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Social Impact Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the social impact sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 206 recently funded social impact companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
206
Total Funding
$99.1M
Avg Funding
$4.0M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Cities for Social Impact

Guadalajara
Sydney
Ramat Gan
Stockholm
New York
London

Recently Funded Companies

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Guadalajara, Mexico

Spenza helps consumers to save money on groceries, without sacrificing quality or convenience.

$525K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

TEAMology offers a K-8 bully prevention program that takes a school-wide approach to reducing/eliminating aggressive behavior.

$1.2M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Ramat Gan, Israel

We are creating a world where people are empowered by supporting the missions they love, while inspiring others to do the same.

$7.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

Doconomy is a Sweden-based fintech company that offers digital banking services.

$36.8M raised
May 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

The future of impact data.

$1.0M raised
Apr 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

AI platform for companies to plan, implement and report validated social value activities

$341K raised
Apr 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

ESG SaaS for eCommerce Brands

$119K raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Frankfurt, Germany

AI-powered SaaS solution to streamline impact data collection, verification & reporting for impact investors and their portfolio companies.

$1.0M raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

WeWALK is an electronics manufacturing company that develops assistive mobility technology for visually impaired people.

Feb 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Chezuba is an AI platform enabling corporations to build and measure employee volunteering and charitable giving programs.

$1.3M raised
Nov 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

Brickbro is a P2P marketplace matching anyone looking to buy, sell and rent commercial properties.

$5.0M raised
Nov 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Grand Bequest is property technology company that promotes adaptive reuse, redevelopment of vacant properties.

$374K raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Charlotte, United States

A neurodiversity-focused recruiting platform

$3.5M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Materials Nexus is a deep-tech company accelerating the change to net-zero materials

$2.6M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Montebello, United States

Solving the last mile problem of water waste in apartment buildings

$2.3M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Dallas, United States

LaLa Land Kind is an organic cafe dedicated to empowering and mentoring young individuals through employment.

$20.0M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Fanaverse is a debit card service that donates to charity after each spend.

$1.6M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Human Intelligence Network for private investments.

$300K raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Simple, green & instant digital payments that reward your customers.

$150K raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

Marketplace + SaaS - First and only alias based hotel booking platform and Shelter PMS for government and social services organizations.

$3.6M raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Grenoble, France

Invest in decarbonation through our Green DeFi Launchpad

$1.2M raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Marie-Stella-Maris is a premium brand contributing to its social mission through selling high-end natural care products and mineral water.

$5.5M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

Purpose-driven company committed to ending extreme rural poverty

$1.4M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

BetaCarbon is the only digital token notionally backed by the Australian carbon credit unit.

$2.1M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Money Pot provides peer-to-peer microfinance services with short-term saving and lending instruments.

$250K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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About the Social Impact Startup Ecosystem

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.

Funding Trends in Social Impact

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.

Growth Outlook

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.

Social Impact Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 206 social impact companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$4.0M
Total Funding Tracked
$99.1M
Countries Represented
11

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Social Impact

1.London
7 companies$5.0M
2.Sydney
2 companies$3.3M
3.Guadalajara
1 companies$525K
4.Ramat Gan
1 companies$7.0M
5.Stockholm
1 companies$36.8M

Related Industries

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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