Dao Ventures Group

Private Investment Firm Virginia, United States ·Founded 2012

Overview

Dao Ventures Group is a Sino-U.S. consortium of impact-oriented companies and affiliates, including ACBridge Global Advisors, China Impact Fund (CIF), New Ventures Global, and Dao Foods International. The firm specializes in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the environmental and technology sectors, aiming to create positive social and environmental impacts in China and globally. Through its various entities, Dao Ventures has facilitated investments exceeding $200 million and supported over 1,000 SMEs. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as sustainable food, environmental services, education, and clean energy. Dao Ventures focuses on financing and supporting SMEs whose business models and technologies proactively address environmental and social challenges, particularly those affecting disadvantaged groups in China. The firm operates across multiple stages, from seed to late-stage investments, and maintains a cross-border approach, connecting impact ventures within and beyond China. Dao Ventures' portfolio includes notable companies like Dao Foods International, a cross-border impact venture established to introduce plant-based and clean meat products in China. Dao Foods was recognized as one of 15 startups disrupting the global meat industry by The Grocer in 2018. Other portfolio companies include Ecofroggy International, an environmental education social enterprise, and Sinen Entech, a leading developer of industrial water recycling technology in China. These ventures exemplify Dao Ventures' commitment to fostering innovative solutions that address environmental and social issues through sustainable business practices.

Investment Focus

  • Positive environmental and social impact
  • Innovative business models
  • Scalable operations
  • Alignment with Dao Ventures' mission and values

Portfolio Companies

Mission BarnsEcofroggy InternationalDao Foods InternationalSinen EntechLandwasher CorporationSkyCool Systems

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Frequently asked questions about Dao Ventures Group

What sectors does Dao Ventures Group invest in?

Dao Ventures Group invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Real Estate and Telecommunications, and is based in Virginia, United States. Dao Ventures Group is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Dao Ventures Group invest at?

Dao Ventures Group backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 500K - 20M.

Which regions does Dao Ventures Group invest in?

Dao Ventures Group invests across United States and China.

What companies has Dao Ventures Group invested in?

Dao Ventures Group's portfolio includes Mission Barns, Ecofroggy International, Dao Foods International, Sinen Entech, Landwasher Corporation and SkyCool Systems.

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