Venture Studio from Crisis

www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/venture-studio/venture-studio/about

Our mission is to end homelessness by harnessing the power of entrepreneurship. We aim to end or prevent homelessness for up to 1 million people by investing in scalable, sustainable solutions that increase access to quality, affordable homes.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Seed, Series A, Growth

Focus Areas

Proptech, Fintech, Enterprise Saas

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Investment Thesis

Venture Studio from Crisis uses philanthropic capital to invest in and support startups developing innovative solutions to homelessness and the housing crisis. Their approach complements Crisis’ 50+ years of impact through policy, research, and frontline services, offering a new way to drive long-term, systemic change. They aim to end or prevent homelessness for up to 1 million people by backing founders tackling homelessness and driving efficiency and affordability in housing.

What Sets Them Apart

Uses philanthropic capital for equity funding rather than traditional venture capital
Co-designs solutions with people with lived experience of homelessness
Connects founders to Crisis' 50+ years of expertise in homelessness support
Nurtures a community of innovators and reinvests any returns to tackle drivers of homelessness
Convenes 3,000 people across public, private, and third sectors
Provides 300+ hours of support to impact-driven startups