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Gratitude Railroad

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Park City · Seed–Growth · 17 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Gratitude Railroad invests in early- to growth-stage companies and emerging private market funds dedicated to addressing social and environmental challenges. The firm connects asset owners who are committed to learning, collaborating, and deploying capital for measurable social and environmental impact, supported by an experienced team dedicated to the mission.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Park City, Utah, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2013
Tracked investments
47

Team · 17 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 34 of 47 portfolio companies

Impact & Social Good ×9Healthtech ×8Circular Economy ×7Cleantech ×6Digital Health ×6FemTech ×6Climate Tech ×5FoodTech ×5

HQs:United States×23

Investments · 47 tracked

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Aceleroacelero.netin

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-investorsBuilders FundStreet VenturesImpact Engine

Atlas Organicsatlasorganics.netin

Atlas Organics collects and recycles organic waste from homes and businesses into compost and soil amendment products for landscapers, farmers, nurseries, and home growers, and helps municipalities set up composting facilities.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantech

Joseph McMillin(Founder)

Co-investorsSpring Lane CapitalTamiami AngelVentureSouth

Bettani Farmsbettani.com

Bettani produces dairy-free cheese using a proprietary plant-based protein derived from regenerative crop seeds, offering products with comparable taste, texture, and protein content to conventional dairy cheese.

CleantechFoodTechImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsArtis VenturesManta Ray VenturesS2G Investments

Blue Ocean Gearblueoceangear.comin

Blue Ocean Gear makes connected smart buoys that provide real-time GPS location, movement tracking, and local condition data for deployed fishing and aquaculture gear, transmitting via satellite and radio to a vessel, mobile app, or cloud.

AgTechHardwareIoT

Co-investorsBrighter CapitalGood Growth CapitalBoost VCConservation International VenturesLocus VenturesSignia Venture Partners

brandvergein

Loliware develops seaweed-based materials as alternatives to plastic, working across materials science, engineering, and design.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US

Co-investorsBay Bridge Ventures ClimateGeekdomRogue Insight CapitalTech Square VenturesWestchester AngelsL Catterton

BrightUpgetbrightup.com

Brightup connects prospective homebuyers with lenders that use cash-flow underwriting, evaluating income, spending patterns, and rent-payment history rather than credit scores alone.

FintechPropTech

Co-investorsBlack Tech Nation Ventures

Cadence Health
Cadence Health Liberate the Pillcadenceotc.comin

Cadence provides over-the-counter contraceptive products including morning-after pills, pregnancy tests, and UTI relief kits distributed through convenience stores.

ConsumerFemTechHealthtech

Samantha Miller 🌱(Founder)in

Co-investorsBuckhill CapitalForeground Capital

CapShiftcapshift.comin

Newton, US

Liz Sessler(Executive Officer)Mark Cirilli(Director)Adam Rein(Executive Officer)

BoardCharles Ewald(Director)Dana Bezerra(Director)Jacques Perold(Director)

Carallelcarallel.com

HealthtechChicago, US

Shara Cohen(President and CEO)MARIA PERRIN(Director)

BoardJohn Banta(Director)Todd Johnson(Director)Emma Cartmell(Director)in

Co-investorsCartmell VenturesFCA Venture PartnersBlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners

Clear Ballotclearballot.comin𝕏

Clear Ballot develops election technology software and hardware systems for election officials and jurisdictions.

Enterprise SoftwareGovTech

Co-investorsBessemer Venture Partners

Cofertilitycofertility.comin𝕏

Cofertility is a fertility company focused on the family-building journey, offering egg freezing, egg donation matching, and related support services to individuals and families.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechNew York, US

Lauren MaklerHalle Tecco

Co-investorsCoalition OperatorsEverywhere VenturesForeground CapitalHow Women InvestMuse CapitalNext Ventures+3 more

Company Exited
Everytableeverytable.comin𝕏

Everytable operates a chain of neighborhood locations selling scratch-cooked, fresh meals prepared in local kitchens, with meals available for in-store purchase or ordering online for pickup or delivery.

ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsKaiser Permanente VenturesS2G Investments

First Womens Bankfirstwomensbank.comin

First Women's Bank is a U.S. commercial bank offering business and personal banking services, including lending, treasury management, and digital/mobile banking.

FemTechFintechImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsCommon Ocean

Firstwomensfirstwomens.bankin

First Women's Bank is a U.S. commercial bank offering business and personal banking services, including lending, treasury management, and digital banking, with a focus on supporting women and small businesses.

