Funding the Future
Worth Having
Sway for Future is a San Francisco-based seed fund deploying $5M investments into transformative technology startups at the intersection of impact and innovation. We partner with visionary founders who are solving humanity's most pressing challenges through technology.
Impact by the Numbers
Where We Focus
We seek founders building category-defining companies where financial returns and positive impact are inseparable.
Climate & Environment
Carbon capture, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate adaptation technologies that create measurable environmental progress at scale.
Health & Wellbeing
Telemedicine, diagnostics, mental health platforms, and healthcare infrastructure that expands access and improves outcomes for underserved communities.
Education & Opportunity
AI-powered learning, workforce development, and financial inclusion tools that close the equity gap and unlock human potential worldwide.
Companies We've Backed
A selection of our portfolio companies building the future worth having.
TerraBlue
Direct air carbon capture using novel electrochemical processes. Targeting 1M tons CO2 removal annually by 2028.
Climate Tech
EduPath
AI-powered personalized K-12 education platform serving underresourced schools, reaching 85,000+ students across 12 states.
Education
HealthBridge
Telemedicine platform for rural and underserved communities, enabling specialist consultations for 3M+ patients annually.
HealthcareFrom Our Team
Thinking on impact investing, climate technology, and the future of purpose-driven startups.
Why Seed-Stage Impact Investing Generates Outsized Returns in 2025
The data is clear: seed-stage impact funds are outperforming traditional venture benchmarks. We explore the structural advantages that generate outsized risk-adjusted returns from the earliest check.
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The Climate Tech Opportunity: Where We Are Investing Now
A deep dive into the carbon removal, grid storage, and regenerative agriculture sectors shaping our 2025 investment strategy.
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How We Measure Impact: A Deep Dive Into Our Framework
An inside look at the quantitative and qualitative tools we use to evaluate, track, and report the real-world impact of our investments.
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We invest in pre-seed and seed stage impact tech companies. Submit your pitch or reach out to our investment team directly.
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"Building alongside the world's most impact-driven investors."
KLEINER PERKINS · Co-Investment Partner
Ready to Build Something That Matters?
We back founders who are solving the world's most important problems. If you're building in climate, health, or education, we want to hear from you.
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