Causeartist Weekly #276
Hey friends,
I hope this message finds you well. This week’s newsletter brings together a powerful lineup of stories at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and social impact.
From a remarkable podcast with Deux Mains, exploring how ethical fashion is transforming communities in Haiti, to a Q&A with SuperCircle, a company reshaping the future of circular fashion, we’re highlighting those building solutions with heart and purpose.
We also cover a series of impactful funding announcements — from SparkCharge’s $30.5M raise to scale mobile EV charging, to New Iridium’s breakthrough in sustainable chemical manufacturing.
Plus, we spotlight new initiatives like the 2026 GGF Fellowship and Daffy’s tools to make charitable giving easier than ever.
As always, thank you for being part of this growing community. Let’s keep building a better future — together.
— Grant
Natural capital is the world’s stock of natural resources, which includes geology, soils, air, water and all living organisms. Some natural capital assets provide people with free goods and services, often called ecosystem services. All of these underpin our economy and society, and thus make human life possible.
Podcast Interview
“I Don’t Need Water, I Need a Job”: The Deux Mains Story of Entrepreneurial Resilience
In this episode of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Julie Colombino-Billingham, founder of Deux Mains, on transforming lives in Haiti through business and employment.
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Founder Spotlight Q&A
How SuperCircle is Powering Fashion’s Circular Economy
SuperCircle is a fashion technology company leading the shift towards a more circular economy. SuperCircle has created the first ever experiential recycling program that incentivizes consumers to recycle their unwanted clothing and textiles.
Through its reverse logistics technology and platform, SuperCircle provides solutions for fashion brands seeking to reduce textile waste and operate more sustainably.
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📰 News & Opportunities
Global Good Fund Fellowship Opens Applications for 2026 Cohort
Goal: Support next-gen founders advancing good governance and sustainability
Impact: Connecting emerging leaders across sectors to drive systems change
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Daffy Launches Fundraiser Tools to Accelerate Giving
Goal: Help individuals and nonprofits set up fundraisers in minutes
Impact: Making charitable giving more accessible, social, and tech-enabled
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Accessibility Startup Sociability Raises $3.5M
Funding: $3.5 million seed round
Goal: Build accessible tech solutions for people with disabilities
Impact: Empowering inclusive innovation with support from global backers
Learn more about Sociability →
Upstart Co-Lab Drives $25M+ in Creative Economy Impact Investments
Funding: Over $25 million invested
Goal: Back entrepreneurs and projects in the creative economy space
Impact: Channeling capital into culture-driven ventures for economic justice
Read more →
SparkCharge Secures $30.5M to Expand Mobile EV Charging
Funding: $30.5 million
Goal: Scale its mobile charging network across the U.S.
Impact: Making EV adoption more convenient and equitable through on-demand service
Read more →
New Iridium Raises $2.65M to Reinvent Sustainable Chemistry
Funding: $2.65 million seed round
Goal: Develop a photochemical platform for green chemical manufacturing
Impact: Reducing industrial pollution with light-powered innovation
Read more about New Iridium →
Grant Trahant
Founder | Causeartist
Host | Disruptors for Good + Investing in Impact
Venture Partner | Pay it Forward Ventures
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