FintechImpact & Social Good

Flourishflourish.health

Flourish Health provides psychiatrist-led mental health care for young people ages 8-26 with serious conditions such as bipolar, depressive, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Co-investors25MadisonAV8 VenturesCity LightGreyMatterHypothesisNew Stack Ventures+2 more

Flourish Health Inc
Fund
Glacierendwaste.ioin𝕏

Glacier develops AI-powered robotic systems for material recovery facilities (MRFs) to improve recycling sorting and material quality.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyRobotics

Rebecca Hu-Thrams(Founder)Areeb Malik(Founder)

Co-investorsAlleyCorpAsymmetric Capital PartnersEcosystem Integrity FundJetstreamOverlap HoldingsSHAKTI+6 more

Goodrgoodr.coin𝕏

Goodr operates a logistics platform and network that tracks and redistributes surplus food from organizations to people experiencing food insecurity, while also managing inedible food waste diversion.

Climate TechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainAtlanta, US

Jasmine Crowe-HoustonJasmine Crowe(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investors100 Black Angels & Allies FundAtlanta Technology AngelsBackstage CapitalBuckhill CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcR/GA Ventures+3 more

Imperfect Foodsimperfectfoods.com𝕏

Imperfect Foods is a grocery delivery service that sources surplus and cosmetically imperfect food items directly from farmers and producers, offering them at discounted prices to consumers while reducing food waste.

Circular EconomyE-commerceFoodTechSan Francisco, US

Benjamin Chesler(Executive Officer, Director)Ronald Clark(Director)Benjamin Simon(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Simon(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlpaca VCBuckhill CapitalCorigin VenturesCorrelation VenturesFirstMark CapitalFlybridge Capital Partners+8 more

it’s electricitselectric.usin𝕏

it's electric develops curbside electric vehicle charging infrastructure that draws power from adjacent buildings, aimed at accelerating electrified transportation for cities across the U.S.

CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationNYC, US

Co-investorsChloe CapitalClean Energy VentureFailup VenturesFamily Angel Management FundGraham Walker VentureHalogen Ventures Management Company Llc+6 more

Joint Venture
Little Otter
Littleotterhealthlittleotterhealth.comin

Little Otter provides virtual, personalized mental health care for families, including children and parents, using clinicians and evidence-based treatment delivered through its telehealth platform.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Dr. Helen Egger(Co-founder, Chief Medical & Scientific Officer)Rebecca Egger(Co-founder & CEO)

Co-investorsAble PartnersCoalition OperatorsNext Legacy PartnersTorch CapitalPivotal VenturesSpringbank

Loliware

Material science company revolutionising packaging with bio-based stretch wrap made from food waste

Co-investorsGeekdomGiant Leap

Maemeetmae.comin

Mae provides community-based doula support and maternal health education for pregnant people, integrating with insurance and Medicaid to match mothers with doulas and care coordinators.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech

Co-investorsAstiaBright VenturesForeground CapitalJoyance PartnersJumpstart NovaSocial Starts+2 more

Mango Materialsmangomaterials.comin𝕏

Mango Materials develops biopolymers and biocomposites as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics for consumer and industrial applications.

BiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsVacaville, US

Co-investorsAlante CapitalCollaborative FundGlobal BrainReactionVox Capital

Manifest
Manifestedmanifested.comin

Manifest is an AI-powered learning platform and suite of AI assistants for small business ("Main Street") entrepreneurs, combining industry expert content with a business's own data to deliver personalized guidance.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSToledo, US

Co-investorsBrass Ring VenturesWorkshop Venture Partners

NCXncx.com

NCX LandBook is a guided digital tool that helps landowners document the history, plans, boundaries, and practical knowledge of their property, producing a first-person letter and organized record for future generations or stewards.

AgTechClimate TechSaaS

Zack Parisa(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlpha EdisonClimacticEnergize CapitalHAWKTAILScribble Ventures

Ocean's Halooceanshalo.comin

Ocean's Halo makes organic, plant-based Asian-style food products including sushi nori, noodle bowls, salad dressings, sauces, and broths that are non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsTrue North Cos.

Oceans Halo
Origintheoriginway.comin

Origin provides pelvic floor and whole-body physical therapy for women and people with vaginal anatomy, covering pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and sexual health.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech

Co-investorsAmboy Street VenturesSteelSky VenturesPIPELINE CAPITAL PARTNERSSpringbank

Pallet Shelterspalletshelter.com

Pallet builds temporary modular shelter villages with 24/7 case management support to help people experiencing homelessness transition to permanent housing.

