Unreasonable Capital

2013

Founded

11

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Unreasonable Capital is a for-profit, early-stage investment fund dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in emerging markets who are addressing significant social and environmental challenges. Operating within the Unreasonable Group, the fund leverages a vast network of over 200 partners—including UNICEF, The World Bank, Google, and Nike—and 250 mentors, such as the founder of WordPress and the CMO of Unilever. This extensive network, referred to as an "Unreasonable Advantage," provides entrepreneurs with unparalleled access, resources, and expertise to scale their businesses effectively.

The fund focuses on sectors like clean energy, financial technologies, and innovations in agriculture and artisan-driven fashion, aiming to tackle the root causes of endemic poverty. Unreasonable Capital invests between $50,000 and $500,000, contributing up to 25% of a financing round, and requires that an approved local investor also participates in the financing. A distinctive feature of the fund is its commitment to integrating impact with profit; 50% of the investment team's financial incentives are tied to the impact performance of their investments, ensuring a dual focus on financial returns and measurable social impact.

This approach underscores their belief that companies designed to solve meaningful social or environmental problems are better positioned for outsized financial returns over time. Additionally, Unreasonable Capital emphasizes long-term support and knowledge sharing, spending less time on deal flow generation and more on investment support. As a global fund, it shares best practices across geographies and industries, offering entrepreneurs insights and guidance to navigate diverse markets.

The fund's portfolio includes companies like BuffaloGrid, which provides mobile power and internet services to off-grid communities; Stones2Milestones, focusing on teaching, reading, and thinking skills for children; and Someone Somewhere, a lifestyle brand collaborating with artisans to empower them out of poverty. Unreasonable Capital's unique combination of resources, commitment to impact, and global perspective positions it as a significant player in fostering scalable solutions to global challenges.

Investment Stage

HQ Locations

Portfolio Companies

BuffaloGrid, Stones2Milestones, Someone Somewhere, Nisolo, iNuka Pap, Soko, Paga, Eneza, Olist, DUMA Works

Gepgraphic Focus

Africa, Southeast Asia, Central and Latin America

Key Differentiators

Integration of impact and profit, Extensive global network, Long-term support and knowledge sharing

Thypical Investment Size

$50,000–$500,000

Total Funds Raised

Not publicly disclosed

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E-Commerce

PaaS (Platforms)

Pre-Seed

Seed

United States