DONOR FOR NGOs

🌍 International Donors & Foundations (Innovation & Grants)

  1. World Bank Innovation Fund – supports tech‑driven development projects

  2. UNDP Innovation Facility – grants for sustainable development innovations

  3. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – Grand Challenges & development tech grants

  4. Rockefeller Foundation – innovation initiatives in resilience, health, food

  5. Ford Foundation – social justice innovators across developing countries

  6. Skoll Foundation – social entrepreneurs using technology for impact

  7. Open Society Foundations – grants in democracy, media innovation

  8. Lemelson Foundation – invention-based innovation in emerging economies

  9. Omidyar Network – social impact investing in tech for good

  10. Chanzuckerberg Initiative – funding education and health tech innovation

  11. Schmidt Futures – science and technology innovation grants & talent programs FundsforNGOs+1The Wings of Women+1Wikipedia


🏢 Corporate Venture Capital Arms (Global CVCs)

  1. Google Ventures (GV) – Alphabet’s independent VC arm AllBusiness.com+1Scribd+1

  2. Intel Capital – invests in deep tech, AI, compute (spinning out in 2025) Axios+1AllBusiness.com+1

  3. Salesforce Ventures – backs cloud, SaaS, AI‑related startups

  4. Cisco Investments – strategic investments in networking/video/security

  5. Qualcomm Ventures – mobile, IoT, AI, infrastructure startups Reddit+2AllBusiness.com+2Business Insider+2Wikipedia+1AllBusiness.com+1

  6. Samsung Catalyst Fund – deep tech & AI startups globally Wikipedia

  7. Novartis Venture Fund – biotech & health science startups (~$750M) Biotech+1Scribd+1

  8. Leaps by Bayer – invests in life‑science paradigm shifts (~$1.7B) Wikipedia+6Labiotech.eu+6Scribd+6

  9. M Ventures (Merck KGaA) – biotech, sustainability, frontier tech Labiotech.eu

  10. Pfizer Ventures – early-stage transformative pharma & biotech companies AllBusiness.com+3Biotech+3Scribd+3

  11. JJDC (Johnson & Johnson Innovation) – multistage medical and biotech investments Labiotech.eu+1FasterCapital+1


🚀 Accelerators, Prize & Innovation Competitions

  1. MIT Solve – large prize challenges and grants ($10k–150k) CHANGEMAKR.ASIA+1LinkedIn+1

  2. XPRIZE Foundation – multimillion‑dollar prize competitions for breakthrough tech

  3. Intel Global Challenge – women tech innovators globally ($20k–100k) The Wings of Women

  4. Cartier Women’s Initiative – impact‑focused women entrepreneurs awards ($30k–100k) The Wings of Women

  5. Echoing Green Fellowship – social entrepreneurs funding & leadership support The Wings of Women+1pitchdrive.com+1

  6. Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship – women business grants & zero‑interest loans The Wings of Women

  7. Global Innovation Fund (GIF) – development‑oriented equity‑free grants and investments FundsforNGOs


👼 Angel Networks & Impact Investors

  1. COREangels – international angel community investing in tech & AI startups Scribd+4coreangels.com+4pitchdrive.com+4

  2. Angels for Impact (Italy) – impact tech startups (€100k–500k) pitchdrive.com+1LinkedIn+1

  3. Be Angels (Belgium) – oldest Belgian angel network (>380 startups financed) pitchdrive.com

  4. BAN Flanders (Belgium) – angel network and training for Flemish startups (€750K) pitchdrive.com

  5. Business Angels Network Germany (BAND) – coalition of German angel groups and investors pitchdrive.com

  6. Business Angels Malta (BAM) – network connecting startups & European investors pitchdrive.com


🏛️ National Innovation Funds & Agency-Led Programs

  1. High‑Tech Gründerfonds (Germany) – public‑private seed fund (~€1M per startup) Wikipedia

  2. Innosuisse (Switzerland) – science‑based startup support & grants

  3. Innovate UK Smart Grants – UK R&D funding for bold innovation

  4. Start‑Up Chile – equity‑free seed grants (~$40k) for global startups

  5. K‑Startup Grand Challenge (South Korea) – government‑backed global accelerator

  6. ASEAN Innovation Fund – supports deep tech / regional innovation projects

  7. NEDO Global Ventures Fund (Japan) – up to ¥1B for sustainability tech

  8. Japan Green Innovation Fund – clean tech and sustainability grants

🌍 Major Global Development & Innovation Grant-Funders

  1. Green Climate Fund – Largest climate finance fund under the UNFCCC, supporting adaptation and mitigation in developing countries
    [greenclimate.fund] Wikipedia

  2. European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) – EU innovation agency funding acceleration, research, and scale‑ups across Europe
    [eit.europa.eu] Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1

  3. Schmidt Futures – Philanthropic venture supporting science/tech innovation, fellowships, and moonshot funding
    [schmidtfutures.com] Wikipedia


