Mercy Corps Ventures
Overview
Mercy Corps Ventures is the impact investing arm of the global development agency Mercy Corps, founded in 2015. It operates as a family of early-stage impact funds investing in ventures that build climate adaptation and resilience solutions for underserved communities in emerging markets. The firm's investment thesis focuses on three areas: Adaptive Agriculture and Food Systems, Inclusive Climate Fintech, and Climate-Smart Technologies, primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages in regions like Africa and Latin America. Beyond capital, it provides hands-on support, pilots new technologies through its Venture Lab, and aims to catalyze the ecosystem with its insights.
Portfolio Companies
6
Website
mercycorpsventures.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivy | Jul 2021 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Kofa | May 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| Verqor | Jun 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Bitmama | Jun 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| Blooms Trade Inc. | May 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Mercy Corps Ventures based?
Mercy Corps Ventures is headquartered in Portland, Texas, United States.
When was Mercy Corps Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Mercy Corps Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Mercy Corps Ventures have?
Mercy Corps Ventures has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Mercy Corps Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Rivy, Kofa, Verqor, Bitmama, Blooms Trade Inc..
What was Mercy Corps Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Mercy Corps Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Blooms Trade Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does Mercy Corps Ventures focus on?
Mercy Corps Ventures focuses on FinTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Mercy Corps Ventures focus on?
Mercy Corps Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.