Radicle Impact Partners is a mission-driven venture capital firm based in San Francisco, CA, USA that invests in early-stage companies focused on climate solutions, equitable finance, and sustainable food/land systems — aiming to generate both measurable social/environmental impact and financial returns.

Pre-Seed / Seed: Primary focus on early-stage companies, especially those advancing climate tech and economic inclusion.
Series A: May participate in early institutional rounds alongside other venture investors. 

 Typical Check Size: Varies by round and company but generally seed to early institutional venture commits (often mid-six to low-seven-figure ranges).
Typical Ownership Taken: ~5%–15% — Radicle Impact typically takes a meaningful minority position that reflects its early institutional involvement and impact mission (impact venture firms often aim for stronger positions relative to light-check angels). 
Equity Structure: Priced equity or convertible instruments consistent with early institutional terms. 
Board/Governance: As a meaningful institutional investor, Radicle Impact may negotiate board seats or board observers proportional to ownership and strategic alignment.

Submission Method: Warm introductions preferred; inbound founder outreach via the Radicle Impact website or network partners.
Lead Role: Comfortable co-leading rounds, particularly where mission alignment and impact criteria are strong.

Sector Focus:
 • Climate Solutions (energy transition, circular economy, environmental intelligence).
• Fair Finance (inclusive financial services and equitable fintech).
• Good Food / Sustainable Systems (agriculture, regenerative food solutions).
Geography: Primarily U.S.-based companies aligned with impact mission. 
Stage: Early stage (seed/early institutional). 
Company Profile: Purpose-aligned, systems-change startups with venture-scale growth potential. 
Team: Founders with domain expertise and commitment to combined impact + financial success.

Initial Intake: Review of founder, impact thesis, sector fit, and early traction. 
 Partner Review: Evaluation by the managing partners on both impact and financial viability. 
 Due Diligence: Standard diligence with an emphasis on systems change impact metrics (e.g., climate reduction potential, financial inclusion outcomes). 
 Deal Structuring: Terms negotiated to balance founder growth needs with durable impact investing positions.

Strategic Capital: Institutional capital sized for meaningful runway and growth. 
 Impact-Driven Mentorship: Support around mission integration, impact measurement, and stakeholder engagement. 
 Network Access: Connections to impact investors, mission allies, and sector specialists. 
 Follow-On Support: Support into later rounds alongside aligned venture partners.