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Emerge Impact Fund

VC
Chicago, ILWebsite

Emerge Impact Fund is a Pre-Seed venture capital firm based in Chicago, IL investing in Other, Healthcare, EdTech. The firm typically writes $1.0M–$10.0M checks and has 12 portfolio companies in our records.

How to approach: cold outreach ok
Stage

Pre-Seed

Check Size

$1.0M – $10.0M

Portfolio

12+ companies

Team

1 partner

Investor activity
Investments in last 12 months: 0

Investment Thesis

Focuses on transformative Social Impact and HealthTech startups to create a sustainable future in developing economies.

How Emerge Impact Fund invests

Emerge Impact Fund is a vc firm based in Chicago, IL. The firm invests at the Pre-Seed stage, with a focus on Other, Healthcare, EdTech, AI / ML. It does not invest in FinTech.

Emerge Impact Fund typically writes checks of $1.0M–$10.0M per investment.

Emerge Impact Fund has backed 12 companies in our records, including HealthReach, FutureFit AI, FoondaMate.

Meet the Team

MB

Michael Bennett

Partner

Social Impact
HealthTech

Industry Focus

Invests In

Other
Healthcare
EdTech
AI / ML

Does Not Invest In

FinTech

Portfolio Companies (12)

Other

HE

HealthReach

HealthTech
FU

FutureFit AI

Technology·Early-stage·Emerge Education

A company focused on AI-driven solutions for workforce development.

FO

FoondaMate

Education·Seed·Emerge Education

An educational platform designed to enhance learning experiences.

ST

StudyStream

Education

A platform that helps students manage their study schedules effectively.

MY

MyEdSpace

Education

An online platform for personalized education management.

PO

Popp

Education

A company focused on innovative solutions for learning.

ME

Mendo

Health

A platform aimed at improving mental health and well-being.

LE

LearnWise

Education

An educational technology company enhancing learning outcomes.

KA

KARRI

Education

A platform designed to support student engagement and learning.

VA

VARM

Education

A company focused on innovative educational solutions.

How to pitch Emerge Impact Fund
  • Raising at Pre-Seed? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
  • Lead with your fit in Other, Healthcare, EdTech — the sectors they actively back.
  • Size your ask to their typical $1.0M – $10.0M check.
  • cold outreach ok
  • Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Michael Bennett, Partner.
  • A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.

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