The Builders Fund
Overview
The Builders Fund partners with growth-stage companies whose business models address environmental and social challenges and where purpose can be harnessed for competitive advantage. With a rigorous approach to scaling impact, they aim to advance a more sustainable and systemically responsible form of stakeholder capitalism. They invest in established, high-growth North American-based companies with revenues between $20M-200M, positive cash flow, and values-driven management teams building activist brands and authentic cultures. Thematically, the fund focuses on Sustainable Systems and Human Elevation to decarbonize the economy, help fix our broken food system, address access and affordability, use our finite resources more efficiently, and to create a more equitable, sustainable future.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIXT | Dec 2019 | Growth Equity | Lead |
| Acelero Learning | Oct 2022 | Strategic | Lead |
| Urban Remedy | Jul 2021 | Series D | Co-investor |
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Key People
Tripp Baird
Managing Partner
Katharine Hersh
Operating Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Builders Fund based?
The Builders Fund is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was The Builders Fund founded?
The Builders Fund was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does The Builders Fund have?
The Builders Fund has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Builders Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include MIXT, Acelero Learning, Urban Remedy.
What was The Builders Fund's most recent investment shown here?
The Builders Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Acelero Learning in 2022.
What sectors does The Builders Fund focus on?
The Builders Fund focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does The Builders Fund focus on?
The Builders Fund typically invests at the Late stage.
What is The Builders Fund's AUM?
The Builders Fund's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.