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Rethink Impact

Rethink Impact, based in New York, backs Seed to Series B startups in healthtech, climate, education, and fintech, leading rounds with checks from $1 million to $10 million.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$1M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusHealthtech, Climate, Education and work, Fintech
Latest fundApproximately (2025)Approximately $252.2 million gross assets in Rethink Impact III (2025)
Investing team6 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Rethink Impact

6 people on the investing team. Partners are listed first.

Braxton SandmanInvestment Team
Chelsea MorrisInvestment TeamShe is part of a team focused on investing in female and non-binary leaders using technology for social impact.
Heidi PatelInvestment TeamShe previously led New Island Capital Management and has taught impact investing at Stanford GSB.
Jenny AbramsonInvestment TeamShe previously served as CEO of LiveSafe and held roles at The Washington Post, Personal, and The Boston Consulting Group.
Jill NiInvestment Team
Joe GarciaInvestment TeamHe previously interned there during his graduate studies and worked in sales at software startups.

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Writes $1M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%

Notable investments

Spring HealthGuild EducationEvidationEllevestChange.orgClassyEverFiIncredible HealthWinnieWellthy
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MassMutual Ventures$1M to $10M · active Oct 8
SCOR Ventures$1M to $30M

On these lists

Seed fintech investors in New York54Seed healthtech investors in New York47Series A fintech investors in New York39Series A healthtech investors in New York39Seed climate investors in New York29Series A climate investors in New York23Series B healthtech investors in New York22Series B fintech investors in New York18

Questions

What stage does Rethink Impact invest in?

Rethink Impact reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does Rethink Impact invest?

Rethink Impact reports checks of $1M to $10M.

Does Rethink Impact lead rounds?

Yes. Rethink Impact says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Rethink Impact?

Braxton Sandman, Chelsea Morris, Heidi Patel, Jenny Abramson, Jill Ni, Joe Garcia.

Is Rethink Impact active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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