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SJF Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1999, with offices in Durham, North Carolina; New York; San Francisco; and Seattle. The firm specializes in impact investing, focusing on high-growth companies that contribute to a healthier, smarter, and cleaner future. SJF Ventures invests between $3 million and $15 million in expansion-stage companies across various sectors, including clean energy and climate, circular economy and logistics, mobility and govtech, health, education, future of work, and sustainable food.
The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Nextracker, a renewable energy company delivering solar tracking systems globally; HYLA, a circular economy company that has reused or recycled over 62 million cell phones; Vital Farms, an ethical food company supporting over 200 family farms; mPulse Mobile, a healthcare engagement platform powering over 500 million health conversations annually; Jopwell, a career platform for Black, LatinX, and Native American professionals; ShipMonk, an e-commerce logistics company; Waycare, a mobility data platform reducing traffic congestion; and TemperPack, a sustainable packaging company replacing polystyrene in shipments. SJF Ventures is also a co-founder of Impact Capital Managers, a network of 57 impact-focused venture capital and private equity funds representing $12 billion in assets under management.
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