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Social Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the social sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,767 recently funded social companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,767
Total Funding
$129.2M
Avg Funding
$5.2M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Cities for Social

Paris
Sofia
New York
Glen Head
Belo Horizonte
London

Recently Funded Companies

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Paris, France

each One is a recruitment and training solution for refugees and newcomers.

$2.8M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sofia, Bulgaria

The community-born media for innovation in Southeast Europe

$495K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Socialize is a platform with easy tutorials that helps anyone create content for social media.

$250K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Glen Head, United States

Events Management, Saas, Luxury, Lifestyle

$300K raised
Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Juris Correspondente is a platform connecting lawyers across Brazil, enabling them to offer and find corresponding legal services.

$625K raised
Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

LandVault is a programmatic monetization platform for in-game advertising.

$3.0M raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Salt Lake City, United States

The easiest way to record your remote podcast interviews in studio quality

Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Happyō is a social video game that helps people feel happier by uniting them through real-life actions.

$570K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

ivee provides cutting-edge AI tailored upskilling to equip women with the tools to confidently return to work.

$1.0M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Orlando, United States

iSportz, a Sports Tech Company, offering Sports Management and Engagement Platform

Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

B2B2C SaaS with consumer app, delivering impact as a service

Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Gaithersburg, United States

Givhero creates socially responsible and connected communities through health and well-being.

$400K raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sheridan, United States

Fan Interaction Tech for Online Video

Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Brunswick, United States

Full Plates Full Potential is a Non-Profit Organization that works to combat child hunger and provides food security and equity.

$10.0M raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

WITH operates as a private wellness club intended for helping employers reduce burnout and boost morale.

$750K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Feldkirchen, Germany

aboutuz is the first network for users to safely share personal details (zero-party data) with brands & people.

$632K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain

Omnichannel authority radar (AI Data-driven) to dominate SEO and generative AI engines like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity.

$377K raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Kale develops a media platform that connects brands to their social-savvy superfans.

$3.8M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Bellevue, United States

Offleash’d is an AI-powered social ecosystem connecting pet parents through community, live events and pet wellness.

$700K raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Know Your Fans, Market Smarter. Tradable Bits is the leading fan-based marketing platform for music and sports.

$1.0M raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Liquidstar makes Waypoints, or the 7/11 for Utility Services (Electricity, Water, and Internet) in Emerging Markets

$120K raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

Bluesky is a social media network that enables users to engage with communities and express creativity.

$100.0M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Copenhagen, Denmark

Cykom is an online store that offers a wide range of sporting goods that include cycling clothes, wheels, and accessories.

$116K raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

CrossPurpose abolishes economic, relational, and spiritual poverty through career and community development in Denver.

$1.9M raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack is a nonprofit organization that uses advocacy to defend education against threats.

$500K raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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 1,767 social companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$5.2M
Total Funding Tracked
$129.2M
Countries Represented
10

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Social

1.New York
3 companies$4.5M
2.London
2 companies$4.0M
3.Paris
1 companies$2.8M
4.Sofia
1 companies$495K
5.Glen Head
1 companies$300K

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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