Impact & Social Good Startups

Corporate Finance Institute offers an online specialization program teaching finance professionals how to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into financial analysis, valuation, and investment decision-making. The program covers ESG frameworks, sustainability integration, greenhouse gas accounting, and climate risk management across eight core courses.

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Cortex is an innovation district in St. Louis that supports companies at all stages with facilities, programs, and partnerships to promote regional economic growth. It connects entrepreneurs, scientists, and other innovators across the district.

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Cotton Rack is a direct-to-consumer fashion retailer selling cotton and natural-fiber apparel including dresses, jackets, kurtis, and tops, primarily for the Indian market.

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Cowtribe is Africa's first on-demand veterinary vaccine distribution platform that provides accessible and affordable animal health services to smallholder farmers. The company delivers vaccines and related healthcare solutions to livestock keepers across the continent, addressing supply chain challenges in hard-to-reach areas.

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Crack the Code delivers digital skills education—covering programming, artificial intelligence, web development, and data analysis—to young people in underserved communities across Latin America. It works with governments, companies, and foundations through public-private partnerships to integrate technology into public school curricula and train teachers.

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Crayon Partners is an investment firm offering structured, institutional access to real estate value-add strategies across Western Europe, focusing on residential and mixed-use properties that are refurbished and repositioned for resale or rent-to-own deployment.

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CreditAccess Grameen is a microfinance institution offering loan products to low-income customers for income generation, health care, education, home improvement, water, and sanitation needs. It operates a branch network across hundreds of districts in India.

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A non-partisan alliance dedicated to catalysing and supporting the development of durable carbon removal technologies and industry in India. CRIA conducts research, builds ecosystem infrastructure, facilitates knowledge transfer, and enhances international engagement to advance high-quality carbon removal methods.

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Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential, 24/7 text-based mental health support and crisis intervention for people in the United States, Puerto Rico, and through international partnerships in the UK, Canada, and Ireland. The organization operates a volunteer-powered crisis counseling service accessible via text messaging.

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An AgTech company that develops systems designed to help farmers maximize crop yields while keeping services affordable through data-driven solutions.

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CrossBoundary Energy provides fully financed, customized solar, wind, and storage solutions for enterprises in underserved markets, particularly across Africa. The company addresses expensive and unreliable grid electricity and fossil fuel generation by deploying distributed renewable energy systems tailored to corporate clients' needs.

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The CrowdRound connects underrepresented, mission-driven startup founders with investors who want to align their capital with their values. It positions itself as a platform for impact-focused fundraising.

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Crystal Clean provides environmental services including parts cleaning, used oil collection, oil re-refining, antifreeze recovery, wastewater treatment, and hazardous waste disposal for business customers. It operates a nationwide network of over 120 facilities and waste recovery centers across the continental United States.

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CSRwire is a distribution platform for corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and ESG press releases, publishing news across topics such as philanthropy, sustainable finance, and health and wellness. Operated by 3BL, it serves companies seeking to communicate their CSR and ESG initiatives to media and stakeholders.

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Children's Service Society of Utah is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that publishes financial records for transparency with families, donors, funders, and community partners.

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Culture & Co. is an organisation focused on improving the design and delivery of multicultural and settlement services, working through partnerships and collaborations to support inclusion for migrant and refugee communities in Australia.

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Cura Terrae helps businesses meet and maintain environmental standards across land, air, and water as part of their commitment to addressing the climate crisis. The company works with businesses on ESG compliance and sustainability practices.

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Cure Kids is a New Zealand charity that raises funds to support medical research into child health conditions such as preterm health, childhood cancers, rheumatic heart disease, and neurological disorders. It has funded over $70M of research across more than 700 projects, currently backing over 100 active projects led by researchers across Aotearoa.

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Cybera is a cybersecurity and technology operations organization that provides security delivery, network administration, and IT operations services. The organization serves educational institutions, municipalities, and member organizations across Alberta.

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Cyclecure provides repair and maintenance services for e-bikes and e-scooters, focusing on extending device lifespan and reducing electronic waste through a circular economy approach. The company operates in Belgium and emphasizes hassle-free service with transparent pricing and quick turnaround.

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Cygnum Capital is a global investment banking and asset management firm focused on frontier and emerging economies in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The firm advises on transactions in critical minerals, renewable energy, financial services, infrastructure, power, healthcare, and real estate sectors.

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DAF Direct provides a free web application that allows nonprofits to enable donors to make grant recommendations directly from donor-advised funds (DAFs) through the nonprofit's website or fundraising campaigns. The platform integrates with major DAF providers including Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360, and BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund to streamline charitable giving for nonprofits seeking to reach DAF donors.

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Dahlia's Hope provides trauma-informed aftercare services delivered by licensed therapists to survivors of sex trafficking and sexual violence, addressing both immediate recovery needs and intergenerational trauma effects. The organization serves survivors and their families with holistic support including therapy, medical attention, education, and employment assistance to facilitate independent living.

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Dains is an independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisors serving over 20,000 small and medium-sized enterprises and owner-managed businesses with accounting and advisory services.

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