85 companies. All New York startups.
Turn supporters into fundraisers and advocates (YC S12)Amicus allows nonprofits and universities to turn their supporters into fundraisers and advocates. Every year, non-profits spend $60 billion to raise $300 billion. That's 20 cents…
Remittances via SMS (YC S13)In Latin America, over $69 billion per year is remitted to 26 million families, most whom are in the bottom quintile of household income. However, this remittance process is expen…
Payer conversion through social goodSeeds converts freemium gamers into paying customers using social good. Freemium games struggle to convert the 94% of players who never spend money. Seeds builds microlending into…
Skills-based volunteer marketplaceAs the world’s leading skills-based volunteer matching platform, Catchafire makes it easy for anyone to use their talents for good and provides nonprofits with access to affordabl…
SHOP...GIVE...SHARE...We are harnessing the power of social media to support causes around the world. 3 channels: e-commerce, f-commerce, & our exciting social commerce FB application. Offering a broad…
Harness your online commerce for GOODCauseCart was created to show a more effective model than the Donation Model by harnessing a percentage of all the money spent online to raise funds for world changing causes. It…
The World's First Open Giving Platform Designed For Developers and PublishersAs the world’s first Open Giving Platform, LetGive enables developers to embed charitable giving across a wide range of online and mobile content, thereby engaging potential giver…
Better online giving.Simple, proven and awesome technology that charities use to raise more money more efficiently. We don't solve all their problems. We solve one really well.
We empower nonprofits to create, manage and track on-demand, online giving campaigns.givlet helps nonprofits to do good, better. The givlet app is a fast and free way for nonprofits to create custom, on-demand fundraising campaigns anytime, anywhere. The current c…
Powering surcharge-free ATMs through a programmatic advertising exchangeFreeATM is a programmatic advertising exchange connecting brands and their agencies with independent ATM deployers, delivering completely surcharge-free ATM transactions for consu…
B Corp Providing Micro Solar Solutions and Promoting Energy EqualityLuci is an inflatable, water-resistant bright LED solar lantern with 3 settings-collapsible,portable and able to retain 50% of its charge for 2 years inactive. Maintenance-free an…
high fashion meets global craftsmanshipVOZ unites fashion designers and master artisans to develop sophisticated, modern apparel and accessories for style-driven consumers who want to feel good about their purchases. O…
Helping people dream better dreamsSocial Network + Web TV + High-Impact Platform
Disrupting Higher Education by Measuring its True Economic ValueEmpowers consumers or lenders to make better decisions about education. The Human Capital Score™ (HCS) is an income risk engine driven by choices (e.g. school, major) and achievem…
Apple Store for CausesNothing to buy but a better future. Giving Stores in high-traffic malls and shopping streets. Each location is designed as a gallery space (think Apple Store) with comfortable sea…
Gilt Groupe meets EbayNamed ‘Top 10 NYC Startups to Watch” by Time Inc., I-ELLA.com is the curated marketplace where stylish members can Buy, Borrow, Swap + Sell designer apparel, shoes, accessories, h…
Kiva meets Kickstarter for Small Businesses Socstock allows small businesses to raise capital from their community of customers. Instead of paying back in cash interest, they pay back their supporters in goods and services.
Oral Care. Delivered.GoodMouth is a subscription-based toothbrush delivery service dedicated to improving health and preventing disease, while also helping those in need. We provide consumers with the…
An influencer-led database of intentions and achievementsWe are building a database of intentions that will connect doers and brands via a targeted e-commerce platform. Go Mighty is a self-expression, social platform for online influenc…
Artisanal wine meets global goodWine for the World helps artisanal winemakers from emerging economies break into the US market. We lower barriers to entry through (1) high-profile partnerships with top US winema…
A non-profit providing resources to equip Navy SEALs for success in the civilian world.Navy SEALs are among the most highly trained individuals in the world. This fact is marked by their mental and physical ability to excel under extreme conditions while executing t…
design meets ethical online shoppingDesign With Benefits is a social enterprise that sells clever, design-driven products at the intersection of design and social responsibility. Launched by two architects and a jou…
Immediate communication among schools, families, & youth programs to boost attendance Schools and youth programs use our app to record attendance, notify families and coaches of absence and lateness in real time via 2-way SMS, email, or phone call, and easily track…
Local, Responsible Seafood.Village Fishmonger takes the traditional neighborhood fishmonger concept to the next level with "boat-to-table" sourcing and a carefully curated selection of seafood. Our aim is t…
Our award winning cause marketing engagement model improves brand awareness & reputationpsGive increases online revenue and reach through the design and management of online contests fueled by charity partnerships to harness the power of causes and crowds. More and m…
Kickstarter & Facebook w/awesome fundraising data viziGiveMore is a platform that helps nonprofits raise money online with easy to understand data visualizations and a gameified experience for supporters that motivates them to give…
'Farm-to-Table' for luxury fashion A collaboration by two close friends, Naadam was founded in response to the expanding population of consumers who demand transparency and quality in manufacturing. We are a missio…
Kickstarter meets SimCityWe're transforming how places are made. groundUP is a crowdfunding platform for urban development. We connect locals with innovative projects that are brought to life through the…
tell your home's storyTell your home's story with HomeSkope.
