Organization · Venture Capital

Change Forces

Change Forces is a climate-oriented investment firm based in California, focusing on later-stage and growth-stage companies that aim to transform climate outcomes and improve livelihoods. It operates as a spinout of King Philanthropies, emphasizing impact investing.

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Overview

What Change Forces does

What Change Forces is

Change Forces is a climate-oriented investment firm based in California, focusing on later-stage and growth-stage companies that aim to transform climate outcomes and improve livelihoods. It operates as a spinout of King Philanthropies, emphasizing impact investing.

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Capital
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
May 2, 2026

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Capability profile

Change Forces as a funder

Investment thesis

Change Forces invests where climate transformation and financial returns overlap, focusing on companies that improve quality of life and support a sustainable climate.

Focus narrative

Change Forces primarily invests in sectors related to climate, sustainability, biotechnology, genetics, analytics, AI, and life sciences. The firm is particularly interested in companies that leverage science and technology to address climate-related challenges and enhance biodiversity.

Value beyond capital

Change Forces adds value by working alongside entrepreneurs to build companies that not only aim for financial success but also contribute to sustainable climate solutions and improved quality of life.

Focus and fit

Stages
Series B · Growth Equity
Regions
Global · United States

Availability

Currently deploying
Not published

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
1

Portfolio context

Basecamp Research: A biodiversity and biological-data platform utilizing AI and nature-derived genetic data for various applications, including industrial, therapeutic, diagnostic, and sustainability purposes. Change Forces participated in its Series B funding in October 2024.

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Last reviewed

May 2, 2026

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