June 5, 2026

SJF’s Impact Diligence: Balancing Flexibility and Rigor to Achieve Effective Partnerships

SJF invests in six different social and environmental impact sectors, which means our ninety-five portfolio companies are a diverse group: one company is reducing fraud and hate speech online (Respondology); another is providing personalized diabetes and weight management coaching (Cecelia Health); another makes automation solutions to build utility-scale solar plants […]

March 14, 2025

Terabase Secures $130 Million Series C From SoftBank Vision Fund 2 to Accelerate Construction of Utility-Scale Solar

BERKELEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Terabase Energy, a leader in digital and automation solutions for utility-scale solar power, today announced the closing of its $130 million Series C financing round. Led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with participation from both existing and new strategic investors, this round brings the company’s total funding to over […]

March 6, 2025

CASE STUDY How SJF Ventures is “Bending the Curve” and Driving Sustainable and Equitable Growth Through Data

Click here: Leveraging Impact Data for Smarter Investing: CASE STUDY How SJF Ventures is “Bending the Curve” and Driving Sustainable and Equitable Growth Through Data

December 11, 2024

Concise, Relevant and Actionable: How We Adjusted Our Impact Survey in 2024

By Kelsey Jarrett And we’re back again. It’s time to talk about annual reporting. Every year, SJF Ventures conducts a comprehensive impact survey to assess the social and environmental impacts of our portfolio companies. The survey comprises a set of standard questions about employee experience and job quality, as well as […]

October 7, 2024

Four Key Takeaways from SJF Ventures’ Climate Week NYC Panel on Climate Adaptation and Resilience

By Joey Barrick As the frequency and severity of climate-related events increase, investors, insurers, and entrepreneurs are turning their attention to climate adaptation and resilience. But how do we actually prepare for and recover from the current impacts of climate change, and what steps can accelerate innovation for a more […]

March 25, 2024

Iron Sheepdog Raises $10M in Series B Funding from Strategic Partners

The funding, led by SJF Ventures, will fuel the company’s expansion of its technology platform, broker network and innovations in the short haul industry. “By giving brokers a technology platform that incentivizes haulers, helps reduce administrative burden and alleviates cash flow challenges, they can provide better service and grow their […]