inception, Farm Hill has successfully delivered over one million meals across the San Francisco Bay Area and continues to experience rapid growth. The service allows customers to order freshly prepared meals online, ensuring that nutritious lunches are easily accessible at home or in the workplace.

Eat Just

Series B in 2014
Eat Just, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on creating plant-based food products aimed at improving the food system. The company offers a variety of items, including plant-based scrambled eggs, flavored mayonnaise, dressings, cookie doughs, and meat alternatives. Their flagship product, JUST Egg, has garnered significant recognition, being featured in lists such as Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations." Eat Just emphasizes innovation through a unique discovery platform for food ingredients, combining scientific research with culinary expertise from Michelin-starred chefs. The company has been acknowledged in various prestigious lists, including Fast Company’s "Most Innovative Companies" and Entrepreneur’s "100 Brilliant Companies."

Eat Just

Series A in 2013
Eat Just, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on creating plant-based food products aimed at improving the food system. The company offers a variety of items, including plant-based scrambled eggs, flavored mayonnaise, dressings, cookie doughs, and meat alternatives. Their flagship product, JUST Egg, has garnered significant recognition, being featured in lists such as Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations." Eat Just emphasizes innovation through a unique discovery platform for food ingredients, combining scientific research with culinary expertise from Michelin-starred chefs. The company has been acknowledged in various prestigious lists, including Fast Company’s "Most Innovative Companies" and Entrepreneur’s "100 Brilliant Companies."

CarbonCure

Series A in 2012
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. offers innovative technology that allows concrete producers to sequester waste carbon dioxide (CO2) into their products, effectively transforming it into a solid mineral during the concrete manufacturing process. By sourcing CO2 from industrial emitters, the company enables manufacturers to create greener and stronger concrete without compromising on quality or price. This retrofit technology not only enhances the performance characteristics of traditional concrete but also helps producers tap into the growing green building market. CarbonCure's solutions are designed to provide material, environmental, and production advantages while reducing the overall carbon footprint associated with concrete production. The company, incorporated in 2007 and headquartered in Dartmouth, Canada, also supports its clients with marketing and environmental reporting services to strengthen their competitive position in the industry.
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