Be-Cause Ventures

Venture Capital Illinois, United States ·Founded 2015

Overview

Be-Cause Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage companies that tackle social and environmental challenges. The firm focuses on businesses that aim to make a positive impact on society and the environment, aligning with their mission to support purpose-driven enterprises. Be-Cause Ventures seeks to partner with entrepreneurs who are committed to creating sustainable solutions and driving meaningful change. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, education, energy, agriculture, financial services, transportation, manufacturing, retail, media, telecommunications, real estate, hospitality, and construction. Be-Cause Ventures provides funding to companies at various stages, including seed, early stage, Series A, Series B, and growth phases. Their investments typically range from $1 million to $10 million, supporting businesses with the potential for significant social and environmental impact. With a strong commitment to ESG and impact investing, Be-Cause Ventures aims to foster innovation and growth in sectors that contribute positively to society and the planet. The firm leverages its expertise and resources to help portfolio companies scale their operations and achieve their mission-driven objectives, ensuring that their investments lead to both financial returns and measurable social and environmental benefits.

Investment Focus

  • Companies addressing social and environmental challenges
  • Early-stage businesses with scalable solutions
  • Entrepreneurs committed to sustainable and impactful growth

Portfolio Companies

Good EggsHelloFreshBlue ApronHome ChefPlatedSun BasketBrewbikeGreen City GrowersFarmigoFreshDirect

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Frequently asked questions about Be-Cause Ventures

What sectors does Be-Cause Ventures invest in?

Be-Cause Ventures invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Illinois, United States. Be-Cause Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Be-Cause Ventures invest at?

Be-Cause Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 10M.

Which regions does Be-Cause Ventures invest in?

Be-Cause Ventures invests across United States.

What companies has Be-Cause Ventures invested in?

Be-Cause Ventures's portfolio includes Good Eggs, HelloFresh, Blue Apron, Home Chef, Plated, Sun Basket, Brewbike and Green City Growers.

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