Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation
Overview
The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation is the social impact hub at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. It aims to solve complex social and environmental problems by supporting students, alumni, and researchers through programs, courses, and funding. The center jump-starts nonprofit and for-profit ventures with social missions, advances research, and provides experiential learning opportunities in areas like social entrepreneurship and impact investing.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
chicagobooth.eduInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demi | Jun 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Exactics | May 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| LadderUp Housing | Sep 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation based?
Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation founded?
Founding year information for Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation have?
Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Demi, Exactics, LadderUp Housing.
What was Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation's most recent investment shown here?
Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Exactics in 2025.
What sectors does Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation focus on?
Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech.
What company stages does Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation focus on?
Stage focus information for Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation is not publicly available.