Impact Ventures

Impact Venture is a London-based family office with a strong focus on early-stage investments that drive positive social and environmental impact. Their portfolio includes groundbreaking companies like Mango Materials, which produces biodegradable plastics, and Cadence Health, a U.S.-based firm revolutionizing access to over-the-counter birth control. Impact Venture backs startups in sectors like health, sustainability, and tech-driven solutions, including vertical farming and synthetic biology. Geographically, they prioritize investments in regions where these technologies can address large-scale global challenges. Their approach combines patient capital with a hands-on partnership, emphasizing long-term relationships and follow-on funding to help ventures scale successfully. Impact Venture typically provides early-stage funding between £100,000 and £500,000 and invests in bold leaders using advanced technologies to solve urgent societal issues. The firm’s strategy is underpinned by a strong belief in measurable outcomes—both financial and impact-driven—and they prefer startups with strong scientific or technological foundations. The CEO, Kateryna Filippi, leads the team from London, bringing deep expertise in supporting ventures that are reshaping industries​.