Marigold Capital
Impact investorSeed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Marigold Capital applies a gender and social equity lens to impact investing, targeting a large but overlooked market by funding early-stage, technology-enabled companies led by women and BIPOC founders. It seeks to address inequality, systemic racism, and disproportionate social impacts by connecting investors with disruptive companies tackling major social challenges. The team cites 20+ years of combined experience and having managed over $105MM in early-stage impact investments, including developing fund products, building ventures, and managing boards and teams.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 6 of 6 portfolio companiesImpact & Social Good ×3GovTech ×2Media & Entertainment ×2Data & Infrastructure ×1E-commerce ×1Enterprise Software ×1HR Tech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1
HQs:Canada×2
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGoodee is an online marketplace offering thoughtfully designed home and lifestyle goods sourced from a global community of makers, with products vetted through an in-house sustainability framework for quality, craftsmanship, and impact.
E-commerceImpact & Social GoodMarketplaces
Hop In provides data-driven tools for employers and transport operators to optimize workforce access and operational efficiency through recruitment analytics, commute risk modeling, route optimization, and fleet management.
HR TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationToronto, CA
Co-investorsStorytime CapitalTechstars
Indiegraf provides an operating system for local media outlets to build audience trust, generate multiple revenue streams, and enable collaboration with other newsrooms.
Media & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsStand Up Ventures
NeedsList is a platform that matches community needs with offers of support to improve humanitarian assistance and disaster response.
GovTechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsAmplio VenturesNext Wave Impact
The Discourse is a community-powered local news outlet serving the Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, and Comox Valley regions on Vancouver Island.
GovTechMedia & EntertainmentNanaimo, CA
Ulula provides a digital platform for human rights due diligence in supply chains, collecting anonymous worker and community feedback to identify and manage labor and human rights risks.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsWorking Capital Fund
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Marigold Capital made?
- Marigold Capital has 6 tracked investments.
- What stage does Marigold Capital invest at?
- Marigold Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Marigold Capital focus on?
- Marigold Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Impact & Social Good.
- Who does Marigold Capital co-invest with?
- Marigold Capital most often shares deals with Amplio Ventures, Stand Up Ventures, Storytime Capital, among 6 tracked co-investors.
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