VC firm
American Cancer Society BrightEdge
Also known as BrightEdge, BrightEdge Ventures
- Investor type
- VC
- Investing status
- Activeas of 2026-09-17Source (opens in a new tab)
- Legal name
- BrightEdge, LLC
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About
BrightEdge operates at the intersection of investment and innovation to define and catalyze scientific, social, and sustainable impact across the continuum of cancer care. As the innovation and impact investment arm of the American Cancer Society (ACS's), we leverage our legacy in cancer research and patient support to identify and thoughtfully invest in actionable and scalable solutions that address the most critical areas of unmet need and generate financial returns to bolster and sustain ACS’s lifesaving work for decades to come.
Investment approach
- Thesis
- We are not a typical investor. Given our distinct vantage and position, we are poised to lead and shape the future of cancer innovation and impact investing.Source (opens in a new tab)
- Investing status notes
- We provide financial investment and strategic support directly to these entrepreneurs and companies
Programs
- Pitch competition
- BrightEdge Golden Ticket Pitch Competition (opens in a new tab)
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