City Light Capital, founded in 2004 as one of the earliest dedicated impact VC firms, focuses exclusively on three sectors—education, safety & care, and environment/climate—where business growth directly correlates with measurable social or environmental outcomes rather than just mission-driven branding. The firm deliberately backs experienced teams building potential market leaders at seed and early stages, positioning itself as lead or co-lead investor with the analytical rigor of traditional VC plus explicit, quantified impact theses for investors who want Goldman-level training in an impact setting.