SustainVC

SustainVC, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Durham, New York, and Boston, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in early-stage impact investing, focusing on sectors such as climate change and sustainability, healthcare, education, wellness, and workforce development. SustainVC invests in companies that aim to address issues related to energy, environmental efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and food systems, as well as initiatives that promote financial mobility, inclusion, and accessibility technology for underserved populations. The firm typically targets early-stage companies with revenues ranging from $0.1 million to $5 million, making equity investments between $0.5 million and $5 million, and prefers to invest between $0.25 million and $1 million. SustainVC is committed to supporting businesses that contribute positively to society and the environment, primarily within North America.

Tom Balderston

Managing Principal

Kendall Bedford

Associate

Eric Chapman

Managing Principal

Andrew Cousins

Principal

Justin Desrosiers

Managing Principal

Schuyler G. Lance

Founder and Managing Principal

Sky Lance

Managing Principal

18 past transactions

SHARE Mobility

Series A in 2022
SHARE Mobility helps professional transportation operators use mobility-as-a-service to reach new customers, automate dispatching, and increase fleet efficiency. Organizations use SHARE Mobility to create mobility-as-a-service programs that connect private and public transit services and makes it easy to schedule and use mobility. We are delivering on mobility-as-a-service's promise to create equitable access to jobs, education, and healthcare. We give organizations the tools to make it possible

Elemeno Health

Series A in 2022
Elemeno Health, Inc. is a technology company based in the United States that develops a mobile platform aimed at improving healthcare outcomes by reducing medical errors. The platform serves as a team-based medical information assistant for doctors and nurses, providing access to the latest practices, checklists, and instructional videos. It focuses on enhancing communication among frontline healthcare teams and offers context-driven microlearning to simplify complex practices into manageable steps. By incorporating gamification and recognition elements, Elemeno Health engages staff and facilitates targeted training, both on-site and remotely. The platform enables healthcare organizations to close the knowledge-practice gap, improve patient safety, and gain insights into caregiver behavior without requiring extensive IT resources. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, Elemeno Health is dedicated to delivering efficient and effective training solutions that ultimately lead to better patient outcomes.

Beem

Seed Round in 2022
Line Financial is a Public Benefit Corporation that delivers revolving lines of credit on its app as well as at online and in-store essential shopping destinations like pharmacies, grocery stores and more without credit-history, pay-slips, or credit-scores. Line is eliminating FICO, Credit and all other types of cards that don't belong in a post COVID world.

Upswing

Series A in 2021
Upswing International, Inc. operates an online collaboration platform aimed at providing academic support to educational institutions. The platform includes several solutions such as AdviseUp, which facilitates scheduling and receiving advice from college advisors, MentorUp, which connects students with mentors for non-academic support, and TutorUp, which links students to tutors both from Upswing and its wider network. Upswing also offers specialized engagement tools for first-year students, online learners, and adult learners. By partnering with colleges, the company creates virtual learning centers and provides real-time analytics to help administrators monitor student engagement and success. The platform allows students to choose coaches based on various criteria like price, quality, and subject expertise, thereby personalizing the learning experience. Each coaching session is recorded and analyzed, enabling institutions to receive insights that can help reduce student attrition and improve overall academic outcomes. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, Upswing was previously known as The Upswing Group, Ltd.

Solstice

Venture Round in 2021
Solstice Power Technologies, Inc. develops customer management software for solar power companies. It provides an online platform for solar marketplace that offers subscriber aggregation and management services to solar developers, utilities, and other providers of shared solar energy. Solstice Power Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Solstice Initiative, Inc. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Cecelia Health

Series B in 2020
Cecelia Health is tech-enabled diabetes and chronic disease management company that combines technology with expert clinical coaching. It aims to transform the lives and health outcomes of people with diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions. Cecelia Health helps people with chronic conditions adhere to their medications and related nutrition, health, and wellness programs. During COVID-19, Cecelia Health has also been offering telehealth support to patients. It was founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Yellowdig

Venture Round in 2020
Yellowdig is a software platform established in 2015 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that enhances peer learning outcomes for students in higher education. By creating a social layer on top of existing enterprise learning systems, Yellowdig fosters a collaborative learning community within a secure and private environment. The platform is specifically designed for colleges and universities, allowing instructors and learners to engage in meaningful interactions while protecting the institution's designated space. Yellowdig's approach not only promotes student engagement and knowledge of current affairs but also aims to improve retention rates through enriched learning experiences.

