Impact & Social Good Startups

Jobs for the Future (JFF) is a national nonprofit that works to transform U.S. education and workforce systems to advance economic success for people, businesses, and communities.

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Jigyasa Rurban delivers daily household essentials such as groceries to rural and small-town households in India on an interest-free credit basis with doorstep delivery. It uses a Joint Liability Group (JLG) model to aggregate household demand, collect orders at group meetings, and process digital payments, serving underserved "Bharat" consumers.

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JobRainbow operates a Japanese online job board focused on diversity, connecting LGBTQ+ job seekers with companies ranging from large corporations to startups. Its "Diversity Tags" feature lets candidates express traits beyond a resume, and company listings detail each employer's diversity initiatives.

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Jobs for Humanity operates a hiring platform that connects underrepresented job seekers—including people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, Black leaders, single parents, refugees, and formerly incarcerated people—with employers committed to inclusive hiring. The company serves both job seekers through free coaching and skills training, and employers seeking diverse candidates across 100+ countries.

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JobSurf operates a job matching service that connects people seeking self-fulfillment and social contribution through side jobs with social-sector organizations working on social issues. The company offers this as a social-impact side-job (fukugyo) matching platform in Japan.

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Rose Companies develops and preserves affordable and mixed-income housing communities with integrated social programs, health services, and community facilities to improve resident wellbeing and outcomes. The organization operates in real estate development and community revitalization, primarily in the United States.

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Jones Lake Management provides aquatic ecosystem management services, including aquatic vegetation control, water aeration, fish stocking, and water quality testing for lakes and aquatic environments. The company serves regional and commercial clients seeking to maintain healthy aquatic ecosystems.

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Jornada Amazônia connects companies and investors to the Amazon bioeconomy ecosystem, offering a portfolio of over 300 startups, strategic matchmaking, and innovation programs such as proof-of-concept and R&D partnerships. It also runs a "Road to COP" corporate engagement track ahead of COP 30 in Belém, focused on sustainable value chains and impact investment in the Brazilian Amazon.

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Access Evo is cloud-based business software built specifically for charities and not-for-profit organizations, providing integrated solutions for financial management, fundraising, donor engagement, people management, and compliance reporting.

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JSH provides employment support and retention services for people with disabilities in Japan, as well as psychiatric visiting care services and consulting. The company operates across disability employment, mental health services, and regional development businesses.

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Juchowo Farm is a biodynamic organic farm operated since 2000 as part of the Village Project (Projekt Wiejski) run by the Stanisław Karłowski Foundation, focused on restoring soil fertility and cultural-agrarian development. It produces its own animal feed and composts on-farm manure for use on its fields.

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Juhudi is a microfinance provider in Kenya offering financial services within the microfinance sector. It serves individuals and small businesses through credit and related banking products.

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Julhiet Sterwen is a management consulting firm focused on strategy, transformation, and innovation, helping organizations navigate business, people, technology, and environmental change. Based in France, it serves around 2,000 clients across sectors with an emphasis on human-centered, socially responsible transformation.

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Juma Ventures is a nonprofit social enterprise that employs young people ages 16–24 facing barriers to opportunity, running concessions businesses at major sports and entertainment venues across the U.S. It provides paid work, financial literacy education, mentorship, and connections to further jobs or education to help youth build career and financial independence.

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JumpStart is a non-profit organization that provides programs, capital, and support services to tech startups and small businesses across Ohio, with offerings ranging from early-stage funding to accelerator programs and specialized business development services.

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Junction Health partners with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to set up and manage IV infusion therapy sites, expanding access to infusion services for chronically ill, uninsured, Medicaid, and underserved patients across the US. It handles program implementation and operations while helping health centers improve financial sustainability and patient access to specialty medications.

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Juntos Community is a nonprofit organization serving DACA recipients and undocumented families, helping them renew work permits and pursue career and entrepreneurial success. Through its DACAWorks service it provides in-person and virtual assistance with DACA renewal applications and offers grants to cover renewal fees.

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Juxta Labs published social gaming and messaging applications, including titles such as Yearbook and WordTag. The apps were built around users' existing real-world relationships and activities, turning them into shared social games.

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Kaari Gar Mandi is a social enterprise working to lift marginalized footwear artisans out of poverty by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. The company aims to establish gender-neutral spaces in the footwear industry while supporting artisans.

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KadAfrica provides horticulture training and resources to smallholder farmers in rural Uganda, focusing on protected income generation through passion fruit cultivation and specialized programs for young women. The organization operates as both a private enterprise and non-profit to support over 5,000 smallholders with skills development and family programming.

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Kaizenvest, in partnership with INSEAD, hosts the Education Symposium 2026 in Singapore, a half-day event focused on innovations in skilling, education, and inclusion. Kaizenvest is an investment firm focused on the education sector.

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Kambeo is a fundraising platform for nonprofits and charities, offering peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, third-party, online auction, and Twitch-integrated live stream fundraising, along with back-end tools for tracking records, automating tax receipting, and stewarding supporters. The company has announced it is discontinuing operations, with the platform permanently shutting down on March 30th, 2026.

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Kamworks supplies rooftop solar energy systems to industrial and factory operations in Cambodia. The company helps manufacturing businesses reduce energy costs and environmental impact through on-site solar installations.

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KAPITAL is a financial advisory and investment platform providing services for private markets deals, funds, and companies to accredited investors and investment firms.

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