Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Flat World Partners focuses on sustainability and impact investments. They invest in startups with a value of over $1 billion and typically participate in 2-6 investment rounds per year. Their portfolio includes popular startups like Lyft, Devoted Health, and Sweetgreen, with a focus on industries such as Food and Beverage and Education. Flat World Partners seeks to align the strategic interests of investors with the missions of social entrepreneurs, building customized impact portfolios that aim to maximize both financial and social returns. They typically invest in startups that are 2-3 years old and participate in rounds with 5-6 participants. Other notable investors in the same rounds include Revolution, Rethink Education, and Mayfield Fund.