DBL Partners

DBL Partners is a venture capital firm that also describes itself as an impact investor. It looks for companies that can earn strong venture returns while producing social, environmental and economic benefits, and it holds that the two goals support each other.

What DBL Partners offers

• Cleantech investing — funds companies working on energy and the environment.
• Information technology investing — backs technology businesses.
• Sustainable products and services — supports firms with a lower-impact offer.
• Healthcare investing — puts capital into health-related companies.
• Company building — helps entrepreneurs develop the businesses it funds.

Who it works with

Entrepreneurs whose companies can deliver both a return and a community or environmental benefit. Its news pages feature portfolio and sector stories, such as solar and battery power for remote African villages.

Key facts

• Managing partner: Nancy Pfund, founder of the firm
• Sectors: cleantech, information technology, sustainable products and services, healthcare