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Village Capital

Impact investor

Washington · Pre-Seed–Seed · 43 people tracked

Also known as VILCAP INC

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Village Capital focuses on unlocking social and financial capital for startups tackling major global problems. It runs accelerator programs and provides resources across three thematic areas: Climate Innovation & Adaptation, Economic Mobility, and Equitable Access to Essential Services. The firm strengthens entrepreneurial ecosystems by partnering with locally-led entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) to co-deliver programs and equip them with tools, methodologies, and curriculum. It also unlocks capital by structuring, managing, and deploying funds through varied financing structures including equity, debt, and revenue-share, connecting startups with the capital type best suited to them.

Invests inAgTechCircular EconomyClimate TechDigital HealthEdTechFintechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodAfricaBrazilColombiaGlobalLatin AmericaMexicoWashington

Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$50K – $400K
HQ
Washington, CA, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Private fund assets
$2.9M
VC funds
1
Tracked investments
1

Team · 43 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Ellen Brooks· Chief Executive Officer
James Vanreusel· Founder at Vanreusel Ventures
Leslie Jump· Founder & CEO at DifferentFunds
Liezl Van Riper· Founding Partner at Raise Up
Husein M. Merchant· Investment Officer
Ana María Aristizábal· Director, Head of Education and Workforce Development Investments at Potencia Ventures
Audrey Mate· Senior Program Manager, Africa
Christine Aquino· Head of Team & Organizational Development
Costanza Beltrame· Director of Business Development
Daniela Guerrero· Senior Manager, Latin America
Deepak Menon· Global Program Consultant
Edna Samron· Senior Program Associate
Emma Scarf· Program Manager
Eva Waweru· Communications Manager
Guy Baron· Head of Investment at Tony Blair Institute
Jenny Everett· Social Impact Advisor at Everett Interests
Jesse Karuga· Investment Analyst
Jill Ford· Independent Investor
Kasey Homol· Senior Associate, Finance
Luisa Salazar· Technical Project Coordinator
Mariana Gonzalez· Senior Associate, Programs
Meredith Storton· Senior Manager, Impact Investments
Michelle Jenn· Finance and Grants Manager
Nathaly Botero· Senior Manager, Learning & Innovations
Oscar Robles· CEO and Chairman at ePesos
Peter Lundquist· Chief Operating Officer
Rilwan Meeran· Head of Impact Investments at American Student Assistance
Robert Pryor· Finance Director
Sofía Cándano· Communications and Branding Director
Sophia Fellner· Senior Manager, People Operations
Şükran Delan Calleja· Employee Experience and Business Operations Manager
Yazmin Jumaali· Senior Program Manager
Ebony Pope· Investor

Investments · 1 tracked

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Village Capital invest at?
Village Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Village Capital's typical check size?
Village Capital typically writes checks of $50K – $400K.
What sectors does Village Capital focus on?
Village Capital focuses on AgTech, Circular Economy, Climate Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
Where is Village Capital located?
Village Capital is headquartered in Washington, US.
Does Village Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Village Capital leads investment rounds.

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