Social Venture Circle

Social Venture Circle (SVC), formerly known as Investors' Circle, is a leading impact investing network founded in 1987. It connects entrepreneurs, investors, and capacity-builders with the goal of fostering a regenerative, equitable, and sustainable economy. SVC focuses on early and seed-stage companies across various sectors, including clean energy, life sciences, software, media, and healthcare. SVC has facilitated over $236 million in investments into more than 330 social ventures, including well-known companies like Zipcar, Stonyfield, and Honest Tea. Their target investment range is typically between $200,000 to $3 million, with a strong presence in key regions like New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and California, though they accept applications from other areas as well. SVC's strategy emphasizes collaboration and long-term impact, supporting ventures that align with their vision of a just and sustainable economy. The network also provides extensive mentoring, peer networking, and access to strategic partnerships to help these companies thrive. Now merged with the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), SVC continues to be a powerful force in the impact investing space, leveraging policy advocacy to drive systemic change​.