The Builders Fund
Overview
The Builders Fund is a private equity firm that partners with growth-stage companies whose business models directly address environmental and social challenges, aiming to harness purpose for competitive advantage. They focus on building authentic partnerships with companies that create positive impact through their core business model. The firm prioritizes long-term value creation through growth and earnings improvement, emphasizing 'systems-responsible' companies that aim to build a more sustainable and equitable future. The Builders Fund invests in two thematic areas: Sustainable Systems, focusing on decarbonizing the economy, addressing resource efficiency, and fixing the broken food system; and Human Elevation, focusing on addressing equity and social justice, as well as wellness and health. Their portfolio includes companies like PosiGen, a residential solar provider focused on lower-income communities, and Traditional Medicinals, a leading herbal and wellness company committed to sustainable production practices. With a rigorous approach to scaling impact, The Builders Fund aims to advance a more sustainable and systemically responsible form of stakeholder capitalism. They target the 'Missing Middle,' a gap in the impact capital markets between venture and buyout stages, focusing on small-cap buyout and growth equity investing. This approach addresses the underserved segment of companies with revenues between $20 million and $100 million, aiming to generate exceptional returns while advancing a positive impact on people and the planet.
Investment Focus
- Companies with revenues between $20 million and $100 million
- Positive cash flow
- Values-driven management teams
- Established, high-growth North American-based companies
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does The Builders Fund invest in?
The Builders Fund invests in Health, Wellness, Equity, Climate Solutions, Social Justice and Sustainable Systems, and is based in San Francisco, United States. The Builders Fund is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does The Builders Fund invest at?
The Builders Fund backs companies at Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 20M - 100M.
Which regions does The Builders Fund invest in?
The Builders Fund invests across United States.
Who are the partners at The Builders Fund?
Team members listed for The Builders Fund include Mike Dutton (co-founder and managing partner) and Steve Kahn (Founder).
What companies has The Builders Fund invested in?
The Builders Fund's portfolio includes Urban Remedy, PosiGen, BioLite, Traditional Medicinals, Acelero Learning and MIXT.
How do I contact The Builders Fund?
The Builders Fund'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.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
