MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and social impact, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK, MassChallenge connects high-potential startups with industry experts and investors to foster innovation and facilitate growth. The accelerator operates on a non-equity model, allowing entrepreneurs to maintain full ownership of their companies while benefiting from strategic partnerships and tailored training programs. Through its diverse initiatives, such as targeted accelerator programs like MassChallenge HealthTech and FinTech, the organization aims to drive impactful change and enhance the global innovation ecosystem.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Nick Dougherty

Managing Director, MassChallenge HealthTech

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matt Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Social Network

Globout

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Globout operates a social networking platform designed to foster real-world, in-person connections and combat social isolation. It facilitates local meetups and events, from casual coffee meets to professional networking and hobbyist groups, using a map-based interface. The platform encourages users to reconnect with their networks and engage in authentic, face-to-face interactions.

Stagetime

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Stagetime Inc. operates an online professional network specifically designed for the performing arts sector. Established in 2020 and based in Bloomington, Indiana, the platform enables artists, agents, and artistic administrators to enhance their professional growth by showcasing their portfolios, building meaningful connections, and discovering collaboration opportunities. Users can engage with industry peers, share media, and communicate work-related news in a structured and professional manner. Through its services, Stagetime aims to facilitate relationship-building and foster a supportive community within the performing arts industry.

Nibi

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Nibi operates a marketplace platform that connects companies with nonprofit organizations to enhance social and environmental initiatives. By facilitating partnerships between businesses and charities, Nibi aims to improve the social sector and support sustainable marketing campaigns. The platform enables businesses to automate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, fostering collaboration with various foundations and programs. Through these connections, Nibi seeks to create a more socially responsible and sustainable community.

Simply Foster

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Simply Foster operates a messaging platform for caseworkers and caregivers. It allows foster providers and social workers to instantly find and communicate with each other. Simply Foster is based in Missouri, USA.

Violetta

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Violetta is a tech platform that leverages a chatbot to address and gather data on normalized acts of violence, an area that is often underreported. The platform provides users with access to psychological and legal support, promoting awareness around these issues. By utilizing natural language processing models, Violetta aims to enhance safer relationships and create a user-friendly, replicable tool applicable in various contexts. This innovative approach not only assists individuals in navigating their mental health needs but also helps businesses foster a sense of digital confidence among their users, establishing a safe space for open dialogue and support.

SunDo

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
SunDo is an agriculture community platform that connects farmers and volunteers for a substantial collaborative working and creates a social impact. SunDo was founded in 2010 by Yaron Waxman.

Butterflly Health

Seed Round in 2021
Sanitas Health is dedicated to enhancing mental health services by focusing on accessibility and inclusivity for historically marginalized communities and Medicaid populations. The company has developed an AI-driven platform that provides culturally and gender-sensitive coaching and counseling, aiming to improve mental health outcomes. In addition, it connects individuals with therapists and experts in behavioral health and autism, facilitating direct access to care. This cloud-based telehealth platform also offers personalized self-help resources and educational content, along with a social network that links users with shared experiences, fostering a supportive community. Through its innovative approach, Sanitas Health addresses the multifaceted aspects of mental and physical well-being, ultimately aiming to empower individuals to enhance their overall health.

Caregather

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
CAREGATHER is an online platform dedicated to enhancing health, fitness, and wellness through effective communication and support facilitation. It aims to improve the experience of patients undergoing major surgeries or dealing with serious illnesses by connecting them with a close care circle and broader communities of support. The platform enables users to share health updates and posts, facilitating coordination between patients, their families, and friends for medical care. By mobilizing a community around each patient, CAREGATHER helps users stay informed and receive the support they need in a way that suits them best.

Wolomi

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Wolomi is a digital platform dedicated to supporting women of color throughout their pregnancy journey. The application offers a community-focused environment where users can access resources, engage in forums, and receive expert consultations. Its primary aim is to empower expecting mothers by providing culturally relevant health information and addressing the unique challenges they face during pregnancy. By fostering a sense of safety and connection, Wolomi helps women of color navigate the complexities of pregnancy and healthcare, ultimately enhancing their overall experience.

ianacare

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Ianacare, Inc. is a company that has developed a technology platform to assist family caregivers in managing the complexities of caregiving. Founded in 2017 and based in Newton Center, Massachusetts, the platform serves as a resource hub for individuals caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses or other challenges. Ianacare connects caregivers, care recipients, and their support networks, facilitating access to practical help such as meal preparation, transportation, respite care, and emotional support. By fostering community and collaboration among caregivers, the platform aims to empower these individuals, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to navigate the caregiving journey effectively.

