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.