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Venture capital firm investing in impact-driven companies focused on renewable energy, healthcare, and sustainability.
Key people at Figure Eight Investments.
Figure Eight Investments is a venture capital firm that provides early-stage financial backing to private companies developing environmental and social sustainability solutions, and is currently based in Western North Carolina. The organization primarily targets impact-driven startups operating across several key global sectors, including renewable energy infrastructure, advanced healthcare technologies, and agricultural financing. Operating with a distinct philanthropic mandate alongside its traditional venture capital investment model, the firm structurally commits exactly 10 percent of all generated investment profits directly to education and healthcare nonprofits. The leadership team leverages extensive pedagogical and business expertise, drawing on prior professional experience associated with recognizable entities such as PUK Ventures, CFI, and the international Fulbright Scholar program. To align their capital deployment strategies with their personal values, Figure Eight Investments was officially founded in 2017 by Diana Anthony and Kaushik.
Key people at Figure Eight Investments.
Figure Eight Investments is an impact-oriented family office focused on catalyzing social mobility through investments primarily in inclusive education and healthcare sectors. Founded by an educator and a twice-exited entrepreneur, the firm invests in companies that aim to build a healthier, smarter, and cleaner planet by expanding accessibility, reducing costs of essential services, and breaking down geographic barriers. Their investment approach combines pedagogical and business expertise to support startups that create long-term sustainable impact while driving growth in career-oriented products and services[3][4][6].
Figure Eight Investments was launched in 2017 by Diana and Kaushik, who brought together their backgrounds in education and entrepreneurship to align their investing with personal values centered on social impact. Kaushik, with prior experience founding and exiting companies in automobile and telecom sectors and investing in renewables and healthcare spin-outs, co-founded the firm to back impactful startups. The founders commit 10% of profits from investments into education and healthcare non-profits, reinforcing their mission to create a virtuous cycle of good[3].
Figure Eight Investments rides the growing trend of impact investing, particularly in sectors that address systemic social challenges such as education inequality and healthcare accessibility. The timing aligns with increasing demand for scalable, tech-enabled solutions that can reduce costs and improve outcomes in essential services. By focusing on early-stage companies with career-oriented products, the firm helps fuel innovation that can transform lives and economies, contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable ecosystem. Their active involvement and deep sector expertise position them as catalysts for change within the broader impact investment and startup communities[3][6].
Looking ahead, Figure Eight Investments is poised to deepen its influence by continuing to back startups that leverage technology to solve critical social issues in education and healthcare. Trends such as digital learning, telehealth, and data-driven personalized services will likely shape their portfolio’s evolution. Their commitment to impact and founder partnership suggests sustained growth and a reinforcing cycle of social and financial returns, potentially expanding their footprint and inspiring similar family offices to adopt values-driven investment models[3][6].
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Note: This overview distinguishes Figure Eight Investments (the family office impact investor focused on education and healthcare) from Figure 8 Investment Strategies, an SEC-registered investment advisory firm based in Idaho with a broader sustainable and responsible investing mandate[1][2]. The detailed profile here pertains to the family office entity described in sources [3][4][5][6].
Figure Eight Investments has 9 tracked investments across 8 companies. The latest tracked deal is $42.0M Series C in Clever Care Health Plan Inc. in March 2023.
