Advancing innovation & access to capital via public-private partnerships

 

Blended Impact is a civic innovation lab and venture development company. Founded in 2019, we focus on increasing innovation and access to capital for economic development, opportunity and mobility. We have worked hand in hand with public, private, and social sector partners nationwide to research and pilot solutions that have unlocked over $255M in capital to local communities and businesses. Our operations are based in a Southern California Opportunity Zone, and consists of our holding company, incubated portfolio companies, and affiliated nonprofit community development entity. As of 2021, we are a legal CA Benefit Corporation designed to promote economic opportunity beyond job creation in the course of our work. As of 2024, we are a State of California designated Innovation Hub partner.

Meet the Team

  • Stacy Cumberbatch

    Managing Director

  • Park Cofield

    Manager, New Ventures & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Mika Jain

    Manager, University Programs

  • Karmel Graham

    Entrepreneur in Residence

  • Jeremy Hammer

    Entrepreneur in Residence

  • Tanya Singh

    Venture Partners Fellow 2024

Our culture is rooted in an 'execute and experiment' ethos that encourages rigorous reflection and bold action.

We are strategic, forward-looking, generous, earnest, and curious.

We believe investing doesn't have to mean profit versus impact.

Why not both?