Toniic is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, focused on creating positive social and environmental changes through capital investment. Toniic was founded in 2010 by a global community of impact investors consisting of Lisa Kliessner, Charly Kleissner, John Kohler, Morgan Simon, and Sean Foote.
Toniic initially began investing in early stage startups with for-profit business models that address pressing world challenges through equity and debt investments. Toniic would later turn its investment focus to support high net worth individuals, family offices, and foundations with interests in impact investing.
Funders
The following organizations provide financial support for Toniic:
- Omidyar Network
- MacArthur Foundation
- KL Felicitas Foundation
- Ford Foundation
- The Nathan Cummings Foundation
- TARA Health Foundation
- Blue Haven Initiative
Timeline
People
Further reading
Champions of Impact Investing
Abby Schultz
Web
GIIN and Toniic offer mix of impact investing insights | The Social Enterprise Magazine - Pioneers Post
Lee Mannion
Web
The Frontier of Impact Investing | PBA
Wendy Williams
Web
World's wealthy investing more in companies that care
Lee Mannion
Web
Documentaries, videos and podcasts
Challenges for Impact Investors - An Interview with Charly Kleissner
June 24, 2015
Toniic: The Global Action Community for Impact Investors
July 21, 2015
