Impact & Social Good Startups

A company that measures, evaluates, and trains visual-cognitive abilities using VR and tablet-based applications, enabling cost-effective assessment compared to traditional fMRI approaches. The solutions serve elderly adults, children, and organizations to prevent accidents and assess cognitive decline across various contexts.

1 investor

Dot is a banking-led platform serving underserved individuals and SMEs across Africa, combining digital banking, agent networks, and physical distribution with lending and productive asset finance. It builds its own banking and payments technology to provide credit, deposits, and financial services aimed at economic participation and growth.

1 investor

Dot develops braille display technology and tactile interface products designed to enhance accessibility for blind and visually impaired users. The company creates miniaturized haptic actuators and customizable accessibility devices for both consumer and public-facing applications.

1 investor

Dove Schools is a network of public charter schools in Oklahoma founded in 2000 that emphasizes STEM education, college-career readiness, and character development. The schools serve K-12 students with a focus on preparing them for college and developing responsible, engaged citizens.

1 investor

A non-profit, independent, and non-partisan think tank that convenes multidisciplinary experts to conduct research, debate, and produce policy recommendations on Brazil's economic, social, and political challenges. The organization focuses on issues including macroeconomics, governance, environmental policy, education, public safety, and urban development.

1 investor

Dragons Elite Athletics develops youth athletes through a structured program combining physical training, mental coaching, and character development. The program targets young athletes with a focus on long-term skill building and personal leadership development.

1 investor

Project Drawdown advances science-based climate solutions and strategies by making rigorous climate science actionable and compelling for diverse stakeholders through research, stakeholder engagement, and storytelling.

1 investor

Drever Capital Management is a real estate investment firm focused on multifamily properties, with content highlighting investment opportunities in the Houston market driven by the region's petrochemical sector growth. It serves investors, including those from California, seeking multifamily real estate ventures.

1 investor

Tiiga produces beverages made from wild-harvested baobab fruit powder, a natural source of fiber for gut health. The company partners with African cooperatives to source the ingredient responsibly, supporting rural communities with direct income.

1 investor

Drinkwell Systems develops HIX-Nano, a regenerable ion exchange nanotechnology that removes arsenic, fluoride, and other groundwater contaminants for governments and utilities. The company serves public water systems and communities, particularly in regions with contaminated groundwater, offering 70% lower lifecycle costs than reverse osmosis.

1 investor

DRIVE, together with its Regional Investors Council, developed a 2025 vision and roadmap intended to guide regional economic prosperity and development.

1 investor

TrustDriven provides integrated software products for nonprofits and membership organizations, including fundraising, volunteer management, membership administration, and advocacy tools. All products share data across a unified platform to eliminate data silos and reduce operational costs.

1 investor

DSST Public Schools operates a network of free charter schools serving middle and high school students in Denver and Aurora, with a focus on STEM education. The organization aims to eliminate educational inequity and prepare students for college and 21st-century careers.

1 investor

A multi-stakeholder platform established by De Nederlandsche Bank to promote the green transition of the Netherlands' financial system by addressing barriers to sustainable finance and coordinating collaborative initiatives across the financial sector, regulators, and government ministries.

1 investor

DVNE is an industry association that brings together companies developing and offering carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions to address climate change and reduce atmospheric CO2 concentration. The organization serves as a multi-stakeholder platform facilitating collaboration between the CDR sector, government, business, and society in Germany and the EU.

1 investor

Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. provides end-to-end waste management, organic processing, and recycling services for communities. The company prioritizes environmental stewardship, health and safety, and cost-effective solutions using advanced technology and equipment.

1 investor

E8 is an angel investor community that has been backing early-stage companies focused on environmental impact since 2006, across areas such as energy generation and storage, transportation, built environment, agriculture, and water. Members collaborate on screening and diligence while making their own individual investment decisions.

1 investor

Earn & Learn operates a platform connecting students with real-world work-based learning experiences through partnerships with schools, employers, and workforce development organizations. The platform serves K-12, community colleges, and employers seeking to build talent pipelines while helping educators meet career-connected learning goals.

1 investor

Organics by Gosh is a regional composting company based in Austin, Texas that processes yard trimmings and food waste from residential and commercial sources, producing high-quality compost and blended soils for landscapers and contractors. The company operates proprietary depackaging equipment and maintains partnerships with major food and beverage companies.

1 investor

Earthbound is a program by Bluebox that connects Chilean sustainability-focused startups to global corporate networks and venture capital funds, helping them increase sales, access financing, and grow their teams. It focuses on ventures addressing water management, climate change adaptation, circular economy, and food security across corporate value chains.

1 investor

EarthGen is a Washington-based nonprofit that partners with K-12 schools and communities on environmental science education, offering hands-on science units, school sustainability certification, and teacher professional development. It centers young people and educators in addressing local environmental issues.

1 investor

Earthly operates a marketplace connecting buyers with nature-based investment projects focused on carbon removal, biodiversity restoration, and community livelihoods across global ecosystems. The platform curates and assesses projects in areas like mangroves, forests, regenerative farms, and peatlands, enabling customers to build portfolios aligned with their sustainability objectives.

1 investor

EarthViews builds custom 360° virtual maps ("StreetView"-style) of specific locations by collecting and processing imagery and GIS data, integrating with Esri's ArcGIS tools. It serves environmental engineering and conservation clients for uses such as site assessments, infrastructure surveys, restoration efforts, and grant funding applications.

1 investor

EastMeetEast is a dating platform for Asian singles built with unique cultural matching criteria. The company operates under the brand EME Hive and serves singles seeking culturally-aligned relationships.

1 investor