Pledge Ventures

Pledge Ventures is a rules-based venture capital fund that operates in partnership with Founders Pledge, investing exclusively in growth-stage companies (Series B or later) where a founder or leadership team member is part of the Founders Pledge community. The firm has a unique model where it donates 85% of its carried interest and up to 50% of its annual management fees to the Founders Pledge charity. Its investment criteria require that a target company is raising a minimum of $20 million, and the round includes participation from a top-tier venture capital firm. The fund invests globally across various sectors, including AI, healthcare, e-commerce, and climate tech.