Impact & Social Good Startups

Riposte is a strategic agency specialized in the charitable, community and nonprofit sector, providing communication strategy and creative services to nonprofit organizations (OBNL). It helps these organizations translate their missions into clear communication strategies and concrete actions.

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RISE Prep Academies is a charter school network serving K-12 students, structured around core values of respect, integrity, self-determination, and excellence. The organization operates Lower Academy (K-8) and Upper Academy (9-12) divisions with separate leadership teams.

1 investor

Risk Sciences International is a boutique consulting firm specializing in risk assessment, management, and communication for organizations across private, public, and civil sectors. The firm serves multinational corporations, federal governments, multilateral organizations, and community-level clients addressing risks to health, infrastructure, environment, and regulatory compliance.

1 investor

The Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) is a trade association for the self-directed retirement plan industry, representing regulated banks, trust companies, and industry professionals in the United States. It advocates on legislation and regulation, provides education on self-directed IRAs and alternative asset administration, and offers member resources, a directory, and industry events.

1 investor

River City Science Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Jacksonville, Florida serving grades K-12 across six locations with emphasis on STEM education.

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River Cleanup is an environmental organization that removes plastic waste from rivers and waterways and runs education and awareness programs to prevent plastic pollution. It works with a global community of volunteers and partners, and operates a Clean River Model and Response Unit toward a goal of making 1,000 rivers plastic-free by 2050.

1 investor

RiverStreet Networks is a telecommunications and internet service provider that partners with local businesses and community organizations to offer free public Wi-Fi hotspots. It serves communities in North Carolina and Virginia.

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83 Degrees Media is a local digital news outlet covering the Tampa Bay region, reporting on neighborhoods, small business, arts and culture, health, sustainability, and social innovation. It is part of Issue Media Group's network of solutions-journalism publications focused on community transformation.

1 investor

ROC USA is a national network organization that supports residents of manufactured home communities in forming and operating Resident Owned Communities (ROCs) through a network of regional certified technical assistance providers offering pre- and post-purchase coaching, training, and expertise.

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Rocket Learning develops early childhood development programs and educational systems for underserved communities, focusing on reaching 50 million children in India and beyond by 2030. The organization implements quality education and nutrition initiatives ("Poshan bhi, Padhai bhi") through community-led approaches in collaboration with government daycare systems.

1 investor

Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools that serves underserved communities through a model combining personalized learning, teacher talent development, and family engagement. The schools rotate students through specialized STEM, Humanities, Learning Lab, and Enrichment blocks while supplementing instruction with social-emotional learning and enrichment activities.

1 investor

The Roosevelt Institute is a policy organization that develops economic and democratic policy ideas aimed at working families and rebalancing power. It conducts research and analysis inspired by the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.

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rrreefs builds artificial coral reefs using interlocking 3D-printed clay modules designed to mimic natural reef structures and support coral growth and marine life. Operating as an impact-driven business, it runs reef restoration projects through local partnerships in Ecuador, Colombia, the British Virgin Islands, the Philippines, and the Maldives.

1 investor

The Royal Society of Chemistry is a professional membership organisation that connects the global chemistry community through partnerships, conferences, networks and publications. It sets standards for chemical scientists, promotes open access to scientific knowledge, and advocates for chemistry's role in addressing societal challenges including healthcare, environmental protection, and clean energy.

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Apheon is a European private equity firm that partners with families, entrepreneurs, and management teams to invest in and build companies, with an emphasis on sustainable finance and ESG throughout the investment cycle.

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Rumah Group is an investment and foundation organization focused on sustainable development and impact investing. The organization operates through Rumah Investments, which deploys capital across the sustainable investing spectrum, and Rumah Foundation, which focuses on conservation and environmental protection, particularly in marine and ocean sustainability.

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Rural Climate Partnership funds and supports clean energy deployment, regenerative agriculture, electrification, and climate resilience efforts in rural communities. Its work targets rural households, family farms, and small businesses to lower energy costs, create local jobs, and build economic resilience.

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Rural Democracy Initiative is a grantmaking network that funds and supports organizations working to expand civic participation, develop local leaders, and advance policy in rural areas, small towns, and small cities across the United States. It invests in more than 168 organizations across 23 states focused on building political power and shared prosperity in rural communities.

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Rural Minnesota CEP is a nonprofit workforce development organization that provides employment preparation and training services to job seekers across a 19-county service area in Minnesota. The organization operates eight workforce centers and serves thousands of clients annually through job training and employment support programs.

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The Rural People's Platform is a 501(c)3 nonprofit working to reshape the rural narrative in North Central Washington through media and grassroots campaigns, including podcasts, social media, billboards, and radio. It promotes a shared vision of a rural economy that supports working families, small businesses, farms, and the protection of local land and water.

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Redwood City Together is a community collaborative that coordinates partnerships across sectors to address complex health, equity, and education issues in Redwood City and North Fair Oaks. The organization operates as a backbone agency, managing working groups and initiatives that bring together 10 core organizations and community partners.

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Optunas supplies sports equipment and inventory to businesses at wholesale prices, focusing on supporting sports-related ventures. The company emphasizes sustainable practices and reliable logistics for B2B clients.

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SAARI Collective is a media platform and community serving South Asian Australians who work in creativity, media, startups and social impact. It publishes editorial content across culture, community, youth and business, along with resources like a parenting hub, a startup founders list and a newsletter, focused on Australia.

1 investor

Safe Alliance is a crisis support organization providing 24/7 services related to parenting, domestic violence, and sexual assault support in the Greater Charlotte area.

1 investor