About Social Enterprise Greenhouse
Social Enterprise Greenhouse is an accelerator and incubator program based in Providence, United States. With a presence in 1 country, it has supported around 31 startups in sectors like Nonprofits, Food and Agriculture. As of Jan 2026, Social Enterprise Greenhouse has witnessed 1 portfolio exit. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Clara Health, Edesia and Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island. The program is backed by a team of 39 people who primarily support Conventional Debt startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in Deeproots Farm on Mar 25, 2019.
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Location
Providence, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Conventional Debt & Seed
Locations of Investment
Social Enterprise Greenhouse's List of Top Investments
Social Enterprise Greenhouse has a portfolio of 31 companies. Their most notable investments include Clara Health and Edesia.Their portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Nonprofits, Food and Agriculture, Healthcare and 6 other sectors, across stages such as Conventional Debt, Seed stages. Here is the list of top investments by Social Enterprise Greenhouse:1. Clara Health
Clara Health has developed an online software platform through which patients can find clinical trials themselves. Through the platform, they can help patients in saving, applying, and getting notified about relevant clinical trials. The company also offers services for streamlining and expediting the patient recruitment process for researchers.
Key facts about Clara Health
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $18.2M
- Employee Count: 16 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Founders Fund, Spearhead and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 15, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired

2. Edesia
A foundation focused on the health crisis. The company focuses on developing ready-to-use foods to help the global hunger and malnutrition crisis. The company's products inlcude Plumpy nut, Plumpy sup, Plumpy doz, and Enov nutributter.
Key facts about Edesia
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: North Kingstown (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 116 as on Dec 31, 2021
- Investors: USAID and Social Enterprise Greenhouse
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 14, 2010, $*****
Key facts about Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island
- Founded Year: 1921
- Location: Providence (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 77 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: HHS, ED and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Aug 30, 2016, $*****

4. Increment
Inclusive playthings fostering sensory learning, gross motor skills, and social interaction. They create universally designed, open-ended playthings for kids of all abilities. Their flagship product, O-Rings, are large-scale, sensory learning tools designed in collaboration with therapists, teachers, parents, and kids. These stackable rings promote inclusion, interaction, and exploration, fostering physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Made in the USA with durable, tactile materials, O-Rings bridge the gap between toys and educational tools, adaptable to various settings like daycares, classrooms, and homes. They focus on universal design and human-centered design process, creating products responsive to users' needs. They are a Public Benefit Corporation committed to social impact through inclusive play.
Key facts about Increment
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Providence (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 1 - 10 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: MassChallenge and Social Enterprise Greenhouse

5. Amos House
Key facts about Amos House
- Founded Year: 1976
- Location: Providence (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 104 as on Dec 31, 2024
- Investors: Social Enterprise Greenhouse and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 06, 2011, $*****
Social Enterprise Greenhouse's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in Deeproots Farm.Social Enterprise Greenhouse's Investments by Stage
Social Enterprise Greenhouse has made 1 investment in Conventional Debt stage and 1 investment in Seed stage.Social Enterprise Greenhouse's Investments by Sector
Social Enterprise Greenhouse has a portfolio focused on Food and Agriculture. Notably, it has invested in 4 Consumer (B2C) companies, 4 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 4 Tech companies and at least 1 company focusing on Marketplace.Social Enterprise Greenhouse's Investments by Geography
Social Enterprise Greenhouse has made most investments in United States (1).Social Enterprise Greenhouse's recent investments
Social Enterprise Greenhouse has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Social Enterprise Greenhouse:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 25, 2019 | - | Seed | 8196 | - | |
Jan 23, 2019 | United States | Conventional Debt | 5730 | - |
Acquired companies in Social Enterprise Greenhouse's Portfolio
1 company from Social Enterprise Greenhouse's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition were Clara Health in Mar 2022 by M&B Sciences.Here are Social Enterprise Greenhouse's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 09, 2022 | - | - | 5511 |
Team profile of Social Enterprise Greenhouse
Social Enterprise Greenhouse has a team of 39 members including 24 Partners and 7 Principals located in United States. Social Enterprise Greenhouse's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Social Enterprise Greenhouse:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | Barrington | - | ||
Partner | Providence | - | - | |
Partner | Providence | - | ||
Partner | New York | - | - | |
Partner | Providence | - | - | |
Partner | United States | - | - | |
Partner | Providence | - | - | |
Partner | East Greenwich | - | - | |
Partner | Providence | - | - | |
Partner | United States | - | - |