Construction TechImpact & Social GoodLos Angeles, US

Co-investorsAstiaBuckhill CapitalCubit Capital

Pigeonlypigeonly.comin𝕏Defunct

Pigeonly provides technology products that enable families and friends to communicate affordably with incarcerated individuals through low-cost phone calls, photo sharing, letters, postcards, and greeting cards.

ConsumerImpact & Social GoodSaaSSocialLas Vegas, US

Frederick Hutson(Founder/CEO)inAlfonzo Brooks(Co-Founder/Head of Finance)inClifford Keeney(Founder)in

BoardBenjamin Jealous(Director)inMitchell Kapor(Director)Erik Moore(Director)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactBase Venture Management, Inc.Bronze InvestmentsKapor Capital

Planktonenergyplanktonenergy.comin𝕏

Plankton Energy develops and deploys solar projects—rooftop and parking canopy systems—for property owners across their real estate portfolios.

CleantechEnergyPropTech

Recomposerecompose.lifein

Recompose offers human composting (soil transformation) services as an alternative funeral option, converting deceased bodies into nutrient-rich soil for ecological restoration and personal use.

Circular EconomyHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSeattle, US

Katrina Spade

BoardTanya Marsh(Director)Leslie Christian(Director)Robert Schapira(Director)Michelle Miller(Director)Sara Moorhead(Director)

Retirableretirable.comin𝕏

Retirable offers holistic retirement planning through dedicated fiduciary financial advisors, providing customized investment plans, reliable monthly retirement income, high-yield cash savings, and $1M in identity theft protection.

FintechLongevityWellness & FitnessNew York, US

Robert Tyler End(Executive Officer, Director)Ian Yamey(Co-founder & CTO)Tyler End(Co-founder & CEO (CFP®))

BoardStephanie Choo(Director)Matt Perlman(Director)Stephany Kirkpatrick(Director)

Co-investorsClocktower VenturesDiagramHDS CapitalIA Capital GroupPrimary Venture PartnersPrimetime Partners+1 more

Smartlamsmartlam.com

SmartLam is a mass timber construction partner offering technical services, precision manufacturing, and on-site installation across the project lifecycle.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew Materials

Smartlam North America
Solsticesolstice.usin𝕏

Solstice connects households and businesses to local solar farms through a software platform that qualifies subscribers based on energy needs rather than credit scores, enabling bill savings through solar credits.

CleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSBoston, US

Sandhya Murali(Co-founder)Steph Speirs(Co-founder)

Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactDorm RoomSE VenturesTechstarsTrue Wealth VenturesFord Street Ventures+3 more

The Builders Fund
Therma
Twentyeight Healthtwentyeighthealth.comin

Twentyeight Health is a telehealth service that lets users complete an online medical questionnaire reviewed by a licensed provider, who writes prescriptions for sexual and reproductive health needs and mails medication directly to patients.

Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerFemTechBrooklyn, US

BRUNO VAN TUYKOM(Executive Officer, Director)Amy Fan(Co-founder)Bruno Van Tuykom(Co-founder)

BoardWES BARTON(Director)ARIANNE KIDDER(Director)in

Co-investorsAglae VenturesData TechDorm RoomFairhaven Capital PartnersForeground CapitalImpact America Fund+7 more

Wastedwasted.earthin

Wasted operates a portable toilet rental service with a focus on sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.

Circular EconomyBurlington, US

Co-investorsCool Climate Collective

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Gratitude Railroad made?
Gratitude Railroad has 18 tracked investments.
What stage does Gratitude Railroad invest at?
Gratitude Railroad invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does Gratitude Railroad focus on?
Gratitude Railroad focuses on Climate Tech, Impact & Social Good.
Where is Gratitude Railroad located?
Gratitude Railroad is headquartered in Park City, US.
Does Gratitude Railroad lead rounds?
Gratitude Railroad typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Gratitude Railroad co-invest with?
Gratitude Railroad most often shares deals with Amboy Street Ventures, Geekdom, Giant Leap, among 8 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

THOMAS KNOWLES OF GRATITUDE RAILROAD: ON IMPACT AND ABUNDANCE

Fiftyfacespod · Thomas Knowles

Episode 345: Thomas Knowles of Gratitude Railroad: on Impact and Abundance

Aoifinn Devitt · Thomas Knowles

Howard Fischer - Co-Founder of Gratitude Railroad Impact Investment Firm

Causeartist · Howard Fischer

Episode 205: Howard Fischer of The Gratitude Railroad: Refocusing the Intention of Capitalism as ...

Aoifinn Devitt · Howard Fischer

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