Samaritan Partners

Samaritan Partners functions as a public benefit venture fund, investing strategically in early-stage, for-profit companies focused on the disability sector. It provides capital and partnerships to develop innovative accessibility and inclusivity solutions. The fund aims for scalable social impact and strong financial returns, its public benefit structure ensuring mission alignment.

Founded by Chris Maher in summer 2023, Samaritan Partners originated from recognizing significant unmet investment needs within the disability community. Maher sought to create a specialized fund, offering crucial capital and strategic guidance to founders addressing accessibility gaps. His expertise underpins its distinct investment thesis.

The fund's portfolio companies are its primary beneficiaries, developing products and services for the global disability community. Samaritan Partners envisions a more inclusive and accessible world through targeted capital. It strives for transformative systemic change, delivering robust returns to mission-aligned investors.