All startups create impact, whether examined or not.
Upon deeper examination, it becomes evident that a guiding framework is essential to ensure innovation fosters harmony between technology and humanity.
At PrayVC,
We believe the 130-year tradition of Catholic Social Teaching provides that foundation, offering principles to guide a future where technology and humanity align.
Current Challenges Facing Catholic Investing
$2T in Global Catholic Assets with Zero Early Stage Venture Influence
All change begins with an individual founder—an innovator, a visionary.
Today, names like Elon Musk often come to mind when we think of such visionaries. However, many founders are still in the early stages and lack the necessary support to succeed. It is at these stages where faith-driven capital can not only shape the success of these founders but also influence the world of tomorrow.
Too many world-changing startups never materialized because they lacked the guidance and resources they needed in the early days. In the current Fatih-Based investment landscape, early-stage venture capital is non-existent, leaving a significant gap. It is at this pivotal point that faith-aligned capital has the power to support visionary founders, foster innovation, and create lasting change that will shape generations to come.
At PRAY VC, we wish to fill this gap.
PRAY VC Fund 1 is $100M Fund.
Investment Approach
We source, screen, and scale startups that are backed by the Top VCs in the world. We insure that the startups are aligned with our Faith-Based values and excel under our CST Scoring Framework—a tool that operationalizes CST’s ethical depth into venture capital:
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The CST Scoring Framework:
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Triad Pillars:
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Vulnerable Empowerment (VE): Scores 0-100 on accessibility, uplift, and equity focus (e.g., 91 for 90% access to underserved youth).
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Human Flourishing (HF): Scores 0-100 on agency, cohesion, and resilience (e.g., 90 for 90% user well-being).
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Planetary Health (PH): Scores 0-100 on resource preservation and regenerative impact (e.g., 85 for 50% energy savings).
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Core Score: Highest pillar score (or average if 70+), capped at 100.
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Multipliers:
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Financial Viability (0.7-1.0): Adjusts for IRR, market growth, and exit potential.
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Negative Externality (0.6-1.0): Reduces score for ethical or environmental harms.
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Threshold: 75+ qualifies for investment
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After investing, we harness our resources and networks to boost the revenue of our startups, propelling them toward key financial milestones.
