Social Startups

Graphiq is a Norwegian company that runs a marketplace for graphic design work. Businesses post creative projects such as websites, presentations, logos, marketing collateral or animations and are matched with vetted freelance designers. The platform handles the connection between clients and independent designers for project-based work.

1 investor

Graze builds tools on Bluesky and the AT Protocol that let developers, curators, and brands create, manage, and control their own social media algorithms and feeds. It targets community moderators, creators, and brands working on the open, user-owned social web.

1 investor

Grintafy is a mobile app for football players that lets users find and create games, connect with nearby players through in-app messaging, and pay game fees online or via in-app G coins. It also serves as a talent discovery platform where amateur and professional players can build football CVs, with a stated focus on the Middle East.

1 investor

Grouper organizes group social outings where two friend groups meet for drinks, typically consisting of three people per group. The service operates across major US cities and connects strangers through structured friend-group gatherings.

1 investor

Gubbe provides comprehensive care services for elderly and disabled individuals, maintaining their wellbeing and independence through consistent personal assistance from dedicated caregivers visiting at home or care facilities across Finland. The service combines practical daily support with emotional connection and activity-based engagement tailored to individual needs.

1 investor

Guggy built an API that parsed text messages and slang to automatically generate contextual GIF responses, which was integrated into major messaging platforms; the company also created Bits, a mobile app for comedians and other creators to produce short-form video content.

1 investor

Gymerz is a community marketplace for fitness and health enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia that connects sports and wellness service providers with users through gamified experiences and rewards. The platform combines community features, product marketplace, challenges, and branded partnerships to support fitness journeys.

1 investor

Habit Labs develops Budge, a behavior change platform that leverages social accountability, allowing users to support each other in adopting new habits through mutual commitment and peer motivation.

1 investor

Hana Network builds a peer-to-peer crypto marketplace it calls "Hypercasual Finance," positioning it as an alternative to centralized exchanges with features like casual earning, live social tipping, and on/off ramp. It integrates with social platforms such as Twitter, Telegram, Discord, and TikTok to onboard retail users through social-network distribution.

1 investor

HealthUnlocked is a social network for health where users connect with others managing similar health conditions and access support resources, e-learning, and expert guidance across over 300 health conditions and wellness interests.

1 investor

Heli is a community and platform focused on connecting adventure seekers through shared outdoor experiences in wild places. It aims to bring like-minded travelers together for off-the-beaten-path adventures.

1 investor

HelpSeeker provides case management software, a social services search engine, and a data analytics platform for organizations addressing social challenges such as homelessness and addictions in Canada and the U.S. The company serves social services organizations and nonprofits seeking to improve access to community support services.

1 investor

Here offers a digital space where friends can interact through real-time video and voice, enabling activities like watching, gaming, decorating, and drawing together regardless of distance.

1 investor

Heylo is an all-in-one platform for group and community leaders to organize events, communicate with members, collect payments, and grow their communities. It serves leaders of groups such as run crews, book clubs, parent groups, and volunteer teams.

1 investor

HeyOrca is a social media management platform for social media managers and small marketing teams to plan and collaborate on content, engage with communities, and report on performance in one place. Founded in 2015, it targets small social media teams and agencies.

1 investor

Heysan offered cross-platform messaging that connected mobile phones with computers over SMS and instant messaging, serving over one million users who exchanged tens of millions of messages monthly through its integrated mobile community platform.

1 investor

HighlightCam is a free iOS and Android app that continuously buffers the last 15 seconds of video so users can capture a sports highlight after it happens by tapping to save the preceding footage. It lets users tag New Zealand schools or sports clubs and share clips to social media and SportyNews.co.nz.

1 investor

HiNOTE is a communication app designed to help everyday users express themselves and connect in more creative ways beyond standard text and emojis. It positions itself as a consumer messaging and communication product.

1 investor

Hipster operates a web platform where users post questions and receive answers from other members. The service combines question-and-answer functionality with social networking features. It is aimed at general consumer internet users in the United States.

1 investor

Hirey is an agent-native introduction network where AI agents discover, qualify, and initiate connections on a person's behalf to find cofounders, early hires, mentors, design partners, and warm intros. It builds a social layer designed for AI agents rather than humans, routing trusted introductions based on context and intent.

1 investor

Hive Wealth is a community-first mobile app that lets users join "Hives" — groups of financial peers — to share insights, set financial goals, and analyze spending patterns. The company aims to close the racial, gender, and generational wealth gap by giving everyone tools to build wealth together.

1 investor

Hively is a private membership network for retirees, matching members into small cohorts of like-minded peers to share ideas and navigate retirement together. It offers online discussions led by experts and members, plus access to resources, offers, and recommended services on topics such as travel and Medicare.

1 investor

Honeycommb is a white-label community platform for launching a branded social network with web, iOS, and Android apps that the owner controls. It serves creators, brands, coaches, podcasters, membership businesses, and organizations, offering features like member profiles, groups, events, livestreaming, and membership subscriptions for monetization.

1 investor

Housewarming is a social media platform designed for sharing casual daily moments with friends, without algorithmic feeds or advertisements.

1 investor