Gratitude Railroad
Impact investorPark City · Seed–Growth · 17 people tracked
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.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 34 of 47 portfolio companiesImpact & Social Good ×9Healthtech ×8Circular Economy ×7Cleantech ×6Digital Health ×6FemTech ×6Climate Tech ×5FoodTech ×5
HQs:United States×23
Investments · 47 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAcelero 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 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 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 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
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
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 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
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 Ballot develops election technology software and hardware systems for election officials and jurisdictions.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTech
Co-investorsBessemer Venture Partners
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
Material science company revolutionising packaging with bio-based stretch wrap made from food waste
Co-investorsGeekdomGiant Leap
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 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 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
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 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.
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 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
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
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)
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
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
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
Wasted operates a portable toilet rental service with a focus on sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.
Circular EconomyBurlington, US
Co-investorsCool Climate Collective
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSolstice · intelligence360.news · Jun 24, 2026
Cofertility · cofertility.com · Mar 14, 2026
brandverge · sharktankcompanies.com · Jan 1, 2026
Blue Ocean Gear · blog.scorpapranedya.co.id · Jul 29, 2025
Glacier · wastedive.com · Apr 30, 2025
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 teamTHOMAS KNOWLES OF GRATITUDE RAILROAD: ON IMPACT AND ABUNDANCE
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Episode 345: Thomas Knowles of Gratitude Railroad: on Impact and Abundance
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Howard Fischer - Co-Founder of Gratitude Railroad Impact Investment Firm
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Episode 205: Howard Fischer of The Gratitude Railroad: Refocusing the Intention of Capitalism as ...
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