Crystal English Sacca

Overview

Crystal English Sacca is an American venture investor and philanthropist recognized for her early investments in companies like Uber and Blue Bottle Coffee through Lowercase Capital. She co-founded Lowercarbon Capital, focusing on environmental investments aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions and combating climate change. Her career in advertising includes work with clients such as Audi, Intel, and HBO, earning her multiple awards including a Cannes Lion and Two Gold Cannes Cyberlions. Beyond investing, she is dedicated to philanthropy, serving on the Board of Trustees for the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, and as a founding member of The Design Vanguard. She is also a co-author of New York Times bestselling books on wine and whiskey. Crystal's investment strategy emphasizes early-stage technology and consumer goods companies, particularly those with a focus on sustainability and impact investing. She has demonstrated a commitment to supporting startups that align with her values, including investments in SIMULATE and Kinema, which focus on sustainable food production and nutrition. Her approach combines her creative background with a passion for environmental and social causes, aiming to foster innovation that addresses global challenges. Her philanthropic efforts extend to promoting diversity in the venture capital community, advocating for women's rights, and supporting initiatives that address climate change. Crystal's work reflects a holistic approach to investing, where financial returns are balanced with positive societal impact, embodying her belief in using business as a force for good. Her dedication to these causes underscores her role as a changemaker in both the investment and philanthropic sectors.

Investment Focus

• Focus on sustainability and impact investing
• Early-stage technology and consumer goods companies
• Alignment with environmental and social causes

Portfolio Companies