Hey friends,
Some weeks the stories seem to fall into place around a common theme.
This week that theme is generosity built into the foundation of a business.
From a new five billion dollar climate fund led by tropical forest nations, to innovators turning everyday browsing into nonprofit revenue, to companies reimagining how consumption can be tied to care, the through line is clear.
We are also highlighting a new Causeartist case study on Bombas, a brand that proved a simple idea can ripple into something much larger.
Their model shows how a product based company can deliver strong financial performance while structuring giving into every step of the business.
It is a reminder that impact does not have to sit on the side of growth.
It can drive it.
Let’s get into it.
— Grant
Featured Interview
Tab for a Cause: Turning Everyday Browsing into a Force for Good
Tab for a Cause began with a simple idea. What if opening a new browser tab could quietly raise money for nonprofits around the world. Years later, the platform has generated millions of dollars for clean water, education, climate action, and community programs by helping users turn an everyday habit into meaningful support.
Read full interview →
Climate finance architecture refers to the systems, institutions, and funding mechanisms that move money toward climate mitigation, adaptation, and forest protection. It includes public, private, and philanthropic capital.
When the architecture is led by the countries that actually protect the world’s ecosystems, the incentives shift. Funds flow more directly to communities, restoration efforts become long term, and accountability aligns with those living closest to the land.
This week’s headlines show that change beginning to take shape.
🧦 Featured Case Study
Bombas: How a Sock Company Built a Purpose Driven Empire
Our latest case study breaks down how Bombas went from a mission inspired by the needs of people experiencing homelessness to a national brand known for designing comfort products that give back.
The analysis explores how Bombas scaled, how the one for one model evolved, and what the company’s growth reveals about building an impact business that lasts.
🗞️ News and Headlines
Tropical Forests Forever Fund Launches with Five Billion Dollars
Tropical forest countries and global partners launched the Tropical Forests Forever Fund with five billion dollars in initial commitments. The fund is designed to create a long term, scalable finance mechanism for forest protection led by the Global South. This shifts authority and funding away from traditional donor models toward countries that safeguard the most biodiversity.
Using Streetlamps to Charge Electric Vehicles
Researchers have developed a way to convert standard streetlamps into electric vehicle charging points. The approach could dramatically expand public charging access without the cost of installing new infrastructure, improving the practicality of electric mobility for dense urban areas.
Missoula County Receives Green Capital Grant for Clean Electricity Push
Missoula County secured a Green Capital Grant to expand its clean electricity initiatives. The funding strengthens the region’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, modernize its grid, and support community level sustainability programs.
🙌 Events and Opportunities
Gratitude Network Fellowship
The Gratitude Network is seeking applications for its highly regarded Fellowship, a program designed to support and accelerate the growth of social entrepreneurs working to impact children and youth globally.
Giving Green Announces $26 Million for High-Impact Climate Solutions, 2025-2026 Top Climate Nonprofits, and New Grantees
Giving Green releases its annual research on the most effective climate change nonprofits, providing data-driven recommendations for donors seeking to maximize their impact in the fight against climate change.
💰 Funding and Capital Watch
Gridware Raises 55 Million Dollars for Grid Reliability and Wildfire Prevention
Gridware secured a major growth round to expand deployments across the United States and support global market entries.
Open Forest Protocol Opens Community Investment Round
Open Forest Protocol is crowdfunding early supporters to join its effort to democratize forest monitoring and transparent climate reporting using blockchain technology.
Overstory Raises Series B to Advance Nature Intelligence Technology
Overstory continues building data driven insights for utilities, infrastructure, and conservation through advanced AI trained on environmental signals.
Modvion Prepares for 39 Million Euro EU Innovation Fund Grant
Modvion has entered the preparation stage for a major EU grant that will accelerate its wood based wind turbine tower technology.
Sortera Technologies Raises 45 Million Dollars and Opens New Tennessee Facility
The company continues scaling its AI driven recycling system aimed at solving the mixed aluminum challenge and recovering valuable materials from industrial waste streams.
Touchstone Partners Launches 10 Million Dollar Green Transition Fund for Southeast Asia
The fund will back early stage climate solutions focused on energy, circularity, and sustainable industry transitions across the region.
Find Your Grind Secures 5 Million Dollar Series A
The company is scaling its future ready learning platform that helps young people explore career paths, gain real world skills, and prepare for emerging industries.
Grant Trahant
Founder | Causeartist + Causeartist BackOffice
Host | Disruptors for Good + Investing in Impact
Venture Partner | Pay it Forward Ventures
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