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Fund profile

Impact Engine

Impact Engine

Chicago, United States

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About

Impact Engine is a Chicago-based venture capital and private equity firm dedicated to driving positive social and environmental impact. Founded in 2012, the firm invests in companies and funds that focus on economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health equity. Impact Engine has a diverse portfolio, including investments in Elvie, a health tech company for women; Footprint, which develops sustainable packaging solutions; and Full Harvest, a marketplace for surplus and imperfect produce to reduce food waste​. Impact Engine's investment strategy involves rigorous due diligence and a commitment to supporting mission-aligned entrepreneurs from early-stage ventures to growth and buyout phases. The firm has raised multiple funds, including an $85 million private equity fund focused on impact investments. Notable portfolio companies also include Jetty, a fintech company making home renting more affordable, and Circuit, providing short-distance EV transportation solutions. Led by CEO Jessica Droste Yagan, Impact Engine emphasizes a collaborative approach, leveraging its deep industry knowledge and extensive network to scale impactful innovations. The firm has been recognized as a top impact investing company, highlighting its success in generating both financial returns and measurable positive outcomes.

Details

Round

Convertible Note
Seed
Series A
Series C+
Venture Round

Previous Investments

Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
CleanTech & Sustainability
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Education
Energy & Utilities
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Other
Real Estate & Proptech
Sharing economy
Social media
Software & Apps
Transportation & Mobility

Geo focus

USA
Canada

Highlights

$1M

Historical average check

$35M

Historical max check

January 2025

Last investment date

86

Investments

Healthtech & Wellness

Software & Apps

Transportation & Mobility

HR & Recruitment

CleanTech & Sustainability

Fintech & Financial services

Data & Analytics

Other

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Website

theimpactengine.com

Email

info@theimpactengine.com

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