Commons Capital is a venture capital firm founded to realize competitive rates of return by investing in promising young companies whose products, services and corporate cultures promote a sustainable economy and deliver market solutions to major social and environmental problems. We believe that business can be a powerful force for good in the world and that early stage companies – due to their creativity, flexibility and energy –- have a unique capacity, disproportionate to their size, to generate positive solutions

Our investment strategy is built around proven venture capital techniques and an assessment of the social and environmental impact of portfolio companies.

We look for companies that exhibit:

* Superior management, with a proven track record;
* Proprietary technology, brand equity or other competitive advantage;
* A large market with substantial growth prospects and relatively low capital needs;
* Attractive gross margin potential

We invest in "double bottom-line" innovative early-stage companies whose technology, products, services, or corporate culture promote a sustainable economy by delivering market solutions to major social and environmental challenges in the following areas:

* Healthcare
* Energy
* Environment
* Education

In addition, Commons Capital particularly seeks companies owned or managed by women and minorities, and companies that enhance community development and international sustainability.