Top Washington Social Impact Startups (13)

We are reversing climate change. Nori is a platform that makes it easy to fund carbon removal from the atmosphere. A platform that allows businesses to help repair our planet by removing any carbon emissions they can’t yet avoid creating. We've started with supporting regenerative agriculture projects that store carbon in the soil.

The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) is a non-profit trade association that combines the power of more than 1,000 tech companies to solve problems they cannot easily solve alone. We create programs, deliver services, and form partnerships which help our members. How do we do this? - We develop new talent by operating a national tech apprenticeship program. - We deliver high value,...

Joon Care is a teletherapy practice that provides high-quality and accessible mental health care to youth and young adults ages 13-24. We combine the benefits of one-on-one therapy with a convenient, app-based experience. Our unique approach leverages technology to make high-quality, evidence-based therapy more accessible and more engaging for teens and young adults. Our clients get the best of traditional...

You name it—we ticket (and attend) it. Big festivals, small shows. Opera and … punk rock opera. Roller derby. Burlesque. Craft brew openings. Zombie walks. Brown Paper Tickets is the socially conscious leader for ticketing and event registration, helping event organizers across the globe plan, promote and sell out events.

Imperative is a platform that helps hybrid organizations build employee connection through high-impact conversations & relationships — the kind that used to only be possible when face-to-face. For over a decade, we’ve been dedicated to fixing what’s broken about today’s workplace: the lack of connection and belonging among employees. We believe that meaningful human connection at work is the key...

At Possible, we believe financial health is something everyone deserves. It’s our mission to help you and your community, break the debt cycle and unlock economic mobility for generations to come. We’re unwavering in our commitment to this mission, and love building products and services that prove changing the industry for the better is, in fact, Possible.

Syndio is a tech startup with ambition. We were founded on the belief that companies must do more than just say employees are their most valuable asset — they need to prove it. Using our technology to empower, data to inform, and expertise to inspire, we help some of the world's leading companies embed workplace equity into their core business.

We're transforming the food supply chain by helping grocery stores increase profit margins and sales volume while simultaneously minimizing food and beverage waste. Using machine learning, Shelf Engine forecasts demand for highly perishable foods and automates the entire ordering process, saving retailers money and reducing risk by buying back any unsold items. Launched in 2015, Seattle-based Shelf Engine manages orders...

DroneSeed offers full lifecycle services for forestry management by using an efficient, cost-competitive fleet of drones to reduce reliance on manual labor. Founded in 2016 by eco-tech startup veterans DroneSeed first won the Beaverton, Oregon $100K Challenge. Shortly after, they were one of the nine startups out of 1,000 applicants to be selected for the TechStars Seattle program. Currently, DroneSeed...

Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress in the United States by removing barriers that hold people back. Pivotal Ventures expands opportunity and accelerates equality in the United States through high-impact investments, partnerships, and advocacy. We focus on areas where social progress has stalled—and where we can have the biggest impact. Like Melinda, we’re clear-eyed about the stubborn problems...

Upstream USA works to expand opportunity by reducing unplanned pregnancy across the U.S. We work in partnership with health centers to strengthen reproductive care and autonomy by increasing equitable access to the full range of contraceptive options. Founded in 2014, Upstream is on track to achieve nationwide impact at scale. Our goal through 2024 is to partner with health centers that...

We are strategic advisors dedicated to creating a thriving future for people and communities around the world. We partner with private and community foundations, individual and venture philanthropists, government agencies, multilaterals, NGOs, and mission driven private sector organizations. We engage marginalized people and communities to understand underlying attitudes, preferences, behaviors, and needs. We develop strategies for impact, and conduct rigorous evaluations...

WEconnect is a technology platform that provides on the go support for those in recovery. WEconnect enhances and supports recovery through automatic 24/7 tracking of mind, body, and spiritual activities. Instant alerts and GPS verification of activities increase accountability as clients stay close to their support network.