SustainVC

SustainVC, LLC is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage impact investing, established in 2007 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Durham, New York, and Boston, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in making market-rate equity investments in various sectors, including climate change and sustainability, healthcare, education, wellness, workforce development, accessibility technology, financial mobility, energy, environment, transportation efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and food systems. SustainVC aims to invest in companies based in North America, particularly those in the early stages of development, typically between series seed and series A, as well as expansion stages. The firm prefers to make investments ranging from $0.25 million to $1 million in companies with revenues between $0.1 million and $5 million, as well as equity investments from $0.5 million to $5 million.

Kendall Bedford

Associate

Eric Chapman

Managing Principal

Andrew Cousins

Principal

Justin Desrosiers

Managing Principal

Schuyler Lance

Founder and Managing Principal

Sky Lance

Managing Principal

Past deals in Pennsylvania

Honeycomb Credit

Seed Round in 2024
Honeycomb Credit, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects small business owners with individual investors seeking to fund those businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company allows businesses to secure loans from their own customers and community members, facilitating debt crowdfunding. This innovative approach enables small businesses to obtain necessary capital without relinquishing equity, thus supporting their growth while providing a unique investment opportunity for lenders. By bridging the gap between traditional funding sources and community support, Honeycomb Credit enhances access to financial resources for small enterprises.

Yellowdig

Venture Round in 2020
Yellowdig is a software platform that enhances peer learning outcomes by creating a social layer on top of existing enterprise learning systems utilized by colleges, universities, and organizations. Established in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Yellowdig focuses on providing a private and secure experience tailored for higher education institutions. The platform fosters collaborative learning environments, encouraging student engagement and retention while enhancing their understanding of current affairs. By integrating with established learning systems, Yellowdig transforms traditional classrooms into vibrant learning communities.

KickUp

Series A in 2019
KickUp, Inc. operates a collaboration platform tailored for K-12 school districts, focusing on the design, coordination, and assessment of professional learning activities. The platform provides educational leaders with actionable insights into the effectiveness of their programs, allowing for informed decision-making. It enables professional development teams to leverage analytics for customizing support for teachers, aligning with strategic goals, and integrating real-time data from surveys. KickUp's services aim to enhance the professional learning experience, ensuring that innovative ideas translate into measurable outcomes in the classroom. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company was previously known as Pedagology, LLC before rebranding in 2015.
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