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Incite.org
Impact investorSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
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489 people in our graph share verified history with the Incite.org team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Investment thesis
Incite describes itself as a not-so-typical venture capital firm that seeks out founders shaping a radically better future, often supporting ideas before they are widely recognized. It backs early-stage entrepreneurs ('snowballs') who have the potential to make the world better, particularly in areas like carbon removal, sustainability, and reproductive health. Beyond investing, Incite supports nonprofit organizations through grants tackling complex social and environmental problems, and organizes and funds advocacy initiatives aimed at reshaping the political landscape. Its investment activities and foundation operate as separate organizations, each pursuing its own mission.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Incite.org went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 15 of 20 portfolio companiesConsumer ×5Hardware ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Cleantech ×4Healthtech ×4Climate Tech ×3Deep Tech ×3Energy ×3
HQs:United States×15Canada×1
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22024 · 12023 · 32022 · 22020 · 12019 · 22018 · 112 dated
Aigen builds solar-powered autonomous field robots ("Element") that use AI vision to identify and mechanically remove weeds without chemicals.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningRoboticsSeattle, US
Richard Wurden(Co-founder)inKenny Lee(Co-founder)in
BoardDan Fitzgerald(Director)Andrew Schoen(Director)inHenry Magun(Director)
Co-investorsCleveland AvenueIndustrious VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)AgFunderGlobal Founders CapitalReGen Ventures
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Altro provides a mobile card that offers users a small line of credit to pay for subscriptions they already have, allowing them to build credit histories without traditional lending products.
FintechLos Angeles, US
Michael Broughton(Co-founder)inAyush Jain(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundEvolution VC PartnersKapor CapitalOpen Opportunity FundOssian Capital+15 more
Co-investorsBlue Bear Ventures
San Francisco, US
Aaron Brown(Founder)in
Co-investorsHomebrewInspired Capital
Future Family is a San Francisco fertility-finance company offering IVF and egg-freezing payment plans, insurance and nurse coaching.
San Francisco, US
Claire Tomkins(Founder and Executive Chair)inAlden Romney(Chief Executive Officer)
BoardLauren Kolodny(Director)inTodd Kimmel(Director)in
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAspect VenturesBBG VenturesClear Haven Capital ManagementCorrelation VenturesEvolution VC Partners+19 more
Heirloom operates Direct Air Capture (DAC) facilities that use limestone and carbon mineralization technology to permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere at scale.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechCalifornia, US
Shashank Samala(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAENUAhren Innovation CapitalAutodesk FoundationBreakthrough Energy VenturesBreyer CapitalCarbon Removal Partners+8 more
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Helix Nanotechnologies develops mRNA-based therapeutics for disease treatment and environmental applications, currently advancing a COVID-19 vaccine candidate for immunocompromised patients and testing interventions targeting climate challenges.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechBoston, US
Nikolai Eroshenko(Founder/CSO)inHannu Rajaniemi(Founder)in
Co-investorsBascom VenturesBeast VenturesChampion Hill VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Fifty YearsHAWKTAIL+12 more
HomeBoost provides home energy efficiency solutions to improve energy affordability.
CleantechEnergyPropTechSaaSSan Rafael, US
Scott Stenback(Founder)in
Co-investorsBronze InvestmentsGigascale CapitalMarketplaceMoxxie VenturesPlaneteer CapitalTrue Ventures
JusticeText builds technology solutions for the criminal justice system, serving public defenders and marginalized communities to improve legal representation access regardless of income.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechLegalTechMedia & EntertainmentIrvine, US
Devshi Mehrotra(CEO)inLeslie Jones-Dove(CTO)in
Co-investors500 GlobalHigher Ground LabsParameter VenturesStand Together Ventures LabTechstarsBloomberg Beta+1 more
Kindbody is a fertility care provider offering services such as egg freezing, IVF, IUI, and prenatal and gynecological care through its own clinics across the US.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Dr. Lynn Westphal(Co-founder)Gina Bartasi(Executive Officer, Director)inFahimeh Sasan(Founding Physician / Ob-Gyn)inAngeline Beltsos, M.D.(Director)
BoardKathy Harris(Director)inCheryl Pegus(Director)
Co-investorsAnsa CapitalClaritas CapitalGENERAL INCEPTIONGV (Google Ventures)Spice CapitalTMV+5 more
Liminal Insights uses ultrasound-based technology to provide quality control and inspection for battery cell R&D and manufacturing, targeting battery cell manufacturers and automotive OEMs.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareBay Area, US
Andrew Hsieh(Executive Officer, Director)inShaurjo Biswas(CEO, CTO, & Co-Founder)inDan Steingart(Co-Founder)inBarry Van Tassell(Co-Founder)inMinhye Mueller(COO & CFO)inAlfred Lam(Director)in
Co-investorsArcTern VenturesChrysalixEcosystem Integrity FundGood Growth CapitalHelios Climate VenturesISV+4 more
Matic makes an autonomous home robot that vacuums and mops floors, using visual perception and continual 3D mapping to navigate and clean around obstacles.
