Social Startups

Urbia operates an online community and information platform covering pregnancy, babies, children, parenting, health, and family topics. It offers tools such as a due-date calculator and a Q&A community for parents and expecting parents in German-speaking markets.

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A web platform where users log in and create posts to showcase their unusual creations or failed attempts. It positions itself as a community space for sharing experimental and creative work.

1 investor

UXLINK is a Web3 social platform and infrastructure that connects users and projects through account abstraction and cross-chain functionality. It provides simplified blockchain access via existing social media accounts (Telegram, X, Line, TikTok) and operates UXLINK ONE, a social-native rollup chain serving as its growth layer.

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Uzu is an app for playing "murder mystery" (madamis) social deduction games online, with features for open or link-limited member recruitment and voice chat, plus safety measures like phone-number verification and reporting. It also offers a free dedicated editor tool for creators to build and publish their own murder mystery works on the platform.

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Vapor builds server-side software using Swift.

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Variant is a platform that turns text, memes, and doodles into playable mini-games, with tools to remix, collaborate in real time, and share to platforms like TikTok, Discord, and Reddit. It targets storytellers, remixers, and community builders, and offers creator tools and monetization options.

1 investor

Venga is an invite and event management platform that helps users organize in-person social gatherings by consolidating invitations, RSVPs, and photo sharing in one place. The service targets individuals hosting social events such as parties, dinners, and club activities.

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VTW is a community organization founded in 2018 that supports women-owned businesses in Vermont by hosting in-person and virtual events, facilitating connections to business resources, and producing digital content to promote local women entrepreneurs. It focuses on convening, connecting, and celebrating "womenpreneurs" across the state.

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Vermut is a mobile app for discovering and joining local activities and events, with a focus on the Barcelona area. It also offers B2B community tools and lets users create their own activities.

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VERO is a social platform and music label that operates without traditional advertising and algorithmic feeds, offering community-focused tools for artists and users to own and control their experience.

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VIBE is an AI relationship companion, built with input from psychologists, that integrates into WhatsApp to prompt daily reflection questions and deeper conversations. It offers 1:1 support and AI-enhanced group chats to help people stay connected with partners and friends.

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Videokits makes a video app for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices that handles both shooting and editing. Users can apply a selection of filters and effects to footage and share the finished clips.

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VideoShops is a marketplace platform that enables content creators and influencers to launch personal storefronts and earn commissions by selling products they recommend across social platforms. The platform offers creators access to millions of products with no inventory management, approvals, or fees.

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VidMaker is a free browser-based social entertainment platform offering a rotating selection of casual social games playable with virtual coins only, with no real money or prizes. It targets adult users (18+) seeking casual entertainment, featuring leaderboards, customizable profiles, and cross-device play.

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Villie provides a shareable web page that lets expecting and new parents coordinate support from their community, including requests for gifts, donations, and help with tasks, plus features like multiple baby registries, group updates, and a gender reveal game. The free tool is aimed at parents wanting to organize help from family and friends.

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Vine was a short-form video sharing service that let users create and share looping video clips. The service has been discontinued and placed in an archived state.

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Vocal is an online publishing platform where creators write and publish stories, join communities around shared interests, and enter themed storytelling contests with cash prizes. It curates and highlights top stories and features creators across a range of content categories.

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More To Living is a nonprofit organization focused on combating human trafficking and supporting survivors through victim services, safe housing, prevention education, and advocacy. The organization partners with federal and state law enforcement and operates physical hubs in Florida.

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VRChat is a social platform where users explore and build 3D virtual worlds and avatars, meet others, and join communities and events, accessible on PC, standalone VR headsets (Meta Quest, Pico), and mobile. It includes a Creator Economy that lets creators monetize the worlds and avatars they build using a Unity-based SDK.

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vTime creates social platforms and services that enable human connections in virtual and augmented reality environments. The company offers cross-reality social networks, avatar messaging applications, and VR gaming experiences.

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Vurb is a mobile search app that lets people find, save, and act on recommendations for things like travel, entertainment, and dining by combining community suggestions, content, and services in one app. It also allows users to share plans with friends and save ideas for later.

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Wanderlog is a travel planning app that allows users to create detailed itineraries, explore shared guides from other travelers, and manage bookings—integrating attractions on maps, reservations, budgeting, and route optimization in a single platform.

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Warmspace runs guided, structured online sessions designed to foster human connection through one-on-one, group, and community meetings. It offers a Master Facilitator Program to train facilitators to bring its connection experiences to communities, clients, and organizations.

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WeAre8 is a social media platform that eliminates anonymity and hate while redirecting advertising revenue to users, publishers, non-profits, and impact projects. The platform uses a centralized wallet and generative AI technology to align financial incentives with positive social and environmental change.

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