Halcyon
AcceleratorWashington · Pre-Seed–Seed · 28 people tracked
Also known as Halceon
Investment thesis
Halcyon is a mission-driven nonprofit accelerator that champions impact-focused entrepreneurs, with a particular commitment to proximate and underrepresented founders. Its shared impact goals span Climate, Health, and EquityTech. Through fellowships, programming, coaching, legal support, and an expert network, Halcyon helps early founders build scalable, market-based solutions to social and environmental problems. The organization is sustained by a community of donors, sponsors, corporate, foundation, and governmental partners, and channels donor-advised fund capital toward underrepresented founders and venture fund managers. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, contributions are tax-deductible, and Halcyon offers various giving pathways to advance an impact-driven future of business.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 28 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 3 of 20 portfolio companiesB2B Marketplaces ×1Biotech ×1E-commerce ×1EdTech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1
HQs:United States×2Kenya×1
Portfolio companies · 20 tracked
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EdTechWest Fargo, US
Dieumerci Christel(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Develops affordable, long-life sand battery systems providing reliable electricity to underserved and off-grid communities.
Global technology company improving mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents through digital phenotyping.
Smart water management system using machine learning and wireless smart sensors to optimize water usage.
Develops climate risk management products for financial intermediaries, including the ADAPTA Climate Score for assessing climate risk.
Develops testing procedures to evaluate bias, misinformation, and inaccuracy in large language models for AI safety.
Uses genetically improved insects to process organic waste in bioreactors, producing fertilizer, insect protein, and carbon bonds through a carbon-negative process.
Restores dying coral reefs by growing corals on land at accelerated rates and transplanting them into endangered reef ecosystems.
San Diego, US
Seth Teicher(Director)Samuel Teicher(Executive Officer, Director)Will Hovey(Director)Alec Halpern(Executive Officer, Director)
Mobile education system for frontline workers and vulnerable populations that is mobile-first, low-tech, and low-bandwidth.
Offers vocational reskilling and financial services to disadvantaged individuals using Tradable Income-Based Securities, benefiting recipients, governments, and investors.
Nigeria-based climate venture building CoolCycle, a solar-powered cold-chain and market access platform.
Provides digital health devices enabling patients to conduct basic health examinations at home, starting with an electronic stethoscope for heart screenings.
Converts hard-to-recycle plastic waste into low-carbon, low-cost building materials.
Provides intelligent automation and IoT solutions for commercial and industrial refrigeration systems to reduce energy consumption and product losses.
BiotechInchon
Minyoung Soh(Director)Euihyung Woo(Director)Seungheon Nam(Executive Officer, Director)Jinho Seo(Director)Jooho Park(Executive Officer, Director)
Democratizes energy ownership in Latin America through a platform providing flexible solar loans and enabling individuals and communities to participate in energy production.
Applies electrostimulation technology with AI to control plant metabolism and improve crop yields.
Incentivizes individuals and communities to recycle through a mobile app that connects users with recycling partners and offers rewards for proper waste disposal.
Assistive technology company empowering blind and visually impaired individuals through solutions for listening, translating, and digitizing content in real-time across 60+ languages.
Provides affordable, confidential web-based psychological support from mental health professionals to underserved youth and women in Central America.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Halcyon invest at?
- Halcyon invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Halcyon focus on?
- Halcyon focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Energy, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Mental Health.
- Where is Halcyon located?
- Halcyon is headquartered in Washington, US.
- Does Halcyon lead rounds?
- Halcyon typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team[Shorter Version] Q&A with Halcyon's New President & CEO, Dan Barker!
Halcyon · Dan Barker
Q&A with Halcyon's New President & CEO, Dan Barker!
Halcyon · Dan Barker
Voices of Halcyon: Daniel Barker
Halcyon · Daniel Barker
Kate Goodall, Halcyon | AWS Public Sector Summit Online
SiliconANGLE theCUBE · Kate Goodall
EP 79: Kate Goodall, Co-Founder and CEO of Halcyon House
Molly Stillman · Kate Goodall
Meet Halcyon Alum Anaporka Adazabra (Farmio)
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