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Water Technology Companies Solving Scarcity

Directory-backed water and oceans companies working on scarcity, quality, and conservation.

Gender-Lens Investing Funds Directory Guide

A guide to gender-lens investing funds indexed on Causeartist, for founders and capital allocators.

Food Tech Companies Creating Social & Environmental Impact

Directory-backed food and agriculture impact companies spanning regenerative systems, alt proteins, and mission-driven brands.

Best Plastic-Free Household Products (2026)

A practical plastic-free household shortlist aligned to Causeartist alternatives and cleaning guides.

Best Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents (2026)

A practical buying guide for eco-friendly laundry detergents, with links to household alternatives and editorial standards.

Circular Economy Startups Leading the Shift

Directory-backed circular economy companies working on reuse, materials, and waste reduction.

Climate Venture Capital Firms to Know

A living shortlist of climate-focused venture capital firms indexed on Causeartist, for founders and LPs researching capital.

Leaping Bunny & Cruelty-Free Impact Brands

A directory-backed shortlist of impact companies associated with Leaping Bunny / cruelty-free positioning, plus how we evaluate claims.
NorthX Women in Climate Tech funding announcement featuring five women-led ventures

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NorthX Invests $2.5M in Five Women-Led Climate Tech Ventures

Five women-led ventures in British Columbia will receive $2.5 million from NorthX to validate climate technologies, build pilot manufacturing, and move closer to commercial production.
Solar farm illustrating green infrastructure the Green Accelerator aims to make bankable in emerging markets

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Green Accelerator Launches to Unlock Global Capital for Sustainable Projects in Emerging Markets

The Green Accelerator debuted in Hong Kong on September 7, 2026 as a nonprofit platform using philanthropic capital to turn proven climate technologies into bankable project portfolios for emerging markets.
How Two Teen Founders Built Soothe Note to Help Cancer Patients Navigate Life Between Appointments

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How Two Teen Founders Built Soothe Note to Help Cancer Patients Navigate Life Between Appointments

Cancer care does not stop when a patient leaves the hospital. High school co-founders Teddy Aaron and Brynn built Soothe Note so patients and caregivers can organize what happens between oncology appointments.
Reunited Luxury pre-owned designer handbags

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Reunited Luxury’s B Corp Badge Is About How Luxury Circulates, Not a New Green Collection

Irvine’s Reunited Luxury announced Certified B Corp status on 1 September 2026. The interesting part is not the badge, it is authenticated resale at travel-retail and live-commerce scale.
Mars, Incorporated wordmark used for Mars Impact Fund coverage

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Mars Impact Fund Puts $13M Into Cocoa Health, Mint Livelihoods, 4-H and Rabies Work

Six new Mars Impact Fund partnerships put more than $13 million into farmer health and income, youth science careers, and last-mile rabies work, on top of an $85 million 2025–2027 envelope.
AidKit logo and branding for the company's disaster cash assistance platform used by governments and nonprofits

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AidKit Ready Pre-Positions Disaster Cash Assistance for Governments and Nonprofits

The Denver B Corp is treating emergency cash aid like critical infrastructure: contracts, applications, payments, and operations support sit ready before a disaster, then go live when funding arrives.
Preserving Handcraft in the Age of AI and Automation

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Preserving Handcraft in the Age of AI and Automation

As AI and automation reshape how products are designed and made, the meaning of “handcrafted” is becoming harder to define. Nest founder Rebecca van Bergen explores why clearer standards are needed to protect artisans, preserve consumer trust, and ensure human skill remains at the center of the global craft economy.
17 Impactful Coffee Brands That Give Back

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17 Impactful Coffee Brands That Give Back

Check out these impactful coffee brands that you can order online, so your morning cup can have lasting impacts beyond your caffeine boost.
Turnout Raises $35M to Build an AI Advocate for Every American

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Turnout Raises $35M to Build an AI Advocate for Every American

Turnout just closed a $35 million Series A to scale its AI-powered advocacy platform for Americans navigating Social Security, veterans benefits, healthcare, and education systems. The company has grown fivefold since its September 2025 seed round, logging over 10 million minutes of AI and human-led advocacy.
Campground Raises $2.2M to Modernize Social Impact Program Operations

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Campground Raises $2.2M to Modernize Social Impact Program Operations

Campground has raised over $2.2 million from Precursor Ventures, Acumen Americas, and Bloomerang founder Jay Love to scale its operations platform for social impact programs. The Oakland-based startup has served more than 200,000 beneficiaries across 36 partner organizations with zero enterprise churn.
New Report: AI Is Creating More Tech Jobs in Europe Than It's Eliminating

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New Report: AI Is Creating More Tech Jobs in Europe Than It's Eliminating

A new Linux Foundation report shows AI is driving a net hiring effect of +27% across European tech organizations in 2026. The real barrier to AI value isn't the technology itself, it's the foundational readiness to deploy it safely.
Clear Robotics Raises $1.75M to Protect Waterways With Zero-Emission Autonomous Vessels

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Clear Robotics Raises $1.75M to Protect Waterways With Zero-Emission Autonomous Vessels

Singapore-based Clear Robotics raised $1.75M in Pre-Series A funding to expand its fleet of AI-enabled, all-electric autonomous vessels across Southeast Asia, India, and the Middle East.
Triomics oncology AI platform, helping cancer centers match patients to clinical trials and reduce manual chart review burden

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Triomics Raises $22 Million to Help Cancer Centers Actually Use the Patient Data They Already Have

The oncology AI company is working with Memorial Sloan Kettering, MD Anderson, and Yale Cancer Center to turn complex clinical records into actionable intelligence inside clinical workflows.
WeRoad travelers on a group trip, the company raised $58 million to expand its community travel model to the United States

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WeRoad Raises $58 Million to Bring Group Travel and Real Human Connection to the United States

The Italian travel-tech company, backed by Airbnb, has now raised $100 million total and is expanding its community-driven model beyond Europe for the first time.
Humanity AI philanthropic fund announcement for public interest AI grants 2026

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Humanity AI Awards $18M to Shape AI for the Public Good

A new pooled philanthropic fund backed by MacArthur, Ford, and Omidyar Network just awarded $8 million to organizations working on AI accountability, journalism, labor rights, and civic education. Another $10 million open call is coming this summer.
Spiro Raises $50M to Scale Africa's Largest Battery Swap Network

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Spiro Raises $50M to Scale Africa's Largest Battery Swap Network

Spiro has deployed over 80,000 electric motorcycles and completed more than 30 million battery swaps across six African countries. Its latest $50 million raise signals that institutional capital is taking African e-mobility seriously.