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Social Startups

Updated August 2026

Companies in the social sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,691 recently funded social companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,691
Total Funding
$118.6M
Avg Funding
$4.7M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Cities for Social

San Francisco
Zürich
Luxembourg
San Jose
Bucharest
Frisco

Recently Funded Companies

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San Francisco, United States

Opine is an social media application that allows users to chat with an AI influencer to recommends contents.

$500K raised
Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Zürich, Switzerland

Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) platform for agricultural resilience, enabling clean and cost-effective on-farm biochar production.

$1.0M raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Sustainable finance for Employers and their employees

$450K raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Social media for sustainability offering inspiration for responsible lifestyle

$1.4M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Jose, United States

Metadata eliminates manual and repetitive work for b2b marketers so they can focus on strategy and creativity.

$40.0M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bucharest, Romania

Financializing attention. Currently raising funds.

$650K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Frisco, United States

Star Shoutout is an online fan engagement platform delivering personalized video messages from influencers and celebrities to fans.

$550K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tulsa, United States

Eden Village of Tulsa is a non-profit organization that provides affordable and necessary housing solutions.

$1.3M raised
Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

Compliance-as-a-Service; MinervaAI is a regtech platform using deep learning platform & automation to complete AML tasks in seconds.

$9.0M raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

The Labz is a no-code web platform designed to help businesses easily create their own dynamic live and on-demand online experiences.

$1.2M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Longmont, United States

Archethought's platform supports human communication in new ways, helping the vulnerable while reducing costs for governments and society.

$583K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Lancaster Resources is a dynamic exploration company dedicated to the emerging energy sector transition opportunity.

$589K raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Kutt is a P2P social gaming app that allows people to bet directly against each other on the outcome of sports, politics, and other events.

$103K raised
Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

True Royalty TV is a channel dedicated to all things Royal.

$1.9M raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Copenhagen, Denmark

#1 platform and performance app for youth footballers

Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Nice, France

Bodyguard protects individuals, brands and businesses from online toxic content through a smart & autonomous AI moderation solution.

$9.9M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

SongTools.io is the all-in-one toolkit for creators to launch their music.

$3.0M raised
Feb 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

The Social Network That Saves Lives

$3.8M raised
Feb 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Lewes, United States

Airmeet is an all-in-one platform for virtual & hybrid summits, conferences, and events designed for an immersive attendee experience.

$35.0M raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Social Network for Sports Fans

$1.3M raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

A better way to build community online

$3.3M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Study together and make new friends

Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

TrenderTag is a digital social media assistant that automates search, filter, and engagement activities on social media and websites.

$1.7M raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Istanbul, Turkey

Rate-to-Earn Social Network

$100K raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Belfast, United Kingdom

RegTick is a regulatory management solution for banks and consultancies.

$1.4M raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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About the Social Startup Ecosystem

The social 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

Social 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 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 Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 1,691 social companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$4.7M
Total Funding Tracked
$118.6M
Countries Represented
10

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Social

1.San Francisco
3 companies$4.3M
2.London
3 companies$5.7M
3.New York
2 companies$3.1M
4.Zürich
1 companies$1.0M
5.Luxembourg
1 companies$1.4M

Related Industries

Companies in the social 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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