ConsumerHardwareRoboticsMountain View, US
Mehul Nariyawala(Executive Officer, Director)inNavneet Dalal(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardVictor Miller(Director)
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesHAWKTAIL
Mejuri is a jewelry brand that designs and sells fine jewelry directly to consumers, with a philanthropic program (the Empowerment Fund, purpose-driven products, and corporate giving) supporting women and underrepresented communities.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechToronto, CA
Majed MasadinNoura Sakkijha(CEO)in
Co-investors500 GlobalCedar Mundi VenturesDASH VenturesFELIX CAPITALFounderFuelImaginary Venture Capital+1 more
Mill makes an electric food waste recycler for homes that reduces food scraps by 80% and converts them into nutrient-rich grounds for gardens or farms.
Climate TechConsumerHardwareSan Bruno, US
Harry Tannenbaum(Founder)inMatthew Rogers(Founder)in
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesBuckhill CapitalCleo CapitalEnergy Impact PartnersGigascale CapitalGV (Google Ventures)+10 more
Co-investorsThe Westly Group
Quilt makes a ductless heat pump system for residential heating and cooling, including indoor and outdoor units, a control dial, and an app with room-by-room temperature control and occupancy sensing.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareNew York, US
Paul Lambert(Co-Founder & CEO)inMatthew Knoll(Co-Founder & CTO)inBill Kee(Co-Founder)inAndrew Stern(Executive Officer)John Marquis(Executive Officer, Director)Jeremy Sokolic(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersGarage CapitalGradient VenturesLOWERCARBONLowercarbon CapitalSpacecadet Ventures+3 more
Rosebud Biosciences develops therapies for rare genetic diseases in children by creating organoid models that replicate patient genetic mutations and using drug screening to identify potential cures.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Kitch Wilson(Founder)inEvan Lyall(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator10X CapitalAsymmetry VenturesFAST — by GETTYLABPioneer
Willo manufactures children's toothpaste products in various formulations (fluoride and fluoride-free options) marketed to families.
ConsumerDigital HealthHardwareHealthtech
Co-investorsKleiner PerkinsMarram VenturesbyFoundersUnruly CapitalWave Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesQuilt · techcrunch.com · Dec 8, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Incite.org made?
- Incite.org has 20 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Incite.org invest at?
- Incite.org invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Incite.org focus on?
- Incite.org focuses on Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Digital Health, FemTech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Incite.org located?
- Incite.org is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Who does Incite.org co-invest with?
- Incite.org most often shares deals with FounderFuel, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Breyer Capital, among 19 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamBuilding Nest and Incite.org | A conversation with Matt Rogers & Ilan Gur
The Engine, Built by MIT · Matt Rogers
Meet Matt Rogers, Founder of Incite.org and Co-Founder of Nest
CMU Silicon Valley · Matt Rogers
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Co-investors · 44
GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in AI and machine learning since its early days, backing more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.
Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.
Energy Impact Partners is an investment firm that connects entrepreneurs with major corporate partners to help drive the transformation of the global economy toward a more sustainable future.
Techstars is a global startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds and mentors ambitious founders, providing $220K in capital, a three-month program, and access to a worldwide network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners.
Gradient is a seed-stage venture fund focused on backing founders building artificial intelligence companies, providing hands-on support as builders and mentors.
Kapor Capital is an impact-focused venture capital firm that invests in seed-stage tech startups building solutions that create economic opportunity and address inequality across sectors such as education, work, finance, justice, food and health.
Inspired Capital is a generalist early-stage venture fund that leads rounds with high conviction, backing founders across a wide range of sectors.
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General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.
Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.
Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm run by a team of former founders, operators, and investors who partner closely with founders to help build and scale technology companies.
Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.
Since 1999, Redpoint Ventures has partnered with visionary founders to create new markets and redefine existing ones. The firm invests early in startups building category-defining companies, from AI and infrastructure to security. Redpoint has backed hundreds of companies, including Netflix, Snowflake, Stripe, Ramp, Twilio, Ramp, and Hims, and today backs the next generation of AI leaders like OpenAI, Legora, Modal, Abridge and Physical Intelligence. Redpoint is based in San Francisco and has offices in New York City and Woodside. For more information visit: http://www.redpoint.com/
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Uncork CapitalSV AngelUnknown VenturesCoatue ManagementKrakenSound VenturesAtomicoQuiet CapitalOffline VenturesMayfield FundHCVCAME Cloud VenturesC2 InvestmentsSciFi VCCota CapitalBond Capital ManagementSouth Park CommonsElectric CapitalLowercase CapitalFoundrySherpalo VenturesGustoPear VCUpfront VenturesCapitalGLOI VenturePeakAdverb VenturesRefactor CapitalUnstoppable DomainsMatter Venture PartnersHealthX Ventures
Firms observed investing alongside Incite.org, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Incite.org's recorded portfolio.
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