Samaritan Partners

About Samaritan Partners

Samaritan Partners is a public benefit venture capital impact fund – one of the first of its kind. We bridge the gap between traditional for-profit investing and nonprofit giving. Samaritan Partners Fund I is creating a more inclusive and accessible world by accelerating capital investment and partnership in early-stage, for-profit companies serving the disability sector. Our aim is to achieve scalable, sustainable social impact alongside financial returns. The Fund's unique structure as a public benefit venture fund holds us accountable to our mission and ensures alignment between Samaritan Partners and our key stakeholders – our investors, our portfolio companies and the communities we aim to serve. We Are True Partners The Samaritan team takes a hands-on approach to helping portfolio companies reach their full potential. ▪ Go-to-Market We help refine commercial strategies and identify growth opportunities. ▪ Operations & Scaling We work with founders to optimize efficiencies and scale operations. ▪ Product-Market Fit We collaborate to enhance product development and ensure innovation meets market needs. ▪ People & Culture We help build strong teams and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture. ▪ Network Effect We provide access to our community of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and subject matter experts. We focus not simply on maximizing profits but managing the balance between scalable social impact and strong financial returns.
People
  • Chris Maher, Founder & General Partner