Social Startups

ATOMica operates social coworking spaces designed to foster relationships between people and enable connection and collaboration. The company creates physical and relational infrastructure to increase "rely-and-be-relied-upon" relationships and help people achieve their wishes through meaningful encounters.

8 investors

Cocoon is a private app for keeping close-knit groups connected, offering a shared space and tools for small groups to stay in touch and share ongoing updates with each other.

8 investors

Daangn is a community-based mobile marketplace and social platform that connects neighbors for buying, selling, sharing, and helping each other in local communities across South Korea.

8 investors

Howbout is a mobile app that combines personal and shared calendars so groups can see who is free, make plans, and keep plan details, media, and reminders in one place. It targets consumers organizing social activities with friends, family, housemates, and partners, and offers a premium subscription called Howbout+.

8 investors

Jodel is a hyperlocal community platform where users connect anonymously with people in their geographic area to share tips, news, and stories. The platform serves Gen Z and young professionals, offering brand advertising, HR campaigns, and market research capabilities.

8 investors

Lokal is a consumer internet company focused on building mass-appeal B2C products.

8 investors

Social Native (at olapic.com) offers an AI-powered creator marketing platform trained on 1.8M+ creator collaborations and $8B in paid media, predicting brief, creator, and platform performance before spend. It serves brands running influencer and user-generated content campaigns, handling everything from creator matching to payout in one platform.

8 investors

Pana offers dollar-denominated accounts that let users open an account from their phone using a passport or ID, and send, receive, and manage money internationally with fee-free transfers between users. It targets individuals moving money between Latin America and the U.S., offering direct deposit, cash deposit/withdrawal, and a Mastercard debit card.

8 investors

PROOF is an art collective of 1,000 members that supports digital culture through NFT-based art projects including Moonbirds PFP collectibles and community-driven initiatives. The platform provides tools and resources for digital artists and collectors within its ecosystem.

8 investors

ShareChat is an Indian social media platform where users share and discover short videos and status content in regional Indian languages, organized around topics such as music, comedy, Bollywood, and devotional themes. It serves regional-language internet users in India with user-generated and AI-assisted content.

8 investors

Sober Side Kick is a 24/7 peer support platform for people in recovery from substance use, providing anonymous community access on mobile with algorithmic matching to connect users with peers who understand their experience.

8 investors

AppsForBharat operates Sri Mandir, a devotional and spiritual platform that provides guidance and services to users in India and abroad seeking spiritual connection and well-being. The platform integrates technology with devotional practices to serve the spiritual needs of millions.

8 investors

Stadium Live is a gamified social sports platform aimed at younger sports and culture fans, combining sports content with interactive social and reward features. Operated by Stadium Live Studios, it reports over 3 million users worldwide.

8 investors

Strava is a mobile app and online platform where athletes track and share their workouts, activities, and athletic performance with a community of fitness enthusiasts. The platform provides tools for endurance athletes to record, analyze, and connect with other users globally.

8 investors

Kauche Farm is a gamified mobile app feature integrated into the Kauche app where users nurture virtual crops through daily watering and quests to earn free product coupons. Players water crops by completing in-app tasks and product purchases, then harvest to unlock discounts on partnered products.

8 investors

1000memories was a service for organizing, sharing, and discovering old photos and memories and building family trees. The company (YC S2010) was later acquired by Ancestry.com.

7 investors

Afropolitan is building a network connecting people across Africa and the diaspora spanning art, finance, tech, health, energy, sports, and media, with a focus on tech and crypto value creation. It onboards members into a community centered on the mission of enabling Africans to live abundant lives.

7 investors

Astrocade appears to be a gaming platform that hosts games and features creators with follower or player counts. The page shows game titles and creator handles.

7 investors

Blavity is a digital media company producing news and content focused on Black culture, identity, and current events, serving Black millennials and Gen Z audiences. It publishes editorial coverage across topics such as politics, social issues, and entertainment.

7 investors

Blue Fever is a social platform designed for young people to express themselves and find mental health support through private AI conversations, group journaling, and peer support communities. The app helps teens navigate mental health challenges by creating a safe, moderated space that prioritizes emotional relevance and positive peer connection.

7 investors

Boardy is an AI-powered networking agent that identifies relevant people for users to meet and facilitates introductions. It focuses on connecting individuals for purposes such as fundraising and building professional relationships.

7 investors

Bumble is a dating and social connection platform where women initiate conversations first. The company also offers BFF to help users find platonic friendships, positioning itself as a space for all forms of connection with safety and respect at its core.

7 investors

Coffee Meets Bagel is a dating app that matches singles seeking serious relationships through curated daily batches of potential partners based on detailed profile information and stated preferences. The platform is designed for users prioritizing meaningful, long-term connections over casual dating.

7 investors

ask-dig is an AI search engine that analyzes social media content to answer questions about what people are saying and doing online. It reads social video posts and audience reactions in real-time across major platforms, returning evidence-backed answers with direct links to source content for brands, communications teams, and agencies.

7 investors