Humanity United

Humanity United is focused on eliminating modern-day slavery and preventing mass atrocities. The organization works to empower communities affected by these issues and addresses the underlying causes of conflict and exploitation. By supporting various initiatives, Humanity United aims to foster lasting peace and create a world where such injustices are no longer tolerated.

Ed Marcum

Managing Director

Sandy Tesch Wilkins

Director, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking

6 past transactions

SupplyShift

Series A in 2018
SupplyShift Inc. is a provider of a SaaS-based platform designed for supply chain management, established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The platform facilitates the development and execution of strategic supply chain programs that enhance business resilience and transparency. By offering custom and industry-standard assessments, along with smart assessments, dashboards, and analytic tools, SupplyShift enables companies across various sectors, including technology, food and beverage, retail, and apparel, to engage suppliers at all tiers. The platform fosters collaboration between buyers and suppliers, allowing for efficient information sharing and insights generation. With a vast network that includes tens of thousands of companies in 133 countries, SupplyShift aims to transform supplier data into actionable intelligence, ultimately supporting businesses in achieving their sustainability and risk management objectives.

RightsDD

Seed Round in 2018
RightsDD is a developer of a comprehensive due diligence and assessment tool focused on managing human rights risks, particularly modern slavery. The platform enables companies to evaluate their operations and supply chains, identifying high-risk suppliers, geographies, and products that require immediate attention. By using both proprietary and third-party risk indicators, RightsDD provides clients with a custom dashboard that highlights key areas of slavery risk. This online solution facilitates the gathering of relevant data for reporting purposes, enabling corporate clients to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and protect individuals involved in their supply chains.

Ulula

Seed Round in 2018
Ulula LLC is a human rights technology and analytics company that specializes in improving working conditions across various sectors, including agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and construction. Founded in 2013 and based in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in New York, Ulula develops a software and analytics platform that enables organizations to monitor human rights risks by directly engaging workers and communities in real time. Utilizing mobile technologies such as SMS, USSD, and IVR, the platform creates sustainable feedback loops, allowing for the collection of timely and accurate insights regardless of network connectivity or language barriers. This approach ensures that stakeholders have access to safe and secure feedback channels, ultimately helping organizations address social, environmental, and governance challenges effectively.

Provenance

Seed Round in 2017
Provenance is a technology company that specializes in promoting sustainability and transparency in the consumer goods industry. It operates a platform that validates and communicates the sustainability credentials of consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, enabling consumers to make informed, eco-friendly purchasing decisions. The platform tracks products from their origin to the point of sale, providing real-time, verifiable data that enhances brand trust and sales. Over 200 leading CPG businesses, including Cult Beauty, The Ordinary, and Shiseido, use Provenance to showcase their sustainability efforts. As a mission-driven, independent B Corp, Provenance aims to empower consumers to make choices that positively impact both people and the planet.

HowGood

Series A in 2017
HowGood, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that provides food product rating services aimed at helping consumers make informed purchasing decisions. Founded in 2007, HowGood operates a data platform with the world's largest database on product sustainability, assessing over 33,000 ingredients, chemicals, and materials. The platform offers in-depth insights into various sustainability factors, including greenhouse gas emissions, animal welfare, and labor risks. This information supports brands, retailers, and investors in enhancing their environmental and social impact. In-store ratings can be found on product shelves and through a mobile app, facilitating easy access for shoppers. HowGood's services cater to a wide array of food products, including grains, dairy, snacks, and beverages, while also recognizing producers who meet established sustainability standards.

Ushahidi

Seed Round in 2008
Ushahidi is a non-profit technology organization based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2008. It specializes in developing free and open-source software that facilitates information collection, visualization, and interactive mapping. The organization offers several key tools, including the Ushahidi platform, which allows users to crowdsource information through various channels such as SMS, email, Twitter, and the Web. Additionally, SwiftRiver is designed to filter and verify real-time data from multiple sources, while Crowdmap provides a simplified version of the Ushahidi platform for users to deploy without requiring extensive technical knowledge. Ushahidi's tools aim to democratize information, enhance transparency, and empower individuals to share their stories effectively, particularly during crises.
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