
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-we-re-dedicated-to-contributing-to-the-17-united-nations-sustainable-development-goals-here-are-10-vcs-aiming-to-make-a-positive-difference-nbsp">We’re dedicated to contributing to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Here are 10 VCs aiming to make a positive difference.&nbsp;</h3>



<p>As an organisation, global event series and convener of world leaders and entrepreneurs, Web Summit strives to work towards a more sustainable future.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In particular, we are committed to safeguarding diversity, equity and inclusion, quality education, and the climate.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here are 10 investment firms attending our event that share these goals. </p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-positive-ventures"><a href="https://www.positive.ventures/">Positive Ventures</a></h4>



<p>Positive Ventures is an entrepreneurs-run early stage venture capital fund based in São Paulo, Brazil. It teams up with mission-driven founders bridging tech and positive impact to solve Latin America’s social and environmental challenges. They back teams that aim to generate both massive profits, and catalyze systemic positive change.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sp-ventures"><a href="https://www.spventures.com.br/">SP Ventures</a></h4>



<p>SP Ventures is a leading early stage investment fund for Ag and Food Tech in Latin America, with over 10 years of track-record and experience. They partner with founders with a passion for transforming food and agriculture to design and build a new, more sustainable and climate-friendly, resilient food system.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-vox-capital"><a href="https://voxcapital.com.br/">Vox Capital</a></h4>



<p>Vox Capital is an investment management firm that offers market-competitive financial solutions to improve the human experience and nurture the planet. Vox invests in innovative technologies, fortifies the impact investing ecosystem and aims to inspire people to be a part of this transformation, while integrating impact to risk and return in all their investment decisions.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-seedstars"><a href="https://seedstars.com/">Seedstars</a></h4>



<p>Seedstars is a global organization with a mission to impact people&#8217;s lives in emerging and frontier markets through technology and entrepreneurship.</p>



<p>As an international investment and education company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, their work spans 90+ countries with 15 offices around the globe. They invest in ambitious and dedicated entrepreneurs in growing and scaling their companies to create meaningful and lasting change.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-barn-investments"><a href="https://barninvest.com.br/en">Barn Investments</a></h4>



<p>Barn is a greentech investment firm based in São Paulo, Brazil. Their investments are applied across four verticals: agri and land use, transport and mobility, clean industry and the circular economy, and renewable energy and energy efficiency.&nbsp;</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-accion"><a href="https://www.accion.org/">Accion</a></h4>



<p>Accion is a global nonprofit that develops and scales responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Since 1961, Accion has helped build more than 235 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching more than 350 million people.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-senior-tech-ventures"><a href="https://seniortechventures.com/">Senior Tech Ventures</a></h4>



<p>Seniortech Ventures’ purpose is to contribute to everyone&#8217;s longevity by strengthening the quality of life for the over 50s. As such, they invest in ‘seniortechs’ with innovative solutions for the needs of this demographic.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-acelera-se-ventures"><a href="https://acelerase.ventures/">Acelera-se Ventures</a></h4>



<p>Acelera-se Ventures is a partner for startups investing in industrial tech startups.The key sectors they invest in are agribusiness, energy and industry 4.0, providing resources to drive innovation. As a corporate venture builder, it offers administrative support from respected professionals to ensure that your startups reach their maximum potential.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-addventures"><a href="http://addventures.vc/">AddVentures</a></h4>



<p>AddVenture is an international venture capital fund with a sector-focused strategy. The fund&#8217;s investment range is $1–20M. They focus specifically on companies that help people market their skills and provide them with more work opportunities in the home and local services sector.&nbsp;</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-synthase-impact-ventures"><a href="https://synthase.ventures/en/home/">Synthase Impact Ventures</a></h4>



<p>Synthase Impact Ventures find and help promising entrepreneurs who have set-up tech-based businesses to address key Brazilian educational, health, financial and environmental priorities.They offer mentoring, networking and investments to entrepreneurs to help their businesses gain scale.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-more-information-on-impact-check-out-our-impact-startups-page-nbsp">For more information on Impact, check out our <a href="https://rio.websummit.com/startups/impact-startups/">Impact startups page</a>.&nbsp;</h4>


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