DBL Investors

DBL Partners is a San Francisco, California–based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage and growth companies with dual objectives of financial return and positive social or environmental impact. The firm targets technology-driven opportunities across sectors such as clean energy, sustainability, advanced materials, healthcare, and digital innovation, and participates in seed through later-stage financings. Founded in 2007, DBL has backed companies that integrate impact considerations into their business models, often focusing on solutions that address climate change, resource efficiency and societal needs. The firm works closely with founders and co-investors to support scaling, operational execution and long-term value creation. Its investment activities span the United States and select global markets, emphasizing outcomes that align economic growth with measurable positive impac