Hippo Seeds — Funding tomorrow's solutions, today

Our belief

Positive change is not a zero-sum game.

Many of the world's best ideas — ideas that can move us toward a greener, regenerative, and more equitable future — don't receive funding. That's because traditional investors seek 10X returns and unlimited scalability.

Could 3X be enough? Shouldn't it be enough?

By embracing a living systems lens — a view that sees all things changed by our actions — we can forge a new path: one that moves away from extractive investing toward a model that balances people, planet, and product. Doing so makes the impact real, and not just a tick box or a slide title.

Over 18+ years as a commercial executive and venture capitalist, our co-founder has constantly encountered founders and start-ups quietly innovating across climate, education, energy, water, healthcare, and beyond. Their biggest challenge is a lack of support to propel great ideas into the mainstream and, ultimately, replication.

Backing problem-solvers across the sectors that matter

We champion the people whose mindset is making the biggest impact in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous markets.

Climate Education Energy Water Healthcare & beyond

How we help great ideas take root

Find the founders

We seek out the people quietly solving real problems — and the like-minded investors ready to support them.

Pool resources, invest intelligently

By combining business design, commercial strategy, and in-depth due diligence, we give ventures a foothold in VUCA markets.

Make impact replicable

We help proven ideas reach the mainstream, so the impact compounds — for people, planet, and product alike.