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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
$36.0M
Avg Funding
$1.4M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Cities for Social

Portland
Singapore
Virgin
London
São Paulo
Cincinnati

Recently Funded Companies

Export
Portland, United States

Poached is the Hospitality Jobs Marketplace

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

We're a passionate team unified by our mission to build the most engaged community for sustainability in the world.

$10.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Virgin, United States

PIP is an extension for web3 payment products.

$300K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Auxuman is a platform for instant game creation

$1.5M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

São Paulo, Brazil

Gal is a beauty salon aggregator and a vertically integrated management tool for salons with an in-house R&D laboratory.

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Daisie is where creators learn together.

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Cincinnati, United States

Mortar focuses on creating a successful local economy through business ownership, job creation, education, guidance and mentorship.

$50K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Greenwich, United States

UncommonGood Provides Cloud-Based Software Solution.

$3.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Cambridge, United States

Outdoor media for digital marketers big and small.

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Draper, United States

SaaS for fan monetization, livestreams & engagement. Web + App + transaction-based revenue.

$1.2M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Madrid, Spain

Mooevo is a smart mobility solution for sustainable urban freight transport and logistics and for helping people with reduced mobility.

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

DeepTech SaaS That Makes Your Ads 40% More Cost-Efficient in 40% Less Time

$500K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Uable aims to be a singular destination where teens can become self-reliant while networking, exploring, and having fun.

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

FreeFrom is a nationwide organization that seeks economic justice and opportunity for survivors of abuse and exploitation.

$50K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

...a L!VE Hosted TV PARTY! (in your pocket)

$500K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Newburyport, United States

AgroFides is an AgTech and FinTech firm dedicated to supporting farmers in developing countries secure capital and services.

$75K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

Stashlete is revolutionizing how nonprofits, organizations, and communities connect, fundraise, and grow.

Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Bluma is an AI-native platform that automatically creates viral short-form ads for your business using our library of templates.

Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Minato, Japan

HelloBoss is an AI-based recruitment platform that promotes the mobility of human resources services for job seekers through an application.

Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tallinn, Estonia

Influencer Marketing Agency

$320K raised
Nov 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Mateo, United States

Software for Senior Care

$1.7M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Lausanne, Switzerland

Amplify is an online platform that offers digital advertising and marketing services using AI.

$1.2M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Wizzwoods offers a pixel game on social media that uses blockchain and a token, letting players farm, upgrade, and learn Web3 through play.

$10.0M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

We offer tours and unique travel experiences through local guides in 130 countries around the world.

Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Acara is a Web3 social network that helps users in building a digital identity with on-chain interactions.

$5.6M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Showing 1501 to 1525 of 1,691 companies

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
$1.4M
Total Funding Tracked
$36.0M
Countries Represented
8

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Social

1.Singapore
4 companies$20.5M
2.London
2 companies$1.5M
3.Portland
1 companiesUndisclosed
4.Virgin
1 companies$300K
5.São Paulo
1 companiesUndisclosed

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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