Indexing the Impact Economy
Find the companies, funds, and accelerators building a better economy — across climate, food, health, education, and finance.
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- BlogNew Report: AI Is Creating More Tech Jobs in Europe Than It's Eliminating
- Blog Clear Robotics Raises $1.75M to Protect Waterways With Zero-Emission Autonomous Vessels
- BlogTriomics Raises $22 Million to Help Cancer Centers Actually Use the Patient Data They Already Have
- BlogWeRoad Raises $58 Million to Bring Group Travel and Real Human Connection to the United States
- PodcastHow Nest Is Building the Business Infrastructure the Global Artisan Economy Never Had
- BlogHumanity AI Awards $18M to Shape AI for the Public Good
- BlogSpiro Raises $50M to Scale Africa's Largest Battery Swap Network
- BlogCREW Carbon Raises $25M to Scale Wastewater Treatment and Carbon Removal
- PodcastInside Citi's $500M Impact Fund Investing in Underserved Communities
- PodcastHow Givebutter Grew From a College Dorm to $9B in Donations
- PodcastInside Impossible Metals and the Push for Responsible Deep-Sea Mining
- PodcastHow AidKit Is Modernizing Aid Distribution With Technical Infrastructure
- BlogNew Report: AI Is Creating More Tech Jobs in Europe Than It's Eliminating
- Blog Clear Robotics Raises $1.75M to Protect Waterways With Zero-Emission Autonomous Vessels
- BlogTriomics Raises $22 Million to Help Cancer Centers Actually Use the Patient Data They Already Have
- BlogWeRoad Raises $58 Million to Bring Group Travel and Real Human Connection to the United States
- PodcastHow Nest Is Building the Business Infrastructure the Global Artisan Economy Never Had
- BlogHumanity AI Awards $18M to Shape AI for the Public Good
- BlogSpiro Raises $50M to Scale Africa's Largest Battery Swap Network
- BlogCREW Carbon Raises $25M to Scale Wastewater Treatment and Carbon Removal
- PodcastInside Citi's $500M Impact Fund Investing in Underserved Communities
- PodcastHow Givebutter Grew From a College Dorm to $9B in Donations
- PodcastInside Impossible Metals and the Push for Responsible Deep-Sea Mining
- PodcastHow AidKit Is Modernizing Aid Distribution With Technical Infrastructure
Equal Exchange
Fairly Traded Coffee, Chocolate, Tea & Snacks.
Social EnterpriseSustainable Food & Agriculture
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Runa
Instant payout infrastructure transforming rewards and payments into business growth levers.
AI & TechnologyImpact Finance
Nuun
Electrolyte tablets and powders that transform water into hydrating drinks.
Circular EconomyHealth & Wellness
Maurten
Sports nutrition company for carbohydrate-based fuel products designed for energy, hydration, and recovery.
Health & WellnessSustainable Food & Agriculture
Spindrift
Music Company specializes in contemporary classical music composed by American composer Pamela J.
Arts, Culture & MediaUnited States
Poppi
Modern soda with 5g sugar, prebiotics, and ingredients you can love.
EducationSocial Enterprise
Olipop
A new kind of soda made with plant fiber and prebiotics.
Health & WellnessSustainable Food & Agriculture
Numi Teas
Premium organic and fair trade teas with unique blends and compostable wrappers.
Sustainable Food & Agriculture
GoodBelly
Health-focused company that produces probiotic-infused beverages and supplements designed to support gut.
Health & WellnessSustainable Food & Agriculture
Lakewood Organic
Pure organic and biodynamic fruit juices in glass bottles with no preservatives or added sugars.
Sustainable Food & Agriculture
Rebbl
Functional beverage company that creates super herb-powered elixirs and protein drinks.
Social EnterpriseSustainable Food & Agriculture
Xero Shoes
Barefoot and minimalist footwear designed to provide the natural feeling of being barefoot while offering.
Community DevelopmentHealth & WellnessResponsible Fashion
Softstar Shoes
Handcrafted barefoot shoes made in the USA for natural movement.
Responsible FashionUnited States
Girlfriend Collective
Ethically Made Activewear.
Responsible Fashion
Depop
Global marketplace platform that enables users to buy, sell, and discover unique fashion items.
Circular EconomyResponsible Fashion
ThredUp
Online consignment and thrift store for buying and selling high-quality secondhand clothing.
Circular EconomyResponsible Fashion
Recent Case Studies
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Business Case Study: Allbirds
This case study explores Allbirds’ rise as a sustainable footwear pioneer, its challenges after rapid growth, and its renewed focus on innovation with the 2025 Remix Collection, which transforms manufacturing waste into new, high-performance shoes.
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Business Case Study: Chobani Yogurt Company
From Greek yogurt pioneer to purpose-driven food company, Chobani’s journey highlights growth, innovation, and impact through employee ownership and community initiatives.
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Business Case Study: Dr. Bronner’s
Dr. Bronner’s has grown from a small family soapmaker into a top natural personal care brand by staying committed to organic sourcing, fair trade, and a clear social mission. This case study examines how the company scaled while holding firm to its values.
Recent Podcast Episodes
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How Nest Is Building the Business Infrastructure the Global Artisan Economy Never Had
Nest founder Rebecca Van Bergen has spent 20 years building what microfinance alone never could: holistic business support for artisan entrepreneurs. From refugee accelerators to placing African-made goods at Target, here is how the model works and what comes next.
May 28, 2026
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Inside Citi's $500M Impact Fund Investing in Underserved Communities
Meredith Shields runs a $500 million equity fund inside one of the world's largest banks. In this episode, she breaks down how the Citi Impact Fund evaluates deals, why they shifted from seed to Series B, and which portfolio companies are changing outcomes for real people.
May 8, 2026
How Givebutter Grew From a College Dorm to $9B in Donations
Givebutter CEO Max Friedman on 10 years of nonprofit fundraising tech: bootstrapping, COVID pivots, the We Are For Good acquisition, and what comes next.
Mar 17, 2026
