Impact & Social Good Startups

Nexford University is an accredited online university offering competency-based bachelor's and MBA programs designed around employer-demanded skills, with lower tuition and faster, flexibly paced graduation than traditional institutions. It serves learners globally, with a focus on students in emerging markets across Asia and Africa seeking affordable, career-oriented degrees.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[{"full_name": "Fadl Al Tarzi", "title": "Co-founder"}, {"full_name": "Mo Rayes", "title": "Co-founder"}]

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Number8 develops solutions to increase productivity and reduce emissions in grass-fed cattle operations and their retail supply chain. The company serves cattle producers and downstream retailers in the food supply industry.

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OlsAro develops climate-resilient cereal crops through gene editing and breeding technologies to improve crop yields and food security. The company partners with seed companies to commercialize traits that help farmers adapt to challenging environmental conditions like saline soils.

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OpenInvest offers an asset management platform that builds low-cost, index-tracking investment portfolios tailored to individual investors' values and socially responsible preferences. It provides values-based personalization for the asset and wealth management industry.

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Percent Pledge offers corporate social responsibility software that helps companies run workplace giving and volunteering programs for their employees. Its platform connects businesses and staff to charities and volunteer opportunities, aimed at improving employee engagement and community impact.

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Playcore develops products, programs, and services for public parks, schools, and recreational facilities to support healthy communities through play and outdoor spaces. The company serves municipalities, educational institutions, and recreation departments with equipment and programming.

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Project Eaden develops plant-based meat products using advanced food science techniques, targeting consumers who want sustainable protein alternatives without compromising on taste. The company combines culinary expertise with scientific innovation to create meat alternatives optimized for flavor and environmental impact.

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Quipu offers digital microcredit in Colombia to informal workers and small entrepreneurs ("camelladores"), using AI and alternative data such as photos, videos, and daily activity signals to assess creditworthiness even for applicants with no or negative credit history. Loans start at around $300,000-$500,000 COP and can scale up to $10 million based on repayment behavior, helping borrowers build a credit history.

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Releaf Earth is a climate tech company that converts food waste, specifically palm kernel shells, into biochar for carbon removal and agricultural use. It focuses on carbon sequestration and supporting farmers and rural communities in Africa.

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rePurpose helps innovators scale plastic waste recovery solutions by tracking recovered plastic through its reTrace platform and building business models for the circular economy. The company works with waste management systems and workers globally to address plastic pollution while ensuring fair labor practices.

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Revolution Foods is the largest K-12 school meal vendor in California, serving nutritious meals to students and seniors. The company produces and supplies food with a focus on quality nutrition and social impact, operating as a Certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation.

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Samaritan offers financial and social support programs aimed at keeping high-need, vulnerable patients engaged in their healthcare, with the goal of improving health outcomes and lowering care costs. It targets healthcare payers and providers managing populations tracked by metrics such as HEDIS compliance and emergency department utilization.

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ShoppingGives provides a social impact platform that enables businesses to integrate charitable giving into their commerce operations, allowing customers to donate at point of purchase or through customizable giving campaigns. The platform serves retailers of all sizes, from DTC brands to enterprise companies, helping them launch and manage donation strategies connected to causes.

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Shots is a media company that provides production, distribution, brand partnerships, and monetization support to help online creators and shows grow their audience and revenue across platforms. Originating in 2008 and evolving through mobile apps, a selfie-sharing app, content creation, and a podcast network, it now works with top internet talent in modern media.

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Solar Foods produces Solein, a sustainable protein ingredient created through gas fermentation technology that converts CO2 and renewable electricity into edible protein. The company targets food brands and the health & performance nutrition market seeking alternatives to conventional animal and plant proteins.

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My Teadrop manufactures single-serve compressed tea pods made from organic whole-leaf tea, herbs, and spices that dissolve in hot water. The company serves tea consumers and targets sustainability through reduced packaging waste and partnerships supporting clean water access.

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The Giving Block provides a fundraising platform that lets nonprofits accept crypto, NFT, stock, and donor-advised fund (DAF) donations alongside traditional giving methods. It offers automatic crypto-to-cash liquidation, tax receipts, CRM integrations, and fundraising education aimed at helping nonprofits reach younger, high-value donors.

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The Landbanking Group develops solutions to assign economic value to nature and improve land-use decision-making through scientific and technological approaches. The company serves landowners, policymakers, and organizations seeking to balance environmental protection with economic interests.

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Tiney operates a network of childminding homes in the UK that provide early years education and affordable childcare for families while supporting childminders as professionals. The platform connects parents with quality-assured childcare providers and enables childminders to build sustainable businesses.

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A platform offering integrated services for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), including insurance products, safety training and gear, and genuine parts and service sourcing.

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Varthana provides debt financing and operational support to affordable private schools across India to expand their facilities and improve educational quality. The company addresses the challenge of limited access to quality education in rural communities.

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Verna addresses climate and nature crises through technology solutions, blending expertise in nature, software, and start-ups.

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Victory Farms Kenya sells tilapia fillets sourced from Lake Victoria through partnerships with local fishermen, with zero-plastic packaging and online ordering via M-Pesa payment.

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wagely provides an earned wage access platform that lets employees withdraw a portion of already earned but unpaid wages, offered as an employee benefit through employers and their HR departments. It also includes financial education tools and focuses on serving underserved communities in Southeast Asia.

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