Emerge Impact Fund — Pre-Seed VC Firm ($1.0M–$10.0M Checks)
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.
- Check size
- $1.0M–$10.0M
- Portfolio
- 12 companies on record
- Partners
- 1 listed
- Stage
- Pre-Seed
- Sectors
- Other, Healthcare, EdTech, AI / ML
- HQ
- Chicago, IL
- AUM
- Not in our records
Last verified: 2026-07-11
Pre-Seed
$1.0M – $10.0M
12+ companies
1 partner
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.
Partners & Team
Michael Bennett
Partner
Industry Focus
Invests In
Does Not Invest In
Portfolio Companies (12)
Other
HealthReach
FutureFit AI
A company focused on AI-driven solutions for workforce development.
FoondaMate
An educational platform designed to enhance learning experiences.
StudyStream
A platform that helps students manage their study schedules effectively.
MyEdSpace
An online platform for personalized education management.
Popp
A company focused on innovative solutions for learning.
Mendo
A platform aimed at improving mental health and well-being.
LearnWise
An educational technology company enhancing learning outcomes.
KARRI
A platform designed to support student engagement and learning.
VARM
A company focused on innovative educational solutions.
- •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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