Next Wave Impact
Impact investorPre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
NextWave Impact operates a learning-by-doing progressive fund model with the core mission of increasing diversity, inclusion, and impact in early-stage investing. The fund leverages a global network of 99 women investors, including 25 women of color, led by an experienced investment committee of ten women. All portfolio companies are led by women and people of color. The firm is committed to training and educating angel investors who focus on both social impact and financial returns while investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs across diversified industries and geographies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
What they invest in
from 9 of 15 portfolio companiesImpact & Social Good ×4Climate Tech ×3Cleantech ×2Direct to Consumer ×2Healthtech ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2AgTech ×1Circular Economy ×1
HQs:United States×9
Who they back
founder profiles across 8 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×1
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12021 · 12019 · 13 dated
National City, US
Alicia Wallace(Secretary, COO, Director)Greg Stone(CEO, Director)Anastasiya Litvinova(CFO)Jeffrey Miller(Director)Louis Jordan(Director)
Co-investorsCeniarth
Aquacycl provides onsite industrial wastewater treatment using its patented technology to treat high-strength wastewater without dilution, offering energy-neutral operation, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and water reuse.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodEscondido, US
Orianna Bretschger(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Jones(Director)Anil Jha(Director)
Co-investorsAd Astra VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)8090 Industries
Joylux develops a line of consumer products focused on women's intimate and pelvic floor health, created with input from an Ob-Gyn to address changes women experience post-delivery and with age.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & FitnessSeattle, US
Colette Courtion(Founder)inRobert Cross(Director)Richard Boxer(Director)Peter Weiss(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsGoddessHouston Angel NetworkJ-ImpactMindshift CapitalPortfoliaAlliance of Angels+3 more
Kuli Kuli sells moringa-based food and wellness supplements, including gummies, capsules, and powders aimed at consumers focused on nutrition and wellness.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessOakland, US
Lisa Curtis(Founder)in
Co-investorsAstiaAUTHENTIC VENTURESCeniarthCerity Partners VenturesInvestEcoPortfolia+2 more
Motivo provides clinical supervision and support services for newly graduated therapists entering the mental health workforce, helping behavioral health organizations address the shortage of qualified mental health providers.
HealthtechHR TechMental HealthChattanooga, US
Rachel Ledbetter(Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsMindshift CapitalOverlineSteelSky VenturesTechstarsECMC GroupGreat Oaks Venture Capital
NeedsList is a platform that matches community needs with offers of support to improve humanitarian assistance and disaster response.
GovTechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsAmplio VenturesMarigold Capital
Resilia is a SaaS platform providing capacity-building tools, coaching, and insights for nonprofits and foundations.
Impact & Social GoodSaaSNew Orleans, US
Sevetri Wilson(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsBIP VenturesCallais Capital ManagementFramework Venture PartnersNew Orleans Startup FundOpen Opportunity FundTech Square Ventures+7 more
Stony Creek Colors manufactures traceable, 100% plant-based indigo and non-indigo dyes as a replacement for synthetic, petrochemical-derived colorants, sold as powder, paste, or liquid to denim mills, fashion brands, and independent makers.
AgTechClimate TechNew MaterialsGoodlettsville, US
Sarah Bellos(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Cooley(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardShonda Warner(Director)
Co-investorsInnova Memphis, Inc.iSelect Fund
CleantechClimate TechSeattle, US
Erin Rothman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inPat LaPointe(Director)Teri Floyd(Director)
Co-investors9Mile LabsTechstarsBuoyant Ventures Management, LlcBURNT ISLAND VENTURESGratitude RailroadOrbia Ventures+2 more
HealthtechRaleigh, US
Allison London Brown(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardMichael Carr(Director)Pamela Levy(Director)Ray Krauss(Director)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesResilia · neworleansstartupfund.org · May 11, 2026
Kuli Kuli Foods · foodnavigator-usa.com · Apr 1, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Next Wave Impact made?
- Next Wave Impact has 15 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Next Wave Impact invest at?
- Next Wave Impact invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Next Wave Impact focus on?
- Next Wave Impact focuses on Impact & Social Good.
- Who does Next Wave Impact co-invest with?
- Next Wave Impact most often shares deals with Ceniarth, Mindshift Capital, Portfolia, among 27 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvestor Connect - 359 - Alicia Robb of Next Wave Impact - YouTube
Hall Martin · Alicia Robb
Sanctuary Speaker Series: Alicia Robb of Next Wave Impact - YouTube
farmsanctuary · Alicia Robb
Elevating Female Founders and Funders with Alicia Robb of Next Wave Impact - YouTube
Untold Content · Alicia Robb
Alicia Robb of Next Wave Impact: An Army of Women Investing in Vegan Businesses - YouTube
Elysabeth Alfano · Alicia Robb
Co-investors · 1
Blue Horizon Corporation is an investment firm focused on accelerating the transition to a sustainable food system, aiming to deliver strong returns for people and the planet.
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