Social Venture Network
1016 Torney Ave., 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94129, United States
Overview
Social Venture Network is a venture capital firm that connects business leaders, social entrepreneurs, and impact investors. It supports and promotes innovative entrepreneurs and business leaders who contribute to the well-being of their employees, customers, investors, communities, and the environment. It also fosters strong connections and collaborations among business leaders and entrepreneurs that lead to the discovery of solutions to social, economic, and environmental problems. It also contributes to an ecosystem that enhances and supports these solutions and promotes a just sustainable economy. Social Venture Network was established in 1987. based in San Francisco, California.
- Total investments
- 1
- Lead investments
- 0
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 0
Sector focus
- Communities
- Non Profit
Investment portfolio
- Ultranauts
Participated · Series A · Aug 2019
Ultranauts provides a full suite of software and data quality assurance and quality engineering services to Fortune 500 and startup clients, including UI and API test automation, data and analytics hygiene, and web and app accessibility. The company has built what it describes as the world’s first fully remote workplace for neurodiverse talent, with Ultranauts working in 20 U.S. states and approximately 75% of its workforce on the autism spectrum. Founded in 2013 by MIT engineers Rajesh Anandan and Arthur Shectman, Ultranauts emphasizes that neurodiversity is a competitive advantage and highlights client outcomes where its teams outperformed large incumbents. The business reports strong growth—over 50% annually since founding, exceeding 70% YOY in Q4 2018 and 100% YOY in Q1 2019. Ultranauts plans to expand its data quality engineering capabilities and scale its inclusive workplace model. New funding will be used for R&D, training, and sales to accelerate the company’s growth and social impact.
Team
No current team members are available.