Rethink VC

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Investor type

VC

Founded

1983

AUM

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Location

White Plains, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor Women
Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Rethink VC is an impact-focused investment firm involved in venture capital and real estate, based in the United States. With a history spanning over forty years, their team is mission-driven and specializes in creating tangible social impact while delivering financial returns. The firm stands out due to its commitment to ESG and deep sector experience across early-stage investments with targeted thematic strategies.

Rethink VC invests in sectors like real estate, Edtech, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Financial Services, HoReCa/Hospitality, and ClimateTech, aiming for investments that introduce innovation and solve real-world problems. The firm's holdings include partnerships with entrepreneurial fund managers across these sectors. The firm operates primarily in North America with a focus on projects that combine financial well-being with societal advancement.

Notable investments have been made in areas such as healthcare real estate, education technology, food digitization, and community housing. The firm’s portfolio emphasizes market-based solutions to drive meaningful change in critical sectors, leveraging its extensive network of like-minded partners for enduring impact.

Industry

ClimateTech HoReCa/Hospitality Real Estate Healthcare Services Foodtech Education Edtech Financial Services

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Amy Nelson Managing Partner, Rethink Education
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Brad Jakeman Founding Managing Partner, Rethink Food
Founding Managing Partner, Rethink Food
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FAQs about Rethink VC

Rethink VC is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Rethink VC is located in White Plains, New York, United States.
Rethink VC was founded in 1983.
Rethink VC invests in companies and startups in ClimateTech, HoReCa/Hospitality, Real Estate, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Education, Edtech, Financial Services.
Rethink VC invests in companies and startups in North America.
Rethink VC invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Rethink VC usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Rethink VC invests and supports Women startups and founders.
Yes, Rethink VC is impact investor.
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