Impact & Social Good Startups

Albergo Etico runs hotels and restaurants that provide a three-year training and work program (Accademia dell'Indipendenza) helping people with disabilities gain independence and job skills. It operates a network of ethical hotels across Italy and internationally, in Argentina, Australia, and Bethlehem.

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The ALCB Fund is a pan-African investor in local-currency corporate bonds that acts as an anchor investor and provides technical assistance to help African issuers, investors, and intermediaries bring new bond transactions to market. It supports the development of domestic capital markets across sectors such as financial services, infrastructure, agriculture, housing, education, healthcare, and renewable energy, targeting SDG-aligned transactions benefiting low-income households and MSMEs.

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Alcon is a global eye care company that develops and manufactures ophthalmologic products and surgical systems to improve vision. The company serves patients, surgeons, and underserved communities worldwide through product innovation, surgeon training programs, and vision screening initiatives.

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Aldente is a Norwegian agency that co-creates strategy, communication, and solutions with a focus on sustainability. It works with clients on strategic and creative sustainability initiatives, both internal and external.

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An independent nonprofit that organizes events, a fellowship, and seminars at the intersection of artificial intelligence and neuroscience, aimed at researchers and practitioners studying biological and artificial intelligence. It runs conferences such as the AE Global Summit and the International Conference on the Mathematics of Neuroscience and AI, along with online seminar groups and recordings.

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Alight is a humanitarian nonprofit that works with communities displaced by conflict, climate change, and economic crises, providing healthcare, clean water, shelter, protection, livelihood programming, and education, with particular focus on women and girls. It serves more than 4 million people across over 10 countries each year.

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ALIMA is an international medical humanitarian NGO, founded in 2009, that provides healthcare to vulnerable populations, with expertise in maternal and child health, malnutrition, epidemics and emerging diseases, and medical research. It operates across 14 countries, primarily in Africa, working with local and international partners and maintaining an operational headquarters in Dakar.

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Alliance for HOPE International is a nonprofit that operates programs supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and child abuse, including Family Justice Centers, training on strangulation prevention, and advocacy networks. It also provides hope-centered services and measures outcomes for child and adult survivors using a validated Hope Scale.

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Alō Index develops sustainability metrics and assessment tools that balance equity, environmental, and economic factors for evaluating company and sector sustainability performance.

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Alterfin is a Belgian cooperative that lets individuals buy shares (from €62.50) and channels the pooled capital through partners in microfinance and sustainable agriculture, funding loans, market access, and training for smallholder farmers and local entrepreneurs in regions such as Peru, Kenya, and Kyrgyzstan. It focuses on social and financial inclusion and impact investing rather than purely financial returns.

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Altitude Accelerator is an entrepreneurial support and acceleration program offering administrative guidance, mentorship, and access to resources for emerging companies. Based in Peel Region, Ontario, it works with industry, educational institutions, and government stakeholders to develop innovation capacity across multiple sectors.

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Altri is a corporate company focused on integrating sustainability into its corporate finance, using sustainable financing to invest in projects that improve environmental performance and support clean and renewable energy production. The page is an investor relations section rather than a product page.

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Altus develops technology-enabled programs, education, and consulting services to help communities, healthcare providers, and child-serving professionals recognize, respond to, and prevent human trafficking. Its offerings combine community assessment data, training tools, and expert support for organizations working on anti-trafficking efforts.

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ALTX is a digital investment platform in Uganda that enables individuals, groups, companies, and institutions to trade securities through self-service or broker-assisted channels via mobile, desktop, or USSD interfaces.

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Alvéole operates a tenant amenity program centered on professionally managed beehives and pollinator habitats in commercial buildings, combined with a web-based engagement platform called MyHive that tracks participation and biodiversity data. The program serves asset managers, property managers, and sustainability teams who need verifiable nature-based engagement data and amenities to support investor reporting and tenant retention.

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Amalgamated Bank offers investment and retirement planning services that emphasize values-aligned investing, including socially responsible portfolios and ESG-focused solutions. The firm serves individual investors seeking to align their retirement savings and long-term wealth-building with environmental, social, and ethical priorities.

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Ambition Angels is a youth development organization providing career exposure and guidance to teens through digital platforms and classroom programs. It serves low-income youth in the United States, offering web and mobile tools to help them explore career paths and connect with mentors.

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A community development organization in Pakistan that works on housing, clean drinking water access, and related projects for underserved families. It has provided homes to over 10,000 families and clean water access to more than 15,000 families.

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The Acid Maltase Deficiency Association (AMDA) is a nonprofit organization that funds research, provides educational resources, and supports early diagnosis and care for individuals and families affected by Pompe disease, a rare genetic condition. It works with global experts, industry, and policymakers and offers webinars, peer support sessions, research grants, and patient advocacy for the Pompe disease community.

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American Family Insurance is an insurance company that works through agents to provide customized insurance protection for auto, home, business, and other coverage needs.

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AICR is a nonprofit organization that funds cancer research and conducts education initiatives focused on cancer prevention through lifestyle, nutrition, and diet. It operates as part of the World Cancer Research Fund International network across multiple countries.

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The AMES Foundation (Africa's Most Endangered Species) works to prevent the extinction of endangered species in southern Africa by creating protected land zones, equipping anti-poaching units and reserves with technology, building rehabilitation centers for reintroduction, and creating jobs and education for local communities. It is a wildlife conservation nonprofit focused on protecting animals such as elephants, rhinos, lions, and pangolins from poaching.

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AMETSUCHI Design creates tourism innovation focused on enhancing customer experience, with a mission to build sustainable and economically viable businesses for regional communities aligned with SDG principles.

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African Organic exports certified organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices, grains, and processed food products sourced from Uganda under Demeter, Fair Trade, NOP, and EU organic standards.

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