Growing the businesses meeting the needs of tomorrow
Create Impact Ventures is a London-based, early-stage investor. We partner with atypical entrepreneurs and founders to build progressive business models that have the potential to deliver significant returns on invested capital while making a positive, enduring impact on society.
About Us
Create Impact Ventures has been founded by Geeta Nargund and Praful Nargund.
£500k to £2m in seed to series B rounds as a lead investor (in smaller rounds) or as a co-investor (in larger rounds).
Transaction Size
We are sector agnostic, with a unifying theme of partnering with entrepreneurs delivering social impact through innovative solutions. We back companies from around the world and have a focus on supporting entrepreneurs who bring new, exciting perspectives. In all cases, we use our own entrepreneurial experience to support businesses achieve their growth and social impact potential.
Universe
Invest in companies with MVP in place, robust unit economics, and an ARR of £1m+ from multiple customers.
Target Model
We like companies underpinned by scientific and academic rigour, built on strong foundations of ethics and integrity.
Values
Our Approach
We actively support our partner companies post-investment by:
- Investing in their management teams
- Sharing our entrepreneurial and social impact expertise
- Supporting with strategy development and new market access
- Providing M&A and exit support
- Supporting the development of strong corporate governance
Our Team
Prof. Geeta Nargund
David Bernstein
