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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
$163.9M
Avg Funding
$6.6M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Cities for Social

New York
Athens
Springfield
Brisbane
Henderson
Tallebudgera

Recently Funded Companies

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New York, United States

Pinpoint is the AI Social Operating System for consumer brands.

$2.5M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Athens, Greece

Dataphoria is a data science and analytics company that measures, optimizes and communicates its sustainability transition accurately.

$344K raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Springfield, United States

Co‑Angler is a digital platform and mobile app designed to connect fishing enthusiasts.

$315K raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brisbane, Australia

Travello is a social network for travellers used in over 180 countries.

$6.4M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Henderson, United States

ENTITY is an upskilling that uses training and coaching to help men and women bridge the gender gap.

$100.0M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Alter is an open-source platform that consists of a 3D avatar system and motion capture for web3.

$3.0M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tallebudgera, Australia

Australia's first Aboriginal-owned and led adult non-alcoholic beverages company producing non-alcoholic craft beer with a social message.

$728K raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

Relevvo is an AI-based platform for sales and marketing leaders.

$1.5M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Giggles is a social platform where users can trade anything.

$1.3M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Perth, Australia

IDEA is an academy for young innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives and offers full and part-time, portfolio-based education.

$1.3M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

FLIT Invest is an automated impact investing app that allows users to align their investments with their values without sacrificing returns

$750K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brunswick, United States

Focusing on personal and community network.

$9.4M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Aventura, United States

Dopple is an artificial intelligence powered company that allows users to users to create one or more personal AI clones.

$1.9M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Montréal, Canada

Bunch is a topic-based network where members can publish and engage around topics they are interested in.

Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Saint Louis, United States

Kahani is a SaaS company for merchants helping visitors find and purchase the right products faster.

$3.5M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bucarest, Romania

Climate-Smart Plastic Offsets Through Transparent, Data-Driven Marine Plastic Cleanup

$87K raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Cincinnati, United States

Flamel AI provides a fully AI-driven design studio for influencer marketing content.

Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

B.More expands addiction treatment options through innovative, scientifically validated approaches.

$3.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

TipSnaps is a Creator Economy Platform. Enables Creators to monetize their fanbase directly. TipPools enables fans to crowdfund for Content.

$46K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Arlington, United States

Jmakoetlamktgbiznet is a boutique digital advertising and marketing agency whose mission is to strengthen the online presence.

$1.0M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

Fanbase is a photo, video, audio chat, live streaming, and long-form video app that enables users to monetize their posts via subscribers.

$4.2M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

HPEC offers physician autonomy through decentralized identity.

$533K raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Washington, United States

InGo is a social media Advocate Marketing company that empowers event organizers and attendees to exponentially grow their events.

Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Buffalo, United States

Launch NY is a U.S. Treasury-designated Community Financial Institution (CDFI) and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit venture development organization.

$1.0M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Florida, United States

Florida Conservation Group helps to preserve natural, agricultural resources and make sure conservation is financially feasible.

$21.3M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Showing 1601 to 1625 of 1,703 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 1,703 social companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$6.6M
Total Funding Tracked
$163.9M
Countries Represented
5

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Social

1.New York
5 companies$9.3M
2.Athens
1 companies$344K
3.Springfield
1 companies$315K
4.Brisbane
1 companies$6.4M
5.Henderson
1 companies$100.0M

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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