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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
$147.4M
Avg Funding
$5.9M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Cities for Social

New York
Menlo Park
Brooklyn
Atlanta
Omaha
Paris

Recently Funded Companies

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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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Guadalajara, Mexico

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

$525K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Primitives is a web3 social application.

$8.0M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Prague, Czech Republic

Hitchat AI is a digital twin platform that allows users to create their digital clone personalities using artificial intelligence.

$1.1M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Vybe is an AI-generated photos social media app that enables users to upload selfies and put their faces in any picture or template.

$4.8M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Howbout is the social calendar app to share time with friends.

$8.0M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Helsinki, Finland

Jobilla is an online recruitment platform that facilitates efficient and ethical matching between employers and job seekers.

$6.7M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Berlin, Germany

Our platform seamlessly connects music (artists/labels) with social media (creators/agencies).

$3.2M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tel Aviv, Israel

Tedooo is the first Social-Commerce platform dedicated and customized for the Handmade, Crafts and DIY communities.

$10.0M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

TEAMology offers a K-8 bully prevention program that takes a school-wide approach to reducing/eliminating aggressive behavior.

$1.2M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

First Rounds on Me (FROM) is a lifestyle dating app for those want to connect intentionally.

$3.0M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Manchester, United Kingdom

KOMI is a social media, marketing and licensing group that builds social channels for businesses.

$7.1M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Indianapolis, United States

Breakout is an audio social network that enables users to create audio rooms, express views, and collaborate.

$25K raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Ramat Gan, Israel

We are creating a world where people are empowered by supporting the missions they love, while inspiring others to do the same.

$7.0M raised
Jul 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
$5.9M
Total Funding Tracked
$147.4M
Countries Represented
10

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Social

1.New York
6 companies$23.8M
2.London
2 companies$10.0M
3.Menlo Park
1 companies$25.0M
4.Brooklyn
1 companies$1.5M
5.Atlanta
1 companies$4.2M

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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