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Social Startups

Updated October 2026

Companies in the social sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,703 recently funded social companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,703
Total Funding
$34.9M
Avg Funding
$1.4M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Cities for Social

Louisville
Brooklyn
Draper
São Paulo
Los Angeles
Stockholm

Recently Funded Companies

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Louisville, United States

Social commerce platform driven by a data-driven shopping experience that makes outdoor activities easy to learn & fun to share

$2.5M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

The Dipp is a digital community prioritizing women and their passions.

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

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

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

Stockholm, Sweden

Flowbox is an award-winning SaaS company offering a User-Generated Content platform (UGC platform) to help brands leverage social content.

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

London, United Kingdom

Daisie is where creators learn together.

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

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

London, United Kingdom

Claro Wellbeing is a employee benefits provider offering digital financial coaching, education and tools to teams.

$3.4M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Prague, Czech Republic

Bulios is the first social investment platform that delivers real value to stock investors.

$120K 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

Munderfing, Austria

Independently or collaboratively create, place, view and share as well as buy and sell georeferenced augmented reality experiences.

$1.1M 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

Singapore, Singapore

coto is an emotional wellness platform that offers 24/7 live consultations.

$10.0M 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

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

Los Angeles, United States

TalentX Entertainment operates as a premier social media monetization and talent development company.

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Philadelphia, United States

Own the Deals. Live the Life.

$1.0M 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

Portland, United States

Poached is the Hospitality Jobs Marketplace

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Radiotalk is a voice distribution platform that includes daily chatting, consultations, and stand-up comedy features.

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

San Francisco, United States

The Kelsey offers housing solutions that lead to more affordable housing and opportunities for all.

$50K raised
Jan 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 1,703 social companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$1.4M
Total Funding Tracked
$34.9M
Countries Represented
9

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Social

1.London
3 companies$4.9M
2.Singapore
3 companies$20.0M
3.Los Angeles
2 companies$50K
4.Louisville
1 companies$2.5M
5.Brooklyn
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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