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Gratitude Railroad

North America, Utah, United States, Park City

Description

Gratitude Railroad operates as a distinctive community of high-net-worth investors dedicated to impact investing, specifically targeting solutions for pressing environmental and social challenges. Based in Park City, United States, the organization distinguishes itself not as a traditional venture capital fund, but as a network that mobilizes and facilitates capital from its members. Its core mission revolves around accelerating the flow of capital into businesses and initiatives that generate both financial returns and measurable positive impact.

Since its inception around 2013, Gratitude Railroad has played a significant role in the impact investing landscape. By 2015, the network, comprising approximately 100 high-net-worth investors, had collectively channeled over $50 million into various impact-driven investments. This momentum continued, with the community deploying more than $100 million into impact investments by 2017. The organization achieves this by fostering collaboration among its members, sharing insights, and identifying promising opportunities that align with their dual bottom-line objectives.

The community's approach involves curating investment opportunities and providing a platform for members to co-invest or make individual allocations. While they participate in rounds ranging from early-stage seed funding to more mature growth equity, the specific check sizes from Gratitude Railroad as a singular entity are not publicly disclosed, reflecting their nature as a facilitating network rather than a direct fund with a fixed investment range. Their focus remains on leveraging collective capital and expertise to support enterprises poised to create meaningful environmental and social change.

Investor Profile

Gratitude Railroad has backed more than 27 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Wellness, Sustainability.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (44%)
  • Seed (37%)
  • Convertible Note (7%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)
  • Series B (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Wellness
  • Sustainability
  • Food Delivery
  • Information Services
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Education
  • Software
  • Food And Beverage
  • Saas
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Gratitude Railroad frequently co-invest with?

Rethink Education
North America, New York, United States, White Plains
Co-Investments: 3
Portland Seed Fund
North America, Oregon, United States, Portland
Co-Investments: 3
Potencia Ventures
North America, Oregon, United States, Portland
Co-Investments: 2
Impact Engine
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3
Flybridge
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Town Hall Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Seae Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Shasta Ventures
North America, California, United States, Portola Valley
Co-Investments: 2
Boston Impact Initiative (BII)
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Jamaica Plain
Co-Investments: 2
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Gratitude Railroad often collaborate with?

GG
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
AO
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JF
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Dennis Joyce
North America, Washington, United States
Shared Deals: 1
MB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
MP
North America, Michigan, United States, Ann Arbor
Shared Deals: 1
EO
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JF
North America, Colorado, United States
Shared Deals: 1
KM
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Gratitude Railroad?

Glacier

San Francisco, California, United States

Glacier develops AI-powered robotic systems to automate the sorting of recyclable materials in waste management facilities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)RecyclingRoboticsWaste Management
Series AApr 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
Cofertility

Los Angeles, California, United States

Cofertility is a human-first fertility ecosystem dedicated to making egg freezing and third-party reproduction accessible to everyone.

FertilityHealth CareMedicalWellness
Series AApr 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,250,000
Little Otter

San Francisco, California, United States

Little Otter is a children's mental health company that developed an app that focuses on the mental health of children and their families.

AppsChildrenHealth CareMental Health
Series UnknownFeb 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,500,000
Twentyeight Health

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Twentyeight Health is a women's healthcare company providing birth control, vitamins, and medical treatments.

Health CareInformation ServicesOnline PortalsWellness
Series AJan 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
itselectric

Brooklyn, New York, United States

itselectric is electric vehicle charging purpose-built for drivers who park their cars on city streets.

Clean EnergyCleanTechElectric VehiclePower Grid
SeedJul 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
Mae Health

New York, New York, United States

Mae provides pregnancy, postpartum, and tailored services.

Health CareWellnessWomen's
SeedMay 7, 2024
Blue Ocean Gear

San Mateo, California, United States

Blue Ocean Gear provides sensored tracking buoys to address the commercial fishing industry's informational and environmental challenges

AquacultureGreenTechInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInternet of ThingsLocation Based ServicesMarine TechnologySustainability
Series AMay 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,200,000
Twentyeight Health

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Twentyeight Health is a women's healthcare company providing birth control, vitamins, and medical treatments.

Health CareInformation ServicesOnline PortalsWellness
SeedFeb 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,300,000
wasted*

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Wasted* transforms human waste into effective, safe, and sustainable fertilizers.

OrganicSustainabilityWaste Management
SeedJan 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Carallel

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Carallel offers a caregiver support solution that combines digital tools with personal guidance from senior care experts.

Elder CareEmployee BenefitsHealth CareWellness
Series ANov 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $8,200,000