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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- 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
- 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
Tessemae's
The nation's best tasting organic salad dressing and marinades company.
Sustainable Food & AgricultureUnited States
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TechChange
Digital training and events firm that provides scalable and interactive technology training for social change.
EducationUnited States
Teachy AI
Artificial Intelligence for Teachers - Lesson Plans and More!
AI & TechnologyEducation
Switch Bioworks
Engineering symbiotic microbes to produce sustainable nitrogen fertilizer under the control of precise genetic circuits.
Climate TechSustainable Food & Agriculture
Super Circle
Manufacturers & Exporters of Friction Products.
Circular EconomyResponsible Fashion
Sitti Social Enterprise
Beauty products handmade by refugees celebrating employment, education, and empowerment.
Community DevelopmentResponsible Fashion
Shiru
AI-powered discovery platform accelerating natural ingredient innovation from decades to years.
Shea Yeleen
Pure Natural Moisturizing Handmade Shea Butter Ethically Sourced.
Community DevelopmentResponsible Fashion
SewerAI
AI-powered sewer inspection analysis and management with 6× faster reviews and 99% defect detection accuracy.
AI & TechnologyEnvironment & ConservationWater & Oceans
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