A virtual mobile LGBTQ centerOne + Love® is a virtual mobile LGBTQ center. One + Love® provides original content and aggregates news, articles, fashion trends, and webisodes. One + Love® users have mobile acc…
match.com meets klout for the dog loversBarkloudly is an innovative way to connect shelters and rescues with dog lovers and volunteers. We reward dog lovers who give their time, share their homes, donate their dollars a…
Discover socially responsible businessesWhat if you knew that your local grocery store helped support life-saving disease research programs? Or that the money you spend at the coffee shop around the corner went to devel…
Google Hangouts meets KickStarterShort for video convo, Vonvo is a real-time video event platform and online donation tool. It was designed specifically to help non-profits raise awareness and funds to fuel their…
You can get a lot from giving...Yoink! is a mobile and web-based free marketplace that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy about giving stuff away to friends, neighbours and even complete strangers. Unwanted items…
Real Time Total Monthly Cost of home ownership for your LifestyleTLCengine helps solve real problems for real people. Mortgages account for only 50% of the actual cost of home ownership, so where is the rest of it? That is what TLCengine solves…
Automated contracts in SpanishMake personalized contracts on your phone in under 1 minute, in English or Spanish. Legitimo is specifically designed to legally protect people that live in primarily cash-based o…
A strategy-first approach to digital media and online marketingMediaWire provides advising, facilitation, training, and coaching in social business strategy. Through our Online Business Marketing University, a joint programme with AMMA Market…
Revolutionize humanitarian organizations with technologyLeverage revolutionizes humanitarian organizations through application of modern technology and business practices. Our technology manages fund raising, surveys beneficiaries, des…
Digital Mobile Voting PlatformV is a digital platform that empowers us all, as members of civic, social, financial and political organizations, to directly influence the decisions that affect our every day liv…
Connecting people to benefits they deserveABO (Access Benefits Online) is a sophisticated SaaS platform that empowers people by connecting them to vital supplemental benefits and services. ABO is an expert so the client d…
Crowdfunding meals from restaurants to local soup kitchens. MealTics is an online platform that allows people to crowdfund meals from featured restaurants that get delivered to local soup kitchens and homeless shelters. Every month to show…
Truismo connects people with socially responsible businesses and causesTruismo is a mobile app that lets people discover socially responsible businesses around them, as well as the causes they support. Ever notice when brands and local businesses sup…
Social Support NetworkIn life, who do you turn to when you’re faced with one of life’s many challenges? And who turns to you? The answer is your “social support network,” usually consisting of friends,…
An Ebay/Etsy hybrid marketplace for street vendors Vendedy is a social enterprise tech startup that connects global consumers to the most remote street artisan designs. What started as a student blog conversation about digitizing…
Changing the World One Quarter At a TimeGood St. is a subscription charity program making charitable giving easy and meaningful. You choose a daily donation starting at 25¢. We send out an email every morning with an ov…
Honest Data. Better Business. Social Impact.Ulula enables industry leaders in oil, gas, and mining to predict and prevent environmental, social, and governance risks by turning mobile crowd-sourced data from stakeholders in…
Entrepreneurs share resources to get their needs metVillage Green is a web application for entrepreneurs to get their needs met through sharing. The application enables entrepreneurs and innovators to post what needs they have, and…
Mapping software for some of the leading nonprofits and foundations in the US.OpenAction is a social enterprise that maps and brings greater awareness to every social impact project in the world. Our application leverages smart technology and open data stan…
Social video platform for environmental innovatorsLOCAL is a streaming video and social media channel and crowdsourced social app that embraces the power of thinking -- and acting -- locally. LOCAL's mission is to produce stories…
Bone broth truckSimilar to a food truck, the Bone Broth Truck provides nourishing bone broth to those on the go -- health enthusiasts, CrossFit hard bodies, late-night party goers, & more. WHAT I…
higher education consulting for international studentsStonehill Educational Consultants offers an immensely customized, student-oriented consulting service focused on the process of U.S. university admissions. We also believe in equa…
singles meet at charity events, non-profits raise $Dating For A Cause provides a platform for singles to connect on causes they care about at charity-related events, while aiding non-profits and individual organizers to bring awar…
Work.io for EducationAn online marketplace for schools to find experts not just a consultant
online bake saleBaking for Good sells delicious brownies and cookies and gives 15% of every purchase to a cause the customer chooses. It's like sending flowers, but better. You can send our baked…
The online project that makes traveling the world easier!Our web platform is a fresh, and innovative approach to the travel social space....It is the first global network to encourage people to travel, share travel experiences, explore…
What Really Matterskrdts is a revolutionary online platform dedicated to spreading goodness across the globe by creating a new unit of goodness, a “krdt” (pronounced credit). Here at krdts, we feel…
Low-fee strategy consulting for startups.