Reconnect

Seed Round in 2020
Reconnect, Inc. operates a comprehensive platform that utilizes software, hardware, and data to enhance outcomes for individuals involved in pretrial, reentry, and recovery processes. The company's solutions are designed to support drug courts, probation, parole, and third-party administrators, with a focus on those facing addiction and navigating the criminal justice system. Reconnect aims to reduce incarceration rates, recidivism, and associated costs, particularly for defendants. Founded in 2009 and based in Cumberland Center, Maine, the company also has offices in Portland, Maine; Brooklyn, New York; and Boston, Massachusetts. As a Public Benefit Company, Reconnect integrates its mission into its business practices, prioritizing positive social impact in its operations.

Nepris

Series A in 2020
Nepris Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that links educators with industry professionals to enhance the relevance of curriculum topics for students. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, Nepris facilitates virtual connections between professionals and classrooms, allowing for interactive discussions, project mentoring, and career exposure. The platform matches the expertise of industry professionals with specific educational requests, enabling educators to bring real-world knowledge into the classroom. This service supports K-16 classrooms, adult job seekers, and out-of-school youth by making it easier for educators to access industry insights, while also providing companies and regional organizations a means to engage effectively with future workforce talent. Through its innovative approach, Nepris aims to inspire students and increase classroom engagement by connecting them with the skills and experiences of working professionals.

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.

Embodied Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Embodied Labs, Inc. is a company that specializes in a virtual reality training platform designed to support family members and caregivers of older adults. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, it offers an immersive training experience through a library of virtual labs that simulate challenges faced by older adults and their caregivers. The platform aims to foster cultural change in long-term care, home health, and educational organizations by enhancing the understanding and empathy of caregivers towards their patients. The training curriculum is practical and user-friendly, focusing on skill development while utilizing data analytics to track performance and provide feedback to caregivers. Embodied Labs has locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, and Greenville, South Carolina, and has been recognized for its innovative approach to caregiver education.

KickUp

Series A in 2019
KickUp, Inc. operates a collaboration platform tailored for K-12 school districts, focusing on the design, coordination, and assessment of professional learning activities. The platform provides educational leaders with actionable insights into the effectiveness of their programs, allowing for informed decision-making. It enables professional development teams to leverage analytics for customizing support for teachers, aligning with strategic goals, and integrating real-time data from surveys. KickUp's services aim to enhance the professional learning experience, ensuring that innovative ideas translate into measurable outcomes in the classroom. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company was previously known as Pedagology, LLC before rebranding in 2015.

Ultranauts

Series A in 2019
Ultranauts Inc. provides software testing services. Its services include test strategy and planning; functional testing; device and browser testing; exploratory testing; accessibility testing; content services; and code analytics and tracking services. Ultranauts Inc. was formerly known as Ultra Testing, LLC. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

CleanFiber

Venture Round in 2018
CleanFiber, LLC develops cellulose insulation materials for attics, walls, and floors of residential and commercial new construction and retrofit applications. CleanFiber, LLC was formerly known as UltraCell Insulation, LLC and changed its name to CleanFiber, LLC in September 2018. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Blasdell, New York with additional office in Buffalo, New York.

Edovo

Series A in 2018
Jail Education Solutions provides intuitive educational courses where inmates are rewarded for learning. With their unique tablet technology, we help unlock the potential of millions of incarcerated people. Edovo increases access to invaluable resources for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

CleanFiber

Venture Round in 2018
CleanFiber, LLC develops cellulose insulation materials for attics, walls, and floors of residential and commercial new construction and retrofit applications. CleanFiber, LLC was formerly known as UltraCell Insulation, LLC and changed its name to CleanFiber, LLC in September 2018. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Blasdell, New York with additional office in Buffalo, New York.

Querium

Series B in 2017
Querium Corporation, founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, develops a mobile learning software platform focused on teaching critical STEM skills. The company offers a range of educational tools, including StepWise, a personalized learning program accessible on smartphones and computers, and specialized solutions such as the Ace Accuplacer math placement test and STAAR Algebra 1 EOC review tool for Texas students. Querium’s platform utilizes an expert system and advanced simulation technology to deliver bite-sized lessons and step-by-step tutoring assistance, aiming to engage and motivate students. Additionally, it provides resources for workforce development, helping individuals acquire fundamental math skills necessary for middle skills jobs. Querium also collaborates with publishers to deliver technological solutions that enhance educational outcomes.

Board on Track

Seed Round in 2015
BoardOnTrack provides expertise, training, powerful, web-based tools, and a membership community to the foot soldiers in the battle to improve our nation's public school system. The charter school is a multi-million dollar public enterprise. Running it with a group of volunteers is a daunting task. BoardOnTrack helps in leveraging the efforts of volunteer board members into real results: academic excellence and organizational sustainability. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.
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