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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
$72.2M
Avg Funding
$2.9M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Cities for Social

Des Moines
London
Shibuya
Cagliari
Seattle
Scottsdale

Recently Funded Companies

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Des Moines, United States

Goodstock & Co. engages in producing products to connect good people and celebrate good causes.

$1.0M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

A fast-growing, award-winning FinTech pioneering collaborative savings circles to help people all over the world reach their financial goals

$1.9M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Drumbeat provides tools for B2B teams to manage content, stay on message, and use AI for consistent posting and communication.

$329K raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Shibuya, Japan

Saleshub is a new form of side job that allows you to earn festive money with a single introduction.

Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Cagliari, Italy

Zephorum is the only online platform offering digital legacy planning, recovery, and commemoration solutions for individuals and businesses.

Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

Mozi is a social network that allows users to see each other.

$6.0M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Scottsdale, United States

GolfLync provides a social platform for golfers.

$141K raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Houston, United States

Created a decentralized worldwide network of genomic biobanks that connects biobanks to each other and to researchers

Nov 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Madrid, Spain

Embedded remittance APIs for Fintechs and Financial institutions

$350K raised
Nov 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Montréal, Canada

Premier accélérateur et catalyseur des entrepreneurs d'impact social et environnemental du Québec

$2.0M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Lafayette, United States

CDA Foundation is a non-profit organization that specializes in the study of complex and poorly-understood diseases.

$7.0M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Bristol, United Kingdom

Open Bionics is a robotics company creating affordable 3D-printed bionic hands for amputees, researchers and makers.

$764K raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Irvine, United States

SocialGuru is an AI-driven social media platform aiming to automate and enhance social engagement and content creation.

$250K raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Social Media Management Software

$500K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Roam is a sex care company that offers condoms, lubricants, and intimate products.

$2.1M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Manhattan Beach, United States

Product: AtlasJobs is a platform that puts jobs and scholarships on a global map to increase visibility and opportunity for all.

$2.5M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Omaha, United States

Vesta is an Event Management Platform that connects communities through events.

Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Groove is the social way to accomplish anything

$35.0M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Heylo is the community management platform for in-person groups.

$1.5M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Dallas, United States

Afloat is the future of gifting.

$1.0M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Drinkware company tackling ocean-bound plastic

$5.7M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Stavanger, Norway

Melodypipe helps musicians earn a living from their music by facilitating a sustainable alternative for cultural contributions.

$1.4M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

End-to-end platform for corporate events, intuitively designed for non-event planners

$2.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Folsom, United States

Northern California Innovation District is a foundational platform for the present and future growth of the region.

$285K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

Sportidia develops a social networking platform that connects people through sports, fitness, and active lifestyle activities.

$500K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Showing 1626 to 1650 of 1,767 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 1,767 social companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$2.9M
Total Funding Tracked
$72.2M
Countries Represented
7

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Social

1.London
5 companies$12.0M
2.San Francisco
2 companies$2.0M
3.Des Moines
1 companies$1.0M
4.Shibuya
1 companiesUndisclosed
5.Cagliari
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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