SustainVC
Impact investorBoston · Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
SustainVC seeks to generate both positive social/environmental impact and financial returns by backing innovative entrepreneurs whose companies advance a more sustainable, equitable, and healthier world.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 20 of 28 portfolio companiesCleantech ×8EdTech ×6SaaS ×6Energy ×4Marketplaces ×3Consumer ×2Digital Health ×2GovTech ×2
HQs:United States×16
Who they back
founder profiles across 12 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×102 founders×14+ founders×1
Investments · 28 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2018 · 12016 · 12 dated
BoardOnTrack offers an online board governance and management platform combined with expert coaching, designed for public and charter schools.
EdTechGovTechSaaSConcord, US
Marci Cornell-Feist(Founder)Andrew Jamieson(Chief Technology Officer and Director)
BoardWilliam McCullen(Director)inAlec Stern(Director)Nicholas A. Pappas(Director)
Co-investorsBoston Harbor AngelsLaunchCapitalMassVentures
Browse Happy is an informational page that recommends up-to-date web browsers, listing options such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Vivaldi, Microsoft Edge, and Brave.
Consumer
Co-investorsElysian
Cecelia Health provides virtual clinical care for people with cardiometabolic and chronic conditions, delivering coordinated, personalized care intended to reduce chronic care spend.
Digital HealthHealthtechNew York, US
David G. Weingard(Executive Officer, Director)David Lombardi(Executive Officer)Mark Clermont(Executive Officer, Director)Orrin Feingold(Executive Officer, Director)Jeffrey Becker(Director)Brad Wilson(Director)
Co-investorsRittenhouse VenturesSJF Ventures
CleanFiber manufactures cellulose-based insulation from recycled newsprint for the building materials industry.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsBuffalo, US
Sami Rahman(CEO)Erik Gregory(Chief Financial Officer)Jonathan Strimling(Executive Officer)James Austin(Executive Officer)Marco Peterson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardNoah Lerner(Director)in
Co-investorsAligned Climate CapitalBoston Harbor AngelsClean Energy VentureClimate Innovation CapitalGlobal BrainKeiretsu Forum+6 more
Conservation Labs develops H2know, a smart water monitoring system that uses machine learning to detect leaks and optimize water consumption through sound analysis in plumbing pipes for residential and commercial properties.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechInsurTechIoTBrownsville, US
Mark Kovscek(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsIrishAngelsMomenta VenturesRET VenturesRiverfront Ventures, LLCSuperSeed VenturesTechstars+1 more
Edovo provides educational and rehabilitative programming delivered on tablets inside correctional facilities, covering literacy, GED and college courses, vocational training, and substance abuse and mental health curricula.
EdTechGovTechImpact & Social Good
Brian Hill(Founder)in
Co-investorsImpact EngineKapor Capital
Elemeno Health operates a platform providing digital health solutions for nursing and patient care.
Digital HealthEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Arup Roy-Burman(Founder/CEO)in
BoardTed Ridgway(Director)
Co-investorsSfventures Group LLCSJF VenturesY CombinatorLombardstreet Ventures
EnergySage operates an online marketplace where consumers and businesses can compare and shop for clean energy products such as solar panels, battery backup power, heating and cooling systems, electric vehicles, and smart home technology.
CleantechEnergyMarketplacesBoston, US
Vikram Aggarwal(Executive Officer, Director)Robert M. Gervais(Director)
BoardC. Gail Greenwald(Director)Robert M. Gervis(Director)Tibor Toth(Director)
Co-investorsLaunchpad Venture GroupSE Ventures
Co-investorsDigitalis VenturesNoro-Moseley Partners
Fixer provides on-demand handyman and home repair services performed by qualified, insured professionals, with upfront booking prices or hourly rates.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsLofty Ventures
Goalbook offers Toolkit, a software platform that helps special educators write higher-quality IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and deliver specially designed instruction using research-based practices like Universal Design for Learning.
EdTechSaaS
Co-investorsImagine K12
Honeycomb Credit runs an investment crowdfunding platform where individuals can invest in local small businesses, such as breweries, restaurants, and shops, in exchange for potential returns.
FintechImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesPittsburgh, US
Kenneth Martin(Executive Officer)George Cook(Co-founder & CEO)Ken(Co-founder)Ken Martin(Founder)Mathias Jamora(CFO)Christian Bilger(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactCitta CapitalDelaware Crossing Investor GroupMudita VentureSymphonic CapitalNew Community Transformation
Idle Smart makes automated idle reduction systems for heavy-duty trucking fleets, cutting fuel use, downtime, and CO2 emissions from extended engine idling.
CleantechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationLenox, US
Jeff Lynch(Founder & CEO)inJeffrey Lynch(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBeacon AngelsClimate Innovation CapitalEvergreen Climate InnovationsKCRise FundStout Street CapitalThe Alchemy Fund
Indow makes custom-fit acrylic window inserts that press into existing window frames to reduce noise, drafts, and temperature transfer as a lower-cost alternative to window replacement.
CleantechHardwarePropTechPortland, US
Co-investorsKeiretsu ForumPortland Seed Fund
KickUp is a management system for K-12 schools that combines professional development, coaching, classroom walkthroughs, and staff evaluation into a single platform, giving school leaders performance data to connect professional learning with teacher outcomes.
EdTechSaaSWashington, US
Jeremy Rogoff(CEO)Vicky(COO)Victoria Kinzig(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsImagine K12Lighthouse Network Ventures LlcRittenhouse VenturesRobin Hood VenturesEdovate CapitalImpact Engine
Listenwise is a learning platform that uses curated podcasts, videos, and auto-scored listening comprehension quizzes to build listening skills and support content-based instruction for K-12 students.
EdTech
Co-investorsBantam GroupLaunchpad Venture GroupWalnut Venture Associates
EnergyPortland, US
Christopher Sauer(President & CEO)Abbey Manders(Executive Officer)Stuart E. Davies(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJuan Sebastian Scripps(Director)Edgar Aronson(Member of Management Committee)Daniel Googel(Director)
Scanifly is an end-to-end solar design and field operations software platform that pairs with drones to capture site measurements and shading data and produce 3D models, PV system designs, and permit-ready plan sets.
CleantechEnergySaaS
Co-investorsAlpine MeridianEarly Light VenturesLightbankRunway Venture Partners
SHARE Mobility provides a transportation management platform for fleet operators, supporting dispatch, driver coordination, and scheduled ride programs.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSColumbus, US
Co-investorsJobsOhio VenturesJumpstart VenturesRenewal Funds
CleantechCambridge, US
Stephanie Speirs(Executive Officer, Director)Sandhya Murali(Executive Officer, Director)Kirk Arnold(Director)
BoardSchuyler Lance(Director)
Durham, US
Joshua G. Whiton(Director)Douglas Kaufman(Executive Officer, Director)William Bing(Executive Officer)
BoardChris Stallman(Director)inDavid Kirkpatrick(Director)Jason Massey(Director)
Co-investorsFontinalis PartnersIDEA NCPatient Capital CollaborativeSJF Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
TransLoc · transloc.com · Aug 17, 2026
CleanFiber · businesswest.com · Jun 19, 2026
BoardOnTrack · driveninsights.com · Feb 27, 2026
Elemeno Health · prnewswire.com · Jul 22, 2025
Honeycomb Credit · technical.ly · May 19, 2025
EnergySage · energysage.com · Mar 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has SustainVC made?
- SustainVC has 28 tracked investments.
- What stage does SustainVC invest at?
- SustainVC invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is SustainVC's typical check size?
- SustainVC typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
- What sectors does SustainVC focus on?
- SustainVC focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is SustainVC located?
- SustainVC is headquartered in Boston, US.
- Does SustainVC lead rounds?
- SustainVC typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does SustainVC co-invest with?
- SustainVC most often shares deals with Boston Harbor Angels, Climate Innovation Capital, Rittenhouse Ventures, among 52 tracked co-investors.
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