Julota

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Julota is a community interoperability platform designed to enhance public health and safety by improving collaboration among emergency responders, clinicians, and caseworkers. Its platform operates as an opt-in network, leveraging existing resources from public, private, and charitable organizations to address critical issues such as mental health, substance abuse, and emergency interventions. By automating communication and coordination, Julota enables stakeholders to locate patients, identify challenges, conduct assessments, manage consent and privacy, and establish comprehensive community care teams. This approach aims to maximize the impact of limited resources and promote a healthier, safer community environment.

Butterflly Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Sanitas Health is dedicated to enhancing mental health services by focusing on accessibility and inclusivity for historically marginalized communities and Medicaid populations. The company has developed an AI-driven platform that provides culturally and gender-sensitive coaching and counseling, aiming to improve mental health outcomes. In addition, it connects individuals with therapists and experts in behavioral health and autism, facilitating direct access to care. This cloud-based telehealth platform also offers personalized self-help resources and educational content, along with a social network that links users with shared experiences, fostering a supportive community. Through its innovative approach, Sanitas Health addresses the multifaceted aspects of mental and physical well-being, ultimately aiming to empower individuals to enhance their overall health.

Soshe

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Soshe Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in a mobile application designed to support women's health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The app facilitates birth preparation and planning, enabling women to articulate their preferences for labor and delivery. It also serves as a valuable resource for doulas, midwives, and childbirth educators, allowing them to assist their clients in navigating their birth choices. Additionally, the application features an online community where users can engage with instructors to ask questions and seek guidance throughout their pregnancy journey. By providing real-time labor support, Soshe aims to enhance childbirth satisfaction and reduce the likelihood of unplanned cesarean sections. Soshe Inc. was established in 2018 and was previously known as STRAMA INC.

DanceFight

Seed Round in 2020
DanceFight is a mobile application platform designed for online video competitions, initially focusing on dance battles. Users can select their favorite songs and challenge friends or other participants to showcase their dance moves in a competitive format. The platform allows viewers to vote on their favorite performances, determining the winners and enabling participants to rise on the leaderboard. While it starts with dance, DanceFight aims to expand into various user-generated content (UGC) video categories, leveraging the growing interest in digital competition and video streaming.

Brillianetor

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Brillianetor specializes in advanced artificial intelligence technology that allows machines to engage in social interactions, mimicking human-like behavior. Their innovative platform includes social simulators that facilitate interactions among mixed groups of humans and virtual entities, enabling machines to autonomously decide whether to cooperate or compete based on their awareness of surrounding entities. This technology is designed for various applications across multiple sectors, such as gaming, the Internet of Things, cyber defense security, and unmanned platform management. By streamlining the development process, Brillianetor's solutions reduce time to market and development costs, making it easier to deploy humanoid robots in complex scenarios.

Marigold Health

Grant in 2020
Marigold Health operates a social network community platform designed to provide text-based group therapies for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. The platform facilitates anonymous support groups, allowing patients to engage with one another and receive guidance from coaches who have personal recovery experiences. By leveraging AI-augmented chat support, Marigold Health enhances the capacity of care teams while ensuring that patients receive personalized, stigma-free assistance. The company collaborates directly with treatment providers and managed care organizations within the Medicaid market to improve access to on-demand group therapies and foster a supportive community for recovery.

AbegYa

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
AbegYa provides an online directory that empowers users to easily find and hire trusted local professionals anytime, anywhere based on crowd-sourced reviews.

Generus

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Generus is a platform that hosts events and ongoing volunteer programs that address community and global needs and are built with positivity and employee satisfaction in mind.They connect companies, co-workers, and communities through virtual volunteering experiences.

Collective Liberty

Grant in 2020
Collective Liberty is an advocacy group dedicated to combating human trafficking across the diverse spectrum of over 25 identified trafficking types in the United States. Recognizing the interconnected nature of trafficking networks