Impact & Social Good Startups

Digireha (株式会社デジリハ) develops digital rehabilitation tools for people with disabilities, working under the mission of building a future not constrained by disability. The company frames disability through the "social model," treating the difficulties disabled people face as originating in society rather than the individual.

2 investors

Alice Style is a circular economy sharing platform that enables users to rent and share underutilized items such as appliances and beauty devices. The company operates an SDGs-focused sharing service designed to shift consumption patterns from disposable ownership to shared use.

2 investors

RecycleNow provides information helping people identify which household items can be recycled rather than thrown away, and shares news on recycling legislation such as England's Simpler Recycling rules for businesses. It serves the general public and workplaces in England seeking guidance on recycling practices.

1 investor

1 Million Teachers trains educators in underserved communities to deliver inclusive, gender-responsive education through technology and peer-to-peer support. The organization works as an education advisory hub and implementer with governments and development organizations globally.

1 investor

11 Tribes is an early-stage venture capital firm that leads investment rounds for founders pursuing capital-efficient growth, positioning itself as a partner focused on both the company and the founder's wellbeing.

1 investor

The 1842 Fund is an inception and pre-seed stage venture capital fund anchored by the University of Notre Dame that co-creates and invests in startups aligned with the university's mission. It backs faculty, student, and community innovations, as well as a venture studio building software startups addressing societal challenges.

1 investor

The 2050 Accelerator is a six-month global accelerator program, powered by Dogpatch Labs, that pairs startups working on sustainability and climate technologies with large industry partners such as Kerry Group, ESB, and Coillte to develop pilots and scale toward commercial deployment. It focuses on sustainability challenges across sectors including agriculture, energy, and forestry, and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

1 investor

2Gether-International is an accelerator for high-growth startups led by founders with disabilities, providing cohort programs, mentorship, and connections to funders and a peer community. Based in Washington, D.C., it runs accelerator and pre-accelerator programs for disabled entrepreneurs, including initiatives in the US and Latin America.

1 investor

2ndVault makes document organization and emergency preparedness products, including waterproof and fireproof bags and accordion file boxes, for families and individuals seeking to protect important documents during crises.

1 investor

2X Global is a membership network and field-building organisation for institutions that finance and invest in women, offering investor capacity-building, gender-smart investing certification and standards, and market mobilisation efforts. It serves development finance institutions, fund managers, asset managers, family offices, pension funds, banks, and other financial institutions engaged in gender-lens investing.

1 investor

The 30% Club is a business-led campaign, led by Chairs and CEOs, that works to increase female representation on corporate boards and C-suites, aiming for at least 30% women in these roles globally. It operates across more than 20 countries and runs programs such as executive search, investor groups, race equity work, and a cross-company mentoring scheme.

1 investor

3Bee regenerates degraded land into biodiversity oases, using IoT sensors, acoustic monitoring, AI algorithms and satellite imagery to track pollinators and wildlife and produce verifiable environmental impact reports. It serves companies seeking to support their sustainability and ESG reporting, and also runs educational programs, with a focus on Italy.

1 investor

3DThinks is a startup developing accessibility-focused technology, including non-intrusive sensor and software solutions, aimed at creating a more inclusive and connected world. The company is based in Barcelona.

1 investor

60 Decibels is a global social impact measurement firm that helps organizations gather and analyze customer and beneficiary feedback to assess and improve their social impact. It serves businesses and organizations focused on measuring outcomes for the people they affect.

1 investor

80,000 Hours provides in-depth research, podcasts, a job board, and free career advising to help people use their careers to address the world's most pressing problems, with a current focus on ensuring a positive transition to advanced AI.

1 investor

8B Education Investments operates a financing platform that funds African students pursuing higher education, connecting borrowers with lending products. It offers "lending as a service" for student loans and operates across markets including Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya.

1 investor

9Zero is a membership community and network of physical climate innovation hubs for founders, investors, scientists, and operators working on climate solutions. It organizes sub-sector "clusters," hosts frequent member events, and offers workspace and office memberships, with locations in San Francisco and Seattle and New York planned.

1 investor

A UK charitable trust that funds partner organisations and initiatives rather than supporting individuals directly, focusing on equitable justice systems, harm prevention, rehabilitation, and a fair immigration system for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. It operates three grant-making programmes.

1 investor

Afrique Phyto Plus supplies phytosanitary products (agrochemicals and crop protection inputs) to farmers and distributors in Côte d'Ivoire. The company sources products aligned with sustainable agriculture practices and ensures regulatory compliance through the Ivorian Ministry of Agriculture.

1 investor

Abundance Investment operates an online investment platform that lets individuals lend to and invest in local council and municipal projects, including place-based and impact-focused initiatives. It connects retail investors with UK councils seeking financing for community and infrastructure projects.

1 investor

Accelerate (Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities) provides capital and financial solutions to acquire real estate under critical infrastructure sites across digital, renewable, and transport segments. It works with landowners, brokers, developers, and operators to structure transactions and unlock value in their infrastructure real estate.

1 investor

Acceso provides seed-to-market support for smallholder farmers, offering quality inputs, financing and technical training at the farm level and off-taking, aggregating, processing and selling their production at guaranteed prices. Its integrated services aim to reduce agricultural risk, encourage climate-smart diversification and raise farmer incomes.

1 investor

Access Mode is an organization providing mentoring and support services to Black, Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and Indigenous technology founders to remove barriers to startup success.

1 investor

AccessNow is a community-driven mapping platform and mobile app that lets people search, rate, and discover places with specific accessibility features for people with disabilities. It relies on user contributions to map accessible stores, restaurants, parks, hotels, and other public places worldwide.

1 investor