Rethink Impact Management

Rethink Impact Management is a venture capital firm that invests in late seed through growth-stage opportunities with a gender lens and social impact focus. It targets tech-enabled sectors such as health, education, and environmental sustainability and backs companies pursuing systemic change aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The firm prioritizes entrepreneurs led by women or with women in senior leadership, and seeks to back mission-driven teams delivering scalable impact. Typical investments range from 2 million to 15 million, with annual recurring revenue in the 0.5 to 15 million range. Founded in 2016, the firm is based in the United States with offices in Washington, DC; New York; and San Francisco.

Jenny Abramson

Managing Partner

Amanda Beaudoin

Associate

Ebony Brown

Principal

Joanne Cheng

Senior Associate

Michelle Dervan

Partner

Joe Garcia

Principal

Matthew Greenfield

Managing Partner

Chelsea Morris

Senior Associate

Jill Ni

Principal

Jill Ni

Principal

Heidi Patel

Managing Partner

Minolee Vora

Associate

Past deals in Child Care

Parallel Learning

Series A in 2024
Parallel Learning is a pioneering provider of learning assessments and treatment solutions for students with learning differences. The company focuses on virtual neurodevelopmental assessments and evidence-based instruction and therapy for conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and executive dysfunction. By diagnosing these learning disabilities, Parallel Learning empowers students to understand the root of their challenges and equips them with the necessary resources and strategies to succeed academically. The approach emphasizes building confidence and strength, enabling students to navigate their weaknesses effectively and thrive in the classroom.

Vivvi

Series B in 2022
Vivvi, Inc. is a company that offers employer-sponsored child care services, focusing on early learning programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, New York, Vivvi aims to support working parents by providing child care solutions that cater to their scheduling, financial, and educational needs. The company's services not only foster a lifelong love of learning in children but also assist employers in enhancing recruitment, retention, and productivity by making child care more accessible and affordable. Through its innovative approach, Vivvi seeks to create peace of mind for parents while addressing the challenges faced by employers in supporting their workforce.

Binti

Series B in 2021
Binti operates a digital platform that streamlines child welfare processes. It serves over 30% of children in US child welfare through its tools used by 300+ agencies across 33 states. The platform covers end-to-end services, including foster parent recruitment, family reunification support, and adoption paperwork assistance. Binti's AI-driven system enhances efficiency, reducing approval times by up to 16% and saving social worker time by 20-40%. Incorporated in 2013, it is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Prendea

Seed Round in 2021
Prendea offers live afterschool classes to Spanish-speaking kids ages 4 to 15. For a fixed monthly price, kids can choose as many classes as they like from our large selection that ranges from TikTok choreography to astronomy.

Winnie

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2016, Winnie operates an online marketplace connecting parents with local daycares and preschools in the United States. Its platform provides comprehensive information about programs, tuition fees, licensing status, and availability, helping parents make informed decisions. Childcare providers use Winnie to manage open spaces, build waitlists, and access resources.

Binti

Venture Round in 2019
Binti operates a digital platform that streamlines child welfare processes. It serves over 30% of children in US child welfare through its tools used by 300+ agencies across 33 states. The platform covers end-to-end services, including foster parent recruitment, family reunification support, and adoption paperwork assistance. Binti's AI-driven system enhances efficiency, reducing approval times by up to 16% and saving social worker time by 20-40%. Incorporated in 2013, it is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Wonderschool

Series A in 2018
Founded in California in 2016, Wonderschool supports experienced educators to start licensed infant and toddler programs or preschools from their homes. The company provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing, and offers a software platform for managing students, parents, and operations. It also features a marketplace for parents to search programs, schedule visits, enroll children, and make payments.

Winnie

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Winnie operates an online marketplace connecting parents with local daycares and preschools in the United States. Its platform provides comprehensive information about programs, tuition fees, licensing status, and availability, helping parents make informed decisions. Childcare providers use Winnie to manage open spaces, build waitlists, and access resources.

Wonderschool

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in California in 2016, Wonderschool supports experienced educators to start licensed infant and toddler programs or preschools from their homes. The company provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing, and offers a software platform for managing students, parents, and operations. It also features a marketplace for parents to search programs, schedule visits, enroll children, and make payments.

Cognitive ToyBox

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Cognitive ToyBox, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing early childhood education through the development of evidence-based games and applications designed to assess kindergarten readiness in children. Founded by Tammy Kwan and Dr. Brenden Lake in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company creates technology that combines game-based education with observational assessments. This hybrid platform allows teachers and schools to track children's cognitive skills and number foundations in real time, providing valuable insights to improve learning outcomes. Supported by organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the Robin Hood Foundation, Cognitive ToyBox aims to ensure that all children are prepared to succeed when they enter kindergarten. The company's solutions are accessible on both Android and iOS mobile platforms.
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