🌐 Impact Investment Funds & Blended Finance Models

  1. IforD – Investing for Development – Luxembourg-based blended-finance umbrella fund targeting microfinance, climate, female entrepreneurship
    [iford.lu] Investing For Develo+1Shockwave Foundation+1

  2. SEAF – Small Enterprise Assistance Funds – Growth capital fund serving SMEs in emerging markets, with a significant footprint in Bangladesh
    [seaf.com] Wikipedia

  3. Blue Haven Initiative – U.S.-based impact investment fund backing early-stage ventures with social/environmental impact in Africa & elsewhere
    [bluehaveninitiative.com] Wikipedia+1Financial Times+1

  4. Allivate Impact Capital – Blended public-private impact fund focusing on affordable housing and community development (USA-based)
    [allivateimpactcapital.org] Wikipedia+2allivateimpactcapital.org+2Impact-Linked Finance Fund+2


🌱 Thematic & Regional Blended-Finance Programs

  1. Grow Asia Impact Funds – Southeast Asia blended funding in agriculture, rural enterprise, women’s empowerment (~USD 20M)
    [growasia.org] Grow Asia

  2. Impact-Linked Funds (ILF) – Managed by Roots of Impact; thematic funds including Bangladesh-focused B‑Briddhi, fintech, WASH via open calls
    [ilf‑fund.org] Impact-Linked Finance Fund

  3. Catalytic Finance Foundation (R20) – Founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger; funds low-carbon subnational infrastructure projects globally
    [catalyticfinance.org] Wikipedia


🌟 Philanthropic & Prize-Focused Innovation Funders

  1. Global Innovation Fund (GIF) – Development-sector startup grants, debt and equity for impact‑oriented innovations
    [globalinnovation.fund] (implicit reference)

  2. GIF’s Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund – A specific GIF thematic fund supporting adaptation initiatives in partnership with UK’s FCDO
    [linked via GIF site] FundsforNGOs+1Wikipedia+1

  3. Roddenberry Foundation – Catalyst Fund – Accepts proposals for early-stage global innovation projects across various themes
    [roddenberryfoundation.org] via FundsforNGOs reference FundsforNGOs

  4. Cisco Global Impact Grant Program – Equity-free cash grants for nonprofits innovating in education, empowerment, human needs
    [cisco.com] via FundsforNGOs Impact-Linked Finance Fund+5FundsforNGOs+5Investing For Develo+5

  5. Pulitzer Center Gender Equality Grants – Journalism project grants focusing on women and girls empowerment worldwide
    [pulitzercenter.org] via FundsforNGOs FundsforNGOsdolmaimpact.com+1asiacf.org+1

OrganizationTypeFocus/ModelWebsite
Green Climate FundUN Funder & climate grantClimate adaptation/mitigationgreenclimate.fund
European Institute of Innovation & TechEU Innovation AgencyResearch, acceleration, scale‑upseit.europa.eu
Schmidt FuturesPhilanthropic VentureTalent, science/tech innovationschmidtfutures.com
IforD (Investing for Development)Blended-Finance FundMicrofinance, climate, gender inclusioniford.lu
SEAFImpact Investment FundSME growth capital in emerging marketsseaf.com
Blue Haven InitiativeImpact VCEarly-stage ventures in underserved regionsbluehaveninitiative.com
Grow Asia Impact FundsPublic–Private blended fundAgriculture, inclusion in SE Asiagrowasia.org
Impact‑Linked Funds (Roots of Impact)Thematic blended fundsBangladesh, fintech, WASH, gender, educationilf‑fund.org
Catalytic Finance Foundation (R20)Climate infrastructure fundSub-national green infrastructure financingcatalyticfinance.org
Roddenberry Foundation – Catalyst FundPrize/Innovation grantEarly global innovation ideasroddenberryfoundation.org
Cisco Global Impact GrantsEquity-free cash grantsNGOs working in social innovationcisco.com
Pulitzer Center – Gender EqualityJournalism impact grantsGender empowerment reportingpulitzercenter.org

 

🌍  Global Innovation Fund (GIF)

