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Also known as GRATITUDE MANAGEMENT LLC
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Investment thesis
The Builders Fund targets the 'Missing Middle' in impact capital markets—a gap between venture and buyout stages where companies are underserved by traditional private equity and overcharged by banks. The fund leverages a team of experienced operators and entrepreneurs, including over thirty founding LPs who serve as operating partners, to guide portfolio companies in decarbonizing the economy, fixing food systems, improving access and affordability, and building more equitable, sustainable futures through authentic, activist brands.
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Team · 22 people
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What they invest in
from 20 of 25 portfolio companiesConsumer ×8Impact & Social Good ×6Direct to Consumer ×4FoodTech ×4Wellness & Fitness ×4Cleantech ×3EdTech ×3Energy ×3
HQs:United States×14United Kingdom×2Germany×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 8 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×3
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12017 · 12 dated
Acelero Learning is an early childhood education provider that delivers Head Start preschool programs to prepare children for kindergarten and partners with their families.
EdTechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsGratitude RailroadStreet VenturesImpact Engine
Acelero Learning delivers full-day, full-year early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, funded through Head Start, child care subsidies, and public Pre-K programs.
EdTechImpact & Social Good
BioLite sells off-grid energy products including solar-powered string lights that double as a portable USB charger, designed for camping, backyards, and other outdoor use without access to an outlet.
CleantechConsumerDirect to ConsumerEnergyHardware
Jonathan Cedar(Founder)in
Co-investorsAutodesk FoundationRRE Ventures
DAGWorks provides open-source Python frameworks—Hamilton for ML and data pipelines and Burr for AI agent applications—that include built-in observability, lineage tracking, and versioning to help developers monitor and maintain AI systems in production.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Stefan Krawczyk(Founder)inElijah ben Izzy(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzCapitalize VCFirestreak Ventures
A team communication and collaboration platform that provides monitoring of communication performance through call logs and messaging statistics, along with built-in messaging features for workplace teams.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSLondon, GB
Nick Browne(Founder)inEdward Clayton(Founder)inLeo Bartle(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmino CapitalFjor FoundersGarage CapitalSterling RoadY CombinatorAgrolimen Ventures+6 more
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Harmonic is a research and analysis firm that produces detailed industry reports and insights for various sectors, with a focus on analyst expertise and community engagement.
Data & InfrastructureFuture of WorkHR Tech
Manduka designs and sells yoga equipment including mats and accessories, with a focus on product quality and environmental responsibility.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSports TechWellness & Fitness
Peter Sterios(Founder)in
Co-investorsM33 GrowthValor Equity Partners
Mindful Awards is an awards program that recognizes innovation in the consumer-packaged goods industry, highlighting achievements in sustainable packaging, food and beverage, health and wellness, household innovations, and personal care products.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
MO Summit is an annual invite-style conference (held in Asheville, NC) that brings together business leaders, investors, and fund managers focused on impact capitalism and mission-aligned enterprises.
Impact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentAsheville, US
PosiGen is a residential solar company that installs and services solar energy systems for homeowners, including system monitoring and billing.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyMetairie, US
Thomas Neyhart(Executive Officer, Director)inBenjamin Norwood(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMatthew Woods(Director)Margaret Anadu(Director)Aaron Dirks(Director)Timothy Anderson(Director)
Co-investorsCallais Capital ManagementCeniarthConstellation Technology VenturesSJF VenturesBrookfield Asset ManagementBuilders+2 more
Proof provides sustainability, compliance, and impact management solutions for organizations navigating business-critical challenges around capital access, regulatory exposure, and value creation.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Co-investorsBlockchain Founders CapitalCV VCOxonian VenturesRakuten CapitalWorking Capital Fund
Sambazon produces açaí-based food and beverage products, including bowls, smoothies, and juices, sold in grocery stores, cafes, and to institutions.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodSan Clemente, US
Ryan Black(Executive Officer, Director)Jeremy Black(Executive Officer)inG. Scott Greenburg(Executive Officer)Ricardo Perdigao(Executive Officer)inG. Scott Greenberg(Executive Officer)Greg Dunn(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsKitchen FundPartnership Capital Growth LLCNext World CapitalVerlinvest
Solar Builder is a B2B media brand covering residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar markets in the United States.
CleantechConstruction TechEnergyMedia & Entertainment
Traditional Medicinals produces over 60 organic herbal teas and lozenges formulated for specific wellness needs such as digestion, stress relief, immune support, and pregnancy.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessSebastopol, US
Drake Sadler(Executive Officer, Director)Jane Howard(Executive Officer)Kellison Blair(Executive Officer, Director)Blair Kellison(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardTripp Baird(Director)inJohn Elstrott(Director)
Co-investorsBuilders
Urban Remedy is an organic food and wellness brand offering health-focused meals, juices, and snacks based on the founder's "food is healing" philosophy.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Neka Pasquale(Founder)in
Co-investorsHinge CapitalObvious VenturesSlow Ventures
Zero Gravity runs a platform and community that helps students from low-opportunity backgrounds progress into university and careers, connecting them with employers who identify, up-skill and recruit this talent.
EdTechFuture of WorkImpact & Social Good
Joe Seddon(Founder)in
Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupGSRHack VCOKX VenturesSALT
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Alta Resource TechnologiesBioLiteGreat Salt Lake ArtemiaRagnar RelayThe Bar Method
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Builders Fund made?
- Builders Fund has 25 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Builders Fund invest at?
- Builders Fund invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Builders Fund's typical check size?
- Builders Fund typically writes checks of $20M – $200M.
- What sectors does Builders Fund focus on?
- Builders Fund focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Builders Fund located?
- Builders Fund is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Who does Builders Fund co-invest with?
- Builders Fund most often shares deals with Obvious Ventures, DCVC (Data Collective), Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C., among 32 tracked co-investors.
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