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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
$210.8M
Avg Funding
$8.4M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Cities for Social

Los Angeles
Sydney
Atlanta
South Bend
Brooklyn
Austin

Recently Funded Companies

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Los Angeles, United States

BUDDY is a patented offline-first social utility app that keeps you connected, even when there's no WiFi or cell service

$1.2M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

Mys Tyler is a global social-commerce platform, connecting shoppers with body-relevant fashion creators, product recommendations and advice.

$336K raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

Social curation network to find, stack, and share your favorite things.

$322K raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

South Bend, United States

The first social ride network.

$700K raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

Daze is a software development company that reinvents the calendar to be more fun, expressive, and social.

$5.7M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

SchooLinks is a career readiness platform that engages students in career education and college planning and application.

$80.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

We're a technology company dedicated to transforming user experiences across diverse sectors with our innovative software and applications.

$2.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

MeWe is the rapidly growing high integrity alternative to Facebook. No Ads, No Targeting, No Newsfeed Manipulation, NO BS!

$6.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

Claim is a social application that allows users to earn and trade rewards with friends.

$12.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

Modern investing and asset giving for nonprofits.

$2.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Berlin, Germany

project bcause is a digital platform where individuals can fund good projects in a flexible and collaborative manner.

$5.2M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Menlo Park, United States

Palmstreet is the #1 live shopping app for rare plants, handmade crafts, & unique goods.

$25.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Love at first match. Driven by AI and relationship science. Guided by human care.

$4.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

Flower Computer Company creates technology that turns everyday objects like flowers into interconnected computers.

$1.5M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

The Perlant is a hospitality company that offers a private social club rooted in wine.

$4.2M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Omaha, United States

Elevator accelerates the growth of e-commerce entrepreneurs with an engaging and collaborative, community-oriented, co-warehousing space.

$1.6M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Enaia is the leading CRM and Workflow technology supporting the CRE services industry

$4.0M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Neosilver is the platform that connects seniors with providers of collective, sports, and cultural activities.

$4.4M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Marketplace for coworking day passes that blend work & play in hospitality spaces & unique 3rd spaces

$120K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Irvine, United States

E-Pal is the Best-in-class social network for gaming enthusiasts, gamers pay for skill and interest-based matching with skillful ePals.

$30.0M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

WOMBO is an AI-powered lip sync app that creates deepfake copies of images lip-syncing to a selection of songs.

$9.0M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Venice, United States

RAD AI offers AI technology that delivers real-time insights through real-world language.

$952K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Guadalajara, Mexico

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

$525K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Primitives is a web3 social application.

$8.0M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

FanCircles powers music artists with custom superfan platforms on mobile and web, driving deeper engagement and exclusive fan experiences.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2024

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
$8.4M
Total Funding Tracked
$210.8M
Countries Represented
7

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Social

1.New York
5 companies$18.1M
2.Atlanta
3 companies$6.5M
3.Los Angeles
2 companies$7.2M
4.Brooklyn
2 companies$7.2M
5.Sydney
1 companies$336K

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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