Impact & Social Good Startups

The Washington State Budget and Policy Center is a policy research organization focused on advancing economic and racial justice in Washington State through analysis and advocacy.

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Washington Family Engagement is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that trains parents and family members in leadership and advocacy skills so they can support their children's education and influence systemic change. It also helps schools and organizations include parents in their work, operating as a statewide network across Washington State.

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Progress Alliance is a donor collaborative in Washington State that pools funding from individual and institutional donors to make grants to organizations and initiatives advancing progressive politics and racial, gender, economic, and environmental justice. It also supports its grantee network through capacity building, strategic partnership, and leadership development for underrepresented communities.

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Wachalal is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports a sister organization operating a hybrid health center in rural Guatemala. The center provides outpatient consultations, an on-site pharmacy and laboratory, point-of-care ultrasound, digital radiography, inpatient hospitalization, critical care, and point-of-use water filter distribution to rural communities.

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Postling is a blog that publishes guides, tips, and reviews on making money online, side hustles, passive income, saving money, investing, and marketing tools. It targets individuals looking to earn extra income or grow a business through personal finance and marketing content.

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WaHa manufactures atmospheric water generation systems that extract water from air, with a focus on markets where other technologies cannot reliably operate. The company's proprietary heat-pump engine design enables continuous operation in dry climates with minimal energy consumption.

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Wahed Invest offers a Shariah-compliant investment platform with automated portfolios diversified across global stocks, Sukuk, and gold, along with retirement accounts, a U.S. real estate fund, and an everyday spending account. It serves Muslim investors seeking halal, interest-free (riba-free) investing options.

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Walder Ventures is a mission-driven investment vehicle established by Joseph and Elizabeth Walder to support programs and organizations benefiting the Chicago region, with a focus on life sciences and sustainability. Its inaugural investment is in Portal Innovations, a Chicago-based incubator for life sciences, medtech, and bioinformatics entrepreneurs.

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The Wall Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) promotes business development in Wall, South Dakota, connecting entrepreneurs and companies with financing programs, workforce resources, site selection assistance, and shovel-ready industrial park land. It serves businesses looking to launch, relocate, or expand in the region near Interstate 90 and the geographic center of the United States.

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WAQAA operates a platform connecting travelers with Indigenous hosts to offer authentic tourism experiences. The company supports Indigenous peoples in developing hospitality businesses and stewarding their ancestral lands.

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Warc Africa builds integrated first-mile agricultural supply chains in Africa by combining regenerative farming practices, physical infrastructure, and digital platforms to connect subsistence farmers directly to global markets. The company serves African farming communities and international buyers seeking sustainable, transparent sourcing solutions.

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Warisan KL is a Malaysian national initiative bringing together government ministries, agencies, GLICs, GLCs, private sector partners and communities to revitalize parts of Kuala Lumpur as a cultural, creative and community hub. It focuses on restoring historic landmarks, developing creative districts and walkable public spaces to attract tourism and investment in Kuala Lumpur.

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Warrior Rising is a nonprofit that helps U.S. military veterans and military-family entrepreneurs start and grow businesses, offering education, training, mentorship, and pitch-based funding opportunities. It serves veteran entrepreneurs through structured programs covering everything from idea validation to advanced business growth.

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Warriors Zulu Nation is a non-profit organization supporting the personal, artistic, and professional development of Honduran children and youth in order to reduce displacement. Based in San Pedro Sula, it runs programs in artistic entrepreneurship, human values education, and creative expression as tools for violence prevention.

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A social enterprise providing clean water infrastructure and access services across East and Central Africa, serving individuals, schools, businesses, and farms through reliable water points.

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Warwick Capital manages loan portfolios through collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) across their full life cycle, focusing on regular distributions and risk-adjusted returns for institutional investors.

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Wash Cycle Laundry is a commercial laundry service for hotels and businesses in Boston and Philadelphia that uses chlorine-free chemistry, cargo bike logistics, and water/energy recycling. The company integrates social enterprise practices by hiring people overcoming incarceration and homelessness barriers.

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WA-BLOC partners with public school communities in southeast Seattle to deliver restorative justice practices, student leadership development, and a free Freedom Schools summer learning program for K-8 students. It focuses on culturally responsive, trauma-informed education and social action for Black and brown youth.

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WashingtonCAN (Washington Community Action Network) is a grassroots membership organization advocating for racial, gender, and economic justice through voter turnout, candidate endorsements, and community organizing in Washington State. With over 44,000 members, it works on local, state, and national campaigns rather than providing direct services.

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Washington Community Alliance is a statewide coalition of organizations led by and serving communities of color, working to close the representation gap for people of color in elected office across Washington State. Its activities include coalition building, leadership development, capacity building, policy advocacy, and civic engagement efforts such as its 2020 Census organizing campaign.

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Washington Conservation Action is an environmental advocacy organization focused on protecting the land, air, water, and communities of Washington State, as well as fairness in the political system. It engages the public through legislative activism, volunteering, events, and campaigns to contact elected representatives.

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Waste.Solutions provides independent waste audits and reduction planning for organizations across hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, and property management sectors. The company specializes in waste stream assessment, source separation planning, ISO 14001 consulting, and education strategies to help clients minimize disposal costs and achieve sustainability certifications.

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Waste Ventures India offers waste management services in India, using decentralised and inclusive collection and composting models to address the country's trash problem. The company positions itself as a single-point solution for waste management needs.

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Wastetide provides software tools for waste management and recycling operations, helping facilities discover hidden revenue from secondary materials and streamline manual workflows. The platform targets waste management companies and industrial operations seeking to optimize resource recovery and operational efficiency.

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