Catalytic capital to scale ambitious social ventures
Rippleworks invests in high-growth social ventures to help scale their impact
and improve more lives.
Funding across multiple impact areas
We prioritize impact over any sector, region, or deal type
Tailored to meet the unique needs of ventures
We provide various types of debt investments and grants so ventures have the right capital required for scale
Mezzanine funding required for scale
We fill a critical funding gap, providing high-risk mezzanine funding with $1M–$3M investments
Characteristics of ventures we fund:
• Business model has significant, proven impact for low-income or underserved people
• Led by strong CEOs and leadership teams
• Clear product-market fit with a path to scale
Key Criteria for Funding:
• Well-defined operating and growth plans
• Credible co-investors/funders
• Catalytic capital that accelerates scale or brings in additional funding
