The Rise Fund

2016

Founded

50

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

The Rise Fund is a global impact investment fund committed to achieving measurable, positive social and environmental outcomes alongside competitive financial returns. Established in 2016, it is managed by TPG Growth, the global growth equity and middle market buyout platform of alternative asset firm TPG. The fund was co-founded by TPG Growth Founder and Managing Partner Bill McGlashan, U2 lead singer Bono, and entrepreneur Jeff Skoll.

The Rise Fund focuses on sectors such as education, energy, food and agriculture, financial services, growth infrastructure, healthcare, and technology, media, and telecommunications. Its mission aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to drive social and environmental progress through strategic investments. The fund has committed over $1.8 billion in capital to more than 30 impact businesses across 20 countries, managing more than $5 billion in assets.

Notable investments include DreamBox Learning, a K-8 math education technology company, and Teachers of Tomorrow, the nation's largest teacher alternative certification program.

The Rise Fund's portfolio companies have generated an estimated $1.5 billion of impact since investment, maintaining a median revenue growth rate of 25% in 2019. Their unique approach combines rigorous impact assessment models with traditional investment strategies, pioneering evidence-based impact investing.

Portfolio Companies

DreamBox Learning, Teachers of Tomorrow, Climavision, Fourth Partner Energy, Wilderness Holdings, Zipline, Renaissance Learning, Digital House, Everfi, InStride

Gepgraphic Focus

Global

Key Differentiators

Commitment to measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns, "Alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals", Rigorous impact assessment models, Pioneering evidence-based impact investing

Thypical Investment Size

Over $1.8 billion committed to more than 30 impact businesses

Total Funds Raised

Over $5 billion in assets under management

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Big Data & Analytics

ClimateTech & CleanTech

Software

BioTech

EdTech

San Francisco

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

United States