Culture. People. Community.
Software - Print 100 pages. Plant a Tree.The premise of Print a Forest is simple: Print 100 pages. Plant a tree. That’s it. All the person printing has to do is use our free computer software and be open to having a smal…
Linking healthcare professionals in emerging markets.Develop Link provides tools to help medical aid efforts collaborate with local healthcare infrastructure in developing countries. We are piloting with a capacity planning tool so…
Online retailer of sustainable luxuryAn online retailer of socially conscious home and lifestyle goods, Histoire provides a shopping destination for design-savvy consumers who enjoy beautiful, unique products that ar…
Whole Foods of online fashionModavanti is an online retailer for stylish sustainable fashion. It is the one-stop destination for the socially conscious fashionista to find clothing that fits her values withou…
Mobile app that helps communities recover faster through self-organized disaster relief. Peer-to-Peer Disaster Recovery. Jointly is a mobile app that helps communities self-organize disaster relief to recover faster and sustain long-term recovery. By directly connecti…
N*C organizes data to help workers create sustainable, actionable career plans.N*C organizes data to empower individuals with the practical knowledge to make career transitions without losing ground. We diminish the skills gap by preparing workers for change…
Design/Architecture Meets Social InnovationWe provide design and architectural services at market rate for residential and commercial clients. For every project completed, we donate a project to an individual or organizati…
Organic vegan meal delivery service CitiVegan's mission is to make eating a plant based diet easy and accessible to people. We do this by offering an organic, delicious, whole food based vegan meal delivery service.…
laserA laser pointer is a small laser designed to highlight something of interest by projecting a small bright spot of colored light onto it. The laser beam is not in itself visible fr…
Responsible employer matching serviceWe are building a resposible employer matching service that connects families with care needs (child care, elder care, housekeeping) with trained and vetted workers, based on term…
We're a community of professional women who review our employers' benefits and culture
Sparking Generosity We build elegant tools to communicate and facilitate generosity. Kindrid has pioneered an innovative way to facilitate donations of any amount via SMS (Smart Giving). On the front…
Social Fundraising for local community Movements Hoontos is a Social Think Tank and Social Fundraising network, which brings local people together with common Goals & Ideas for Change. Check out some of the Ideas Moving on Hoont…
Online Charity Auctions BidKind is an online charity auction site that raises funds for nonprofit organizations by offering users access to celebrities, prominent brands and unforgettable experiences. Bi…
Mobile micro-philanthropy13.6% of Americans – more than 31.9 million people – attended at least one classical music concert in 2012, but we think that number should be higher. Every night, thousands of se…
Necktie Tailoring ServiceSKINNYFATTIES specializes in tailoring and designing neckties. Putting ties to good use since 2012. Free shipping worldwide.
Debating the Business of "Doing Good"Tiny Spark is an in-depth interview program aimed at igniting debate about the Business of Doing Good. Hosted by a public radio veteran, Tiny Spark looks closely and critically at…
McKinsey of Water CrisisWater Collective brings life-lasting clean water through robust solutions and economic empowerment. Having a supportive economy is essential to keep a clean water source running.…
enter address, avoid slumlordsAbout SlumlordCityNYC: Finding housing in New York City on a limited budget can be overwhelmingly difficult; and, once you think you have found a place to live, getting informatio…
Supply & Demand Business Model: Export/Import grains, coffee, bldg material US/Caribbean
Hands-on Experiential Learning Opportunities for YouthGo Do! exists as both a youth development organization AND a social movement. We're inspiring a generation to "go do." We know that youth learn best through authentic, hands-on ex…
Free Trading with ShakesHandshake allows you to trade for goods and services being offered member to member with shakes that you have earned from selling an offer, joining the site, adding friends and mo…
An International Wellness, Philanthropy & Conscious Networking Community for Women
Let us treat you like the royalty you are.We provide Private Chef services as well as bar and restaurant recovery systems.
Social impact journalism & eventsNationSwell is a multi-platform media company that elevates and drives action behind solutions to America's greatest national challenges. We cover innovative ideas about governanc…
Community powered urban safetyWEGO is the go-to place for urban safety, providing a dedicated platform for communities to work together to build safer cities. WEGO’s mission is to change the dynamics of person…