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Working Capital Fund

Impact investor

Washington · Seed–Series B · 11 people tracked

Also known as WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

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Investment thesis

Working Capital Fund backs technology companies working to improve global supply chains, with a focus on labor rights and ethical practices. Its core technology areas include artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer vision, health-tech wearables, blockchain, and fintech and traceability tools. The firm seeks investments that drive systems change by addressing the root social and environmental causes of supply chain challenges while promoting sustainable and equitable practices. It emphasizes impact at scale combined with sustained revenue and growth.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
HQ
Washington, California, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Private fund assets
$39M
VC funds
2
Tracked investments
29

Team · 11 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Ed Marcum· Managing Partnerin

What they invest in

from 16 of 29 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6SaaS ×6Data & Infrastructure ×4Climate Tech ×3Impact & Social Good ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3AgTech ×2

HQs:United States×6Spain×1United Kingdom×1Malaysia×1

Investments · 29 tracked

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Diginexdiginex.comin𝕏NASDAQ: DGNXJan 2021

Diginex is a sustainable RegTech company offering a suite of software and advisory services for ESG, climate, and supply chain data collection, reporting, and risk management.

Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSCentral, GB

Andrew Watkins(Director of the Issuer)Paul Smith(Director of the Issuer)Richard Petty(Director of the Issuer)Yoon Chi-Won(Chairman and Director of the Issuer)Theng Siew Lian Lisa(Director of the Issuer)Paul Ewing(Chief Financial Officer)

Altana AIaltana.ai

Altana operates an AI-powered network platform that connects businesses, logistics providers, and government agencies to automate global trade compliance and supply chain visibility through a shared system of record for product information and value chains.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain

Evan Smith(CEO)

CompSciencecompscience.comin
Contingentcontingent.ai

Contingent operates a supplier insight and third-party risk management platform that aggregates data from thousands of sources into one system for real-time supplier monitoring, due diligence, and regulatory compliance.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

ContingentAI
Elm AIelm-ai.com
Getlilogetlilo.ai
Glacierendwaste.ioin𝕏

Glacier develops AI-powered robotic systems for material recovery facilities (MRFs) to improve recycling sorting and material quality.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyRobotics

Rebecca Hu-Thrams(Founder)Areeb Malik(Founder)

Hirepinkcollarhirepinkcollar.comin

Pinkcollar is a recruitment agency that helps Malaysian families hire live-in Indonesian and Filipino domestic helpers through an end-to-end process including medical, background, and employment screening.

Future of WorkHR TechMarketplaces

Honest Jobs

Disrupts exploitative labor migration markets by funding and supporting entrepreneurs building ethical recruitment firms for migrant workers.

How Goodhowgood.comin𝕏Jan 2021

Brooklyn, US

Alexander Gillett(Executive Officer, Director)Arthur Gillett(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Heitzmann(Director)

BoardMatt Gorin(Director)

Kenzenkenzen.com

Kenzen develops AI-powered occupational health and safety systems that integrate predictive analytics and real-time monitoring to reduce workplace injuries and improve workforce performance.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechSan Francisco, US

Jake Ireland(Director)Lorenzo Thione(Director)Sonia Sousa(Executive Officer, Director)Steven Pecko(Director)

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Palos Verdes Estates, US

Adam Guggenheim(Executive Officer, Director)Christine Koppinger(Executive Officer, Director)

OpenSCopensc.orgin𝕏

OpenSC provides technology for large companies to verify low-carbon and sustainable food production at the source, tracking commodities such as palm oil and seafood through supply chains.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTech

Phylagen
PinkCollar
Prewaveprewave.comin
Proofproof.ioin
Provenanceprovenance.orgin𝕏

Provenance provides independently validated product claim data to brands and retailers, enabling AI systems to cite trusted information about product attributes across beauty, personal care, and food categories.

AI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure

Quizrrquizrr.sein

Quizrr operates a platform for workforce training and human rights due diligence (HRDD) compliance reporting across supply chains, offering learning programs, supply chain insights, and benchmarking.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Radical Airadical-ai.comin𝕏

Radical AI develops AI software that generates experimental designs for self-driving labs to accelerate materials discovery.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew Materials

SiTration

Uses novel membranes to recycle lithium-ion batteries and enable industrial separations

Cambridge, US

Jeffrey Grossman(Director)Brendan Smith(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJacob Bro(Director)Matthew Nordan(Director)

Supply Shiftsupplyshift.net

Sphera provides a supplier engagement platform that automates and streamlines supply chain risk management and compliance workflows.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSanta Cruz, US

Dan Levine(Director)Alexander Gershenson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Tara Norton(Director)James Barsimantov(Director, Promoter)

BoardLoren Straub(Director)

TO THE MARKETtothemarket.comin

TO THE MARKET guides consumers to make purchasing decisions aligned with ethical and sustainable sourcing values, based on principles from its founder's best-selling book on conscious consumption.

B2B MarketplacesCleantechConsumerImpact & Social GoodNew York City, US

Jane Mosbacher Morris(Founder & CEO)

TRACTtract.ecoin

TRACT operates a sector-owned sustainability measurement platform for the agriculture and food industry, centralizing data collection, supply chain traceability, and performance measurement across environmental, social, and economic metrics.

AgTechClimate TechData & InfrastructureFoodTechImpact & Social Good

Twinco Capitaltwincocapital.com

Twinco Capital provides supply chain financing that funds suppliers from purchase order through invoice payment, helping corporates build competitive and socially responsible supply chains.

FintechSaaSMadrid, ES

Sandra Nolasco(Founder)Carmen Marin(Leadership)Arancha Díaz-Llado(Leadership)Mariano(Leadership)Jorge(Leadership)Miguel(Leadership)

Ululaulula.comin

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

Versedversed.aiin𝕏

Versed AI builds Company Console, a platform that uses natural language processing and machine learning to map supply chains and identify alternative suppliers of essential products.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Exits · 1

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

DiginexNASDAQ: DGNX

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Working Capital Fund invest at?
Working Capital Fund invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What sectors does Working Capital Fund focus on?
Working Capital Fund focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, InsurTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
Where is Working Capital Fund located?
Working Capital Fund is headquartered in Washington, US.

Co-investors · 5

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Both backed · 1
CompScience
$750K – $2M
Alumni Ventures

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$100K – $10M
Hustle Fund

Hustle Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests quickly in startups, offering capital along with educational programs and mentorship. It also runs an angel investing community that lets members invest alongside the fund.

$150K
Norrsken VC

Norrsken VC is a European early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology addressing major global challenges across energy, industry and healthcare, born out of the Norrsken ecosystem for impact-focused founders.

$1.1M – $3.2M
Contrarian Ventures

Contrarian Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on backing climate tech founders, providing full-stack support through initiatives like the Energy Tech Summit, The Climate Brick, and Climate50.

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