Companies in the social impact sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.
Explore 208 recently funded social impact companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.
Cutting-edge AdTech powering gamified, sponsor-funded social impact experiences.
First replacement of the white cane for the blind.
HaveNeed is the consumer multiparty barter platform for goods and services with patented technology enabling people to barter at scale.
Spinnr is a video friendship platform to help you enjoy activities with new friends who share your hobbies and interests.
RiseKit connects un(der)employed job candidates to careers, training, and resources while providing analytics for employers and grantmakers.
teamecho is a cutting-edge employee engagement platform to constantly measure and improve workplace climate and employee happiness.
Swoovy’s SaaS corporate employee volunteer platform boosts corporate social responsibility, engagement, and volunteerism for nonprofits.
Third Space Membership Club (coworking + social) for People Who Give a Damn
OutcomesX is the leading impact marketplace for buying and selling social outcomes, enabling social innovators to drive social progress.
Together Housing is a non-profit housing association that provides modern homes for rent or sale as well as property management.
With Viora, the micro-learning app, you can close the Gender Confidence Gap and attract, retain, and grow female employees.
Ribon is a workplace giving tool for healthcare institutions that uses behavioral psychology to inspire staff donations.
The Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute was created to unite and advance Black-owned media businesses.
AI fusing people + data for faster, smarter infrastructure, emergency response, and risk modeling
We challenge the status quo of design with our Enterprise AI SaaS, which is used by leaders in the built environment & mobility industry.
Innovare is the edtech and data strategy app helping education leaders visualize, analyze, and use data to positively impact the community.
uPlanner is an edtech company that offers development and implementation services of data-driven solutions for higher education.
Delta Compass supports small businesses and entrepreneurship by connecting them with talent networks, research, innovation, and capital.
Skleo Health creates digital solutions to make healthcare accessible for everyone, regardless of location or circumstances.
ESG: Enterprise SaaS to measure S of ESG at scale in supply chains (factories, farms, mines, offices), regtech.
GiftAMeal is a charitable marketing program for restaurants.
Creci is a note investing and lending platform supporting social impact entrepreneurs.
ChangeUp helps brands integrate donations into the customer experience in ways that are simple and impactful.
The social impact sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.
Social Impact companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.
The social impact sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.
Here is how funding is distributed among the 208 social impact companies tracked in the VCBacked database.
Companies in the social impact sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.
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