#InstitutionDescriptionWebsite
1Global Innovation Fund (GIF)Grants & equity for impactful, scalable social innovationshttps://www.globalinnovation.fund
2Green Climate Fund (GCF)UNFCCC fund for climate adaptation/mitigation projectshttps://www.greenclimate.fund
3Schmidt FuturesScience and tech moonshot funding and fellowshipshttps://www.schmidtfutures.com
4Roddenberry Foundation – Catalyst FundSmall grants for early-stage global innovation ideashttps://roddenberryfoundation.org
5Cisco Global Impact Grant ProgramGrants for nonprofits addressing critical human needshttps://www.cisco.com
6UNDP Innovation FacilityInnovation support in SDG-aligned projectshttps://www.undp.org/innovation
7USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV)Tiered grant program for global development innovationhttps://www.usaid.gov/div
8Pulitzer Center Gender Equality GrantsGrants for journalism on gender equality & empowermenthttps://pulitzercenter.org
9Innovating for Climate Resilience (GIF)GIF sub-program focused on climate adaptationhttps://www.globalinnovation.fund/our-approach/climate
10IforD – Investing for DevelopmentLuxembourg-based blended finance umbrella fundhttps://www.iford.lu
11SEAF (Small Enterprise Assistance Funds)Global impact investing for SMEshttps://www.seaf.com
12Blue Haven InitiativeFamily office investing in mission-driven enterpriseshttps://bluehaveninitiative.com
13Roots of Impact – Impact-Linked Fund (ILF)Results-based financing for social entrepreneurshttps://ilf-fund.org
14Grow Asia Impact FundsSE Asia innovation support in agriculturehttps://www.growasia.org
15Catalytic Finance Foundation (R20)Blended finance for low-carbon infrastructurehttps://www.r20.org
16Global Grand Challenges – Gates FoundationHealth, gender, and tech innovation challengeshttps://grandchallenges.org
17Cartier Women’s InitiativeGrants for women-led social innovation startupshttps://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com
18Skoll FoundationGrants and awards for social entrepreneurshttps://skoll.org
19Omidyar NetworkSocial and digital innovation for equitable societyhttps://www.omidyar.com
20Acumen FundPatient capital and grants for social innovationhttps://acumen.org

🌍 1–25 Global Innovation & Impact Institutions

  1. Global Innovation Fund – Equity‑free grants, debt & equity for social impact [globalinnovation.fund] Global Innovation Fund+1ImpactAssets – Invest with Meaning+1

  2. Green Climate Fund (GCF) – UNCFCC‑backed climate project finance [greenclimate.fund] Wikipedia

  3. Global Environment Facility (GEF) – Large multilateral grants for biodiversity & climate [thegef.org] Wikipedia

  4. Schmidt Futures – Philanthropic funding for science/technology moonshots [schmidtfutures.com] The GIINWikipedia

  5. Catalytic Finance Foundation (R20) – Catalytic blended financing for green infrastructure [catalyticfinance.org] Wikipedia

  6. Impact Assets (IA 50) – Directory showcasing 50 leading impact fund managers [impactassets.org] Wikipedia+15ImpactAssets – Invest with Meaning+15ImpactAssets – Invest with Meaning+15

  7. GIIN (Global Impact Investing Network) – Global impact investing advocacy network [thegiin.org] The GIIN+2The GIIN+2ImpactAssets – Invest with Meaning+2

  8. Convergence Finance – Blended finance deal-flow platform connecting investors and development capital [convergence.finance] UNESCO+4convergence.finance+4convergence.finance+4

  9. SEAF (Small Enterprise Assistance Funds) – SME growth capital in emerging markets [seaf.com] The GIIN

  10. Blue Haven Initiative – Family-office impact investing across climate & social sectors [bluehaveninitiative.com] Wikipedia

  11. Omidyar Network – Social and digital innovation investments [omidyar.com] Wikipedia+1convergence.finance+1

  12. Acumen Fund – Patient capital and grants for scalable social enterprises [acumen.org] Wikipedia

  13. LeapFrog Investments – Private equity focused on financial inclusion & health [leapfrog.investments] convergence.finance+12Wikipedia+12Charity Charge+12

  14. BlueOrchard Finance – Impact-first debt & equity investing in emerging markets [blueorchard.com] FundsforNGOs+2Wikipedia+2Investopedia+2

  15. Yunus Social Business – Social enterprises and impact investing, led by Nobel laureate Yunus [yunussocialbusiness.com] Wikipedia

  16. Bridges Fund Management – UK-based impact private equity manager [bridgesfundmanagement.com] Wikipedia

  17. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Strategic Investment Fund – Development-sector investment fund [gatesfoundation.org] Wikipedia

  18. International Finance Corporation (IFC) Investments – DFI investment arm of the World Bank Group [ifc.org] Wikipedia

  19. Actis Capital – Energy, infrastructure and sustainable investments in emerging markets [act.is] Wikipedia

  20. Quadria Capital – Healthcare-focused impact investor in Asia [quadria.com] Wikipedia

  21. Future Planet Capital – Climate, health, education and sustainable growth investments [futureplanetcapital.com] Wikipedia

  22. Synthesis Capital – Food-tech & sustainability private equity firm [synthesis.capital] Wikipedia

  23. Norrsken Foundation – Swedish nonprofit & accelerator supporting impact startups [norrskenfoundation.org] Wikipedia

  24. Sustainable Development Investment Partnership (SDIP) – Public-private blended infrastructure financing [un‑oecd context] Wikipedia

  25. Shell Foundation – Philanthropic foundation backing energy inclusion and sustainable enterprises [shellfoundation.org] convergence.finance+1The GIIN+1

DONOR FOR STARTUP

1. Kiva

Crowdfunding platform focused on microloans for underserved communities worldwide.

