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.

Kendall Bedford

Associate

Eric Chapman

Managing Principal

Andrew Cousins

Principal

Justin Desrosiers

Managing Principal

Schuyler Lance

Founder and Managing Principal

Sky Lance

Managing Principal

Past deals in Pennsylvania

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.

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.
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