Realize Impact
Overview
Realize Impact is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Bainbridge Island, Washington, dedicated to funding and supporting impactful startups addressing social and environmental challenges. Founded in 2013, the organization operates three main programs: philanthropic investing, fiscal sponsorships, and impact fund management. Through these initiatives, Realize Impact has facilitated the movement of over $25 million in philanthropic capital into impact investments globally. The organization's philanthropic investment grants (PHIGs) enable donors to recommend investments in companies tackling critical social and environmental issues. Realize Impact also offers fiscal sponsorships, allowing mission-driven organizations without 501(c)(3) status to receive traditional grants and donations. Additionally, the organization manages impact funds, partnering with other entities to invest in sectors such as agriculture, climate change, and poverty alleviation. Realize Impact collaborates with various partners, including Social Venture Partners, Fledge, and others, to identify and support companies with the potential to create significant positive impact. Their approach emphasizes making impact investing accessible and effective for everyone, aligning with their values of audacity, responsibility, and bridge-building.
Investment Focus
- Mission-driven organizations addressing social and environmental challenges
- Early-stage companies with scalable solutions
- Projects with measurable impact outcomes
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Realize Impact invest in?
Realize Impact invests in Agriculture, Philanthropy, Climate Change, Entrepreneurship and Poverty, and is based in Bainbridge Island, United States. Realize Impact is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Realize Impact invest at?
Realize Impact backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 250K - 2M.
Which regions does Realize Impact invest in?
Realize Impact invests across United States and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Who are the partners at Realize Impact?
Team members listed for Realize Impact include Matt Eldridge (Executive Director) and Piper Bonacquist (Managing Director).
What companies has Realize Impact invested in?
Realize Impact's portfolio includes UbiQD, Beneficial Returns, Fuchsia Shoes and Starlight Cardiovascular.
How do I contact Realize Impact?
Realize Impact's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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