2. Echoing Green

Fellowship program supporting emerging social entrepreneurs with seed funding and leadership training.

3. Ashoka

Global network of social entrepreneurs focused on system-changing innovations.

4. Acumen

Impact investment fund supporting social enterprises addressing poverty.

5. Charity Navigator

Platform evaluating and promoting trusted charities for donor support.

6. JustGiving

Global online fundraising platform for nonprofits and individual causes.

7. Idealist

Job board and community platform connecting people with nonprofits and social impact jobs.

8. Catchafire

Matches skilled volunteers with nonprofits for pro bono professional services.

9. GlobalGiving Accelerator

Program that helps nonprofits raise funds and scale by providing training and exposure.

10. DoSomething.org

Youth-focused platform promoting social campaigns and volunteering opportunities.

11. UNDP Accelerator Labs

Network supporting innovative solutions to development challenges globally.

12. The DO School

Impact-focused education and venture-building organization for social entrepreneurs.

13. SOCAP (Social Capital Markets)

Conferences and community connecting impact investors and social entrepreneurs.

14. The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

Early-stage funding and support for high-impact social enterprises.

15. Echoing Green Fellowship

Leadership and seed funding for social innovators.

16. FundsforNGOs

Platform providing grants, funding opportunities, and resources for NGOs.

17. One Percent for the Planet

Network connecting businesses and nonprofits for environmental impact funding.

18. Benevity

Corporate giving and employee engagement platform supporting nonprofits.

19. Impact Hub

Global network of co-working spaces and incubators for social enterprises.

20. Chuffed.org

Crowdfunding platform dedicated to social causes and nonprofits.

21. Seedstars

Global competition and investment platform for startups in emerging markets.

22. Social Innovation Exchange (SIX)

Global community for sharing social innovation knowledge and practices.

23. OpenIDEO

Crowdsourced platform for designing innovative social impact solutions.

24. MicroMentor

Mentorship platform connecting entrepreneurs with business experts.

25. Fledge

Global accelerator supporting for-profit social enterprises.

1. Sequoia Capital (USA)

One of the top global VC firms, investing in companies like Apple, Google, Airbnb.

2. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) (USA)

Leading VC focused on software, AI, fintech, and biotech.

3. Accel Partners (USA/Global)

Early and growth-stage investor, known for Facebook, Dropbox.

4. Kleiner Perkins (USA)

Pioneer in tech VC, invested in Google, Amazon, Twitter.

5. Benchmark Capital (USA)

Focused on early-stage startups, backing companies like Uber, Twitter.

6. Lightspeed Venture Partners (USA/Global)

Invests in enterprise tech, consumer, and health tech startups.

7. Index Ventures (Europe/USA)

Global VC with strong European presence, invests in Skype, Dropbox.

8. Bessemer Venture Partners (USA)

One of the oldest VC firms with diversified portfolio.

9. Tiger Global Management (USA/Global)

Focus on growth-stage tech startups worldwide.

10. GV (Google Ventures) (USA)

Alphabet’s VC arm, invests in AI, biotech, consumer tech.

11. SoftBank Vision Fund (Japan/Global)

Massive fund investing in global tech giants.

12. Balderton Capital (Europe)

Leading European early-stage VC.

13. Index Ventures (Europe/USA)

Focus on Europe and US markets, broad sector investment.

14. 500 Global (500 Startups) (USA/Global)

Early-stage VC and accelerator with global reach.

15. Northzone (Europe)

European early to growth-stage venture firm.

16. DFJ Growth (Draper Fisher Jurvetson) (USA)

Growth-stage investments in tech startups.

17. Greylock Partners (USA)

Silicon Valley VC with strong enterprise and consumer tech focus.

18. Union Square Ventures (USA)

Focus on internet-enabled services and platforms.

19. Founders Fund (USA)

Known for investing in space, AI, biotech, and tech disruptors.

20. IDG Capital (China/Global)

One of China’s largest VC firms investing globally.

21. Matrix Partners (USA/China/India)

Early-stage tech VC active in US and Asia.

22. Lightspeed India Partners (India)

Focus on Indian and Southeast Asian startups.

23. Kalaari Capital (India)

Early-stage VC focused on Indian tech startups.

24. Naspers Ventures (South Africa/Global)

Invests globally in tech companies, strong in emerging markets.

25. Tiger Global India (India/Global)

Part of Tiger Global focused on Indian startups.

1. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (USA)

Global leader in health, education, and poverty alleviation grants.

2. Ford Foundation (USA)

Supports social justice, human rights, and economic development.

3. Rockefeller Foundation (USA)

Focuses on health, food security, and climate resilience.

4. Open Society Foundations (USA)

Founded by George Soros, supports democracy and human rights.

5. Wellcome Trust (UK)

Major funder of biomedical research and global health.

6. The Walton Family Foundation (USA)

Supports education reform, environmental conservation, and community initiatives.

7. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Largest US health philanthropy focused on public health.

8. Carnegie Corporation of New York (USA)

Focuses on education, democracy, and international peace.

9. W.K. Kellogg Foundation (USA)

Supports children’s education, health, and community development.

10. The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation (USA)

Grants for education, environment, and global development.

11. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (USA)

Supports arts, humanities, and higher education.

12. The MasterCard Foundation (Canada)

Focuses on education and financial inclusion in Africa.

13. Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) (UK)

Supports child health, nutrition, and education.

14. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (USA)

Supports social justice, environment, and media.

15. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (USA)

Focuses on education, health, and family economic stability.

16. Bloomberg Philanthropies (USA)

Supports public health, education, and arts.

17. Dubai Cares (UAE)

Funds education projects in developing countries.

18. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (USA)

Supports global health, homelessness, and safe water.

19. The IKEA Foundation (Netherlands)

Focuses on children’s rights and refugee support.

20. The Skoll Foundation (USA)

Supports social entrepreneurs and innovative solutions.

21. Elton John AIDS Foundation (UK)

Focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.

22. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Switzerland)

Finances health programs worldwide.

23. The Clinton Foundation (USA)

Supports global health, economic development, and climate.

24. Robert Bosch Stiftung (Germany)

Supports health, education, and international relations.

25. The Lemelson Foundation (USA)

Focuses on invention and innovation to improve lives.

1. Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

Major multilateral bank providing grants and financing for development projects in Muslim countries.

2. The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS)

Supports scientific research, education, and community development.

3. The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC)

Supports Islamic finance innovation and economic development.

4. Alwaleed Philanthropies

Global Islamic philanthropic foundation focusing on poverty alleviation and empowerment.

5. Qatar Charity

Provides grants for education, health, and economic empowerment programs.

6. The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)

Supports development, education, health, and finance initiatives in Muslim communities.

7. The Islamic Relief Worldwide

Funds humanitarian, development, and poverty reduction projects.

8. The Noor Islamic Bank Foundation

Supports financial inclusion and community projects based on Islamic principles.

9. The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah)

Provides grants for research and cultural development.

10. Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD)

Fund by IsDB supporting poverty alleviation and economic development.

11. The Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy

Funds youth empowerment and community development projects.

12. The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

Supports conservation projects with Islamic ethics in nature stewardship.

13. The Al-Azhar Foundation

Supports Islamic education and community projects.

14. The Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Foundation

Supports healthcare, education, and social services in Muslim countries.

15. The Islamic Finance Council UK (IFC)

Provides technical support and grants for Islamic finance development.

16. The Dar Al-Maal Al-Islami Trust (DMI Trust)

Supports Islamic finance institutions and community initiatives.

17. The Qatar Foundation

Supports education, science, and community development projects.

18. The Islamic Development Fund

Focuses on supporting Shariah-compliant social enterprises and finance projects.

19. The Islamic Social Finance Foundation

Promotes zakat, waqf, and other Islamic social finance instruments.

20. The Sultan Qaboos Charity Foundation

Funds education, health, and social welfare projects.

21. The Al-Imdaad Foundation

International Islamic humanitarian relief and development organization.

22. The King Khalid Foundation

Supports social development and philanthropy in Saudi Arabia.

23. The Al-Maktoum Foundation

Provides grants for education, culture, and social welfare.

24. The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)

IsDB group member supporting private sector and SME development in OIC countries.

25. The MBI Al Jaber Foundation

Supports education, cultural heritage, and sustainable development projects.

1. Shariah Capital (Global)

Focuses on Shariah-compliant investments in fintech and technology startups.

2. Wa’ed Ventures (Saudi Arabia)

VC arm of Saudi Aramco, investing in early-stage tech startups, including Islamic finance.

3. Beesline Capital (Middle East)

Shariah-compliant VC focused on technology and impact investing.

4. Fajr Capital (GCC/Asia)

Private equity firm investing in Shariah-compliant sectors across emerging markets.

5. Mawared Capital (GCC)

Invests in Shariah-compliant ventures, focusing on fintech and SMEs.

6. Alkhabeer Capital (Saudi Arabia)

Private equity and asset management firm with Shariah-compliant investment portfolios.

7. Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (OIC)

The private sector arm of IsDB supporting Islamic private equity and venture capital funds.

8. Dubai Islamic Bank Ventures (UAE)

Investment arm focusing on Shariah-compliant fintech startups.

9. ADQ (Abu Dhabi)

Sovereign wealth fund investing in diverse sectors, including Shariah-compliant ventures.

10. Injazat Capital (Middle East)

VC firm specializing in technology and Shariah-compliant investments.

11. Crescent Enterprises (UAE)

Growth investor in Shariah-compliant businesses across multiple sectors.

12. Shorooq Partners (UAE)

Early-stage VC with a portfolio including Shariah-compliant fintech startups.

13. Global Ventures (Middle East)

Regional VC focusing on tech startups compliant with Islamic finance principles.

14. Arzan Venture Capital (Kuwait)

Invests in early-stage startups with ethical and Shariah-compliant business models.

15. BECO Capital (Middle East)

VC firm investing in tech startups with consideration for compliance.

16. Eureeca (Global/Middle East)

Equity crowdfunding platform focused on Shariah-compliant investments.

17. Faith Capital (UK)

Impact investment firm focusing on faith-based and socially responsible businesses.

18. VentureSouq (MENA)

VC focusing on technology startups with adherence to Islamic values.

19. Silicon Badia (Middle East)

Growth-stage VC open to Shariah-compliant tech ventures.

20. Wamda Capital (MENA)

Investment platform supporting startups in the MENA region, including compliant sectors.

21. Qatar Development Bank – QDB Ventures (Qatar)

Supports startups with a focus on Shariah-compliant innovation.

22. NOMU Ventures (Middle East)

Early-stage VC investing in Islamic fintech and ethical startups.

23. Riyad Taqnia Fund (Saudi Arabia)

Tech-focused VC investing in Shariah-compliant ventures.

24. Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Investment Fund (Qatar)

Supports innovation and startups aligned with Islamic finance principles.

25. Al-Amoudi Group Ventures (Saudi Arabia)

Private equity and VC with interests in Shariah-compliant sectors.

1. FMO (Netherlands)

Dutch development bank focusing on sustainable private sector investments in emerging markets.

2. IFC (International Finance Corporation)

World Bank Group’s private sector arm investing globally in development projects.

3. CDC Group (British International Investment)

UK’s development finance institution investing in growth markets worldwide.

4. Proparco (France)

French development finance institution focusing on private sector projects in developing countries.

5. Norfund (Norway)

Norwegian investment fund supporting sustainable businesses in developing countries.

6. KfW Development Bank (Germany)

German government’s DFI investing in sustainable development and finance.

7. BIO (Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries)

Belgian DFI focusing on private sector development in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

8. Swedfund (Sweden)

Swedish DFI investing in sustainable businesses in developing countries.

9. FinDev Canada

Canadian DFI investing in innovative projects that promote development.

10. CDC Group (UK)

UK’s development finance institution focusing on private sector investments.

11. OeEB (Austria)

Austrian development bank supporting sustainable projects in emerging markets.

12. SIFEM (Switzerland)

Swiss DFI investing in private equity funds and companies in developing countries.

13. East Ventures (Indonesia)

Venture capital focused on Southeast Asia with impact investment.

14. Amethis Finance (France/Africa)

Investment fund focused on African SMEs and midcaps.

15. HIVOS-Triodos Fund

Impact fund supporting sustainable enterprises in developing countries.

16. ResponsAbility Investments AG

Impact investment firm focused on emerging and frontier markets.

17. BlueOrchard Finance

Impact investment manager specializing in inclusive finance.

18. LeapFrog Investments

Focuses on emerging markets with investments in financial services.

19. Root Capital

Invests in agricultural businesses supporting rural communities.

20. Aavishkaar Group (India)

Impact investment firm investing in inclusive growth sectors.

21. Small Enterprise Assistance Fund (SEAF)

Global impact investment fund focusing on SMEs.

22. Incofin Investment Management

Impact fund manager specializing in microfinance and inclusive finance.

23. Triodos Investment Management

Impact investor focusing on sustainable development sectors.

24. AgDevCo (UK/Africa)

Impact investor in African agriculture.

25. ** responsAbility Microfinance Fund**

Invests in microfinance institutions worldwide to promote financial inclusion.

1. Google Ventures (GV)

AI-focused venture capital arm of Alphabet, invests in cutting-edge AI and fintech.

2. OpenAI Startup Fund

Supports startups innovating with AI technologies.

3. AI Fund

Dedicated fund for AI-driven startups with scalable solutions.

4. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)

Active investor in AI, fintech, and impact technologies.

5. Microsoft M12 Ventures

Invests in AI, cloud, and fintech startups globally.

6. IBM Ventures

Focus on AI, blockchain, and enterprise tech startups.

7. Salesforce Ventures

Invests in AI-powered enterprise software and platforms.

8. Element AI (ServiceNow)

Invests in AI startups transforming industries.

9. Fidelity Investments

Strategic investments in AI and fintech startups.

10. Sequoia Capital

Global investor with a strong AI and fintech portfolio.

11. Tiger Global Management

Growth-stage investor focusing on AI-enabled fintech.

12. SoftBank Vision Fund

Massive tech investment fund with AI and fintech focus.

13. IDG Capital

Active in AI and fintech investments globally.

14. Baillie Gifford

Growth investor interested in innovative technology.

15. Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

Supports innovative Shariah-compliant financial tech solutions.

16. Wa’ed Ventures (Saudi Aramco)

Saudi Arabia’s VC focused on tech startups including Islamic fintech.

17. Alwaleed Philanthropies

Global philanthropic fund supporting innovative Islamic finance projects.

18. The Rockefeller Foundation

Supports AI-driven social impact innovations.

19. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Invests in technology for global development and financial inclusion.

20. Acumen Fund

Impact investor focusing on technology to serve underserved communities.

21. Village Capital

Invests in startups with social impact, often using AI for inclusion.

22. FMO (Netherlands)

Development finance institution funding innovative fintech in emerging markets.

23. BlueOrchard Finance

Impact investor in fintech and inclusive finance.

24. 500 Startups (500 Global)

Early-stage investor with focus on AI and fintech globally.

25. Global Innovation Fund

Supports innovative technologies with social impact potential.

Abbot’s ButcherArtisan plant-based meats
AllozymesFast and affordable enzyme development platform
AqualithNext-generation batteries and battery materials
ArtycRefrigerant-free, reusable, active cooling containers.
Asterix FoodsNext wave of functional bioactive animal-free proteins
Atlantic Fish CoCultivated seafood, starting with black sea bass.
Avalo.aiDecarbonizing fashion’s dirtiest crop, cotton
Ayrton EnergyEnabling hydrogen storage within an organic liquid, which can be handled and transported no differently than gasoline.
BeeflowIncreasing crop yields by providing the next generation of bee pollination to farmers
BioCraftCultured meat for pets.
BioeutecticsReplacing petrochemical solvents involved in industrial processes with biodegradable, nature-born alternatives
BioFluffPlant-based fur to support the fashion industry and replace animal and plastic fur.
Bloom LabsSilks, wool, and cashmere, made from waste
Bosque FoodsWhole muscle meat alternatives grown naturally from fungi
Bucha BioNovel biomaterials grown by fermenting infinitely renewable bacterial-nanocellulose
California CulturedCell based chocolate without the deforestation or exploitation
California Organic FertilizersWorld’s first organic ammonia fertilizer, made from farm waste with anaerobic digestion
Capra BiosciencesBiofilm-based bioreactor technology creating chemicals from waste using natural processes, reducing biomanufacturing capex.
Carbon BridgeReplacing bunker fuel with microbial methanol
CarbonadeSustainable aviation fuel with single step carbon capture and utilization
Cargo KiteCargoKite enables flexible maritime logistics through 100% emission free micro cargo ships
CarmaOccupancy validation and road-user charging
CauldronHigh performance continuous precision fermentation
Ceres Waves (fka Energy Pang)World’s first “electrofertilizer” device, boosting crops and livestock growth with ultra-low energy electric field.
Chinova BioworksClean-label shelf-life extender extracted from white button mushrooms.
Climate CropImproving photosynthesis in many crops
CocoonTurning industrial waste like steel slag into sustainable cement — all while capturing CO2.
CroBioDesigning microbes to regenerate and enhance soil, improving plant drought resistance.
DivigasNext-generation hydrogen purification
Drip AIHydropanel harvests
Earnest AgricultureTurning farm waste into probiotics consortium that increase crop yields.
Endless WestMakers of molecular spirits
Farm MineralsCarbon capsules with vast surface area allowing fertilizers to cover 1000x the acreage.
FlairWireless thermostats and Smart Vents installed in minutes.
FormlabsHigh-resolution 3D printing designed for your desktop
FullfilyIndia’s Fastest Growing Tech-Enabled Full Stack EV-as-a-Service
Gaia AIApplying robotics and AI to solve climate change.
Gozen BioworksAnimal free leather with unprecedented strength, look, and feel.
Green Li-ionBattery recycling technology for higher yields and purity
Harmony Baby NutritionDeveloper of breast milk protein-based formulas
HuueHuue is making cleaner jeans with an eco-friendly indigo dyeing process
IngrediomeReal Meat and Seafood made from CO2
Keel LabsHarnessing the radical potential of our oceans to transform the textile industry
LingroveCreating ‘wood’ without the tree for our built interiors — wall veneers, flooring, furniture, and cabinetry
Livin FarmsReady-to-go industrial insect farming modules turning organic and industrial waste into value.
LypidLypid makes vegan oils perform like animal fat
MaterialCreating Li-Ion batteries by 3D printing.
microTERRAUsing lemna, a tiny aquatic plant, to produce high-value food ingredients.
MIMiC SystemsDesigning solid-state heating and cooling systems at a building scale.
MiticoIntegrated solution capturing 90% of industrial post-combustion CO2 sources using granulated metal carbonate sorption technology (GMC).
moriAll-natural protective layer to slow down the spoiling process of food and keep fresher food for longer.
multus mediaCreating animal-free growth media for the cultivated meat industry
MUTAEnd-to-end waste management platform to turn waste into opportunity and boost recycling rates in LATAM.
MycoWorksCreating materials with the power of organic technology
Neptune RoboticsAn underwater drone for the marine industry
New CultureRevolutionising how dairy products are made
NitrofixEmissions-free ammonia available on-site
NotCoAI for food product formulation
Novoloop (fka BioCellection)Sustainable materials for a changing planet
NovoNutrientsFood from CO2
NukokoCocoa-free chocolate that is healthier and dramatically less impactful on the environment
Ozone BioEmissions-free nylon chemicals
Perfect DaySustainable dairy protein from precision fermentation
PILIBiobased low-carbon dyes and pigments for industrial products
PLANETARIANSAffordable and superior plant-based meat through ingredient innovation
Prime RootsFungi for foodies
Prolific MachinesOptogenetic Biomanufacturing for pharma and the food industry
Pulse IndustrialIoT solutions for industrial equipment failures
PulsenicsUnlocking the potential of data in the electrochemical industry
Puna BioNitrogen-fixing soil microbes that work every time. 
PureLiBossting lithium extraction and production from brine sources.
QneticFlywheel energy storage system with the biggest energy capacity in the world.
R-ZeroBiosafety company using UV-C disinfection to make shared indoor spaces safe and clinically clean.
Renewell EnergyRepurposing idle oil and gas wells into low cost, highly flexible energy storage.
Renovate RoboticsRoofing Robot
SepPureThe sustainable solution to industrial chemical separation
SilanaAutomating fashion production, from the roll of fabric to the finished garment 
SmartexTextile industry production defects reduced to ZERO
SpiralWaveA new class of plasma that converts flue gasses into marine methanol via Direct Air Utilization
Still BrightAdvancing the sustainable, economic, and domestic production of copper
SunGreenH2Revolutionizing zero-emissions green hydrogen
Swap RoboticsRobots for Solar Vegetation Cutting & Snow Removal
Terra BioindustriesTurning spent grain into dried plant-based protein ingredient and fermentation feedstock.
Terran RoboticsTurning dirt into affordable homes
The EVERY CompanyEgg proteins via precision fermentation
Tidal VisionTurning shrimp shell waste into apparel fibers and ag inputs
TômtexDesigning the future of sustainable biomaterial
Transition BiominingHarnessing the power of native microbial communities to accelerate metals extraction
Unicorn BiotechnologiesPowering the cellular agriculture revolution
unspunCustomized and automated manufacturing for apparel
Upside FoodsThe leader in cell based meat
Veloz BioMolecular farming without the farm
Vertical OceansFully AI controlled, decarbonized shrimp production
VIA FuelsSynthetic drop-in fuel for jets and more.
VoltStorageRedox flow batteries for the grid.
Voyage FoodsChocolate, cold brew, and nut butters — made from food waste. 
Windfall BioNature-based technology that enables farmers to transform methane into organic fertilizer
xFuelDrop-in, low-carbon advanced fuel from biomass waste.
Xias Bio LimitedSustainable high performance alternative to single function animal-derived or recombinant protein, for cosmetics, personal care, biotech and life science manufacturing.
ZymochemRe-imagining microbes for brewing chemicals
VC FirmKey Sectors Covered
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)AI, Fintech, SaaS, Bio/Health, Crypto
Sequoia CapitalFintech, AI, Healthtech, Enterprise
Khosla VenturesAI, Climate Tech, Fintech, Health
SoftBank Vision FundAI, Robotics, Healthtech
General CatalystFintech, Health, AI, Consumer
Bessemer Venture PartnersFintech, Health, SaaS, Enterprise
FelicisAI, Digital Health, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure
Founders FundAI, Healthtech, Blockchain
Lux CapitalAI, Healthtech, Frontier Tech
DCVCAI, Blockchain, Biotech, Deep Tech
Insight PartnersAI, Healthtech
Pantera CapitalBlockchain, Crypto
Blockchain CapitalBlockchain, Crypto
SOSVHealthtech, AI (accelerator-driven)
Octopus VenturesFintech, Health, SaaS, Deep Tech
BGFAI, Climate, Health, Fintech, Sustainability
Flint CapitalHealthtech, Fintech, SaaS, Cybersecurity
NEATech, Healthcare
Balderton CapitalFintech, Tech Equity (Europe)
Pear VCClimate Tech, AI, Fintech, SaaS
M13Health, Web3, AI, Fintech
AnthemisFintech, Financial Services, Inclusion
Canaan PartnersFintech, Health, SaaS, Frontier Tech
Bain Capital VenturesFintech, Infrastructure, Growth Tech
TCVFintech, Enterprise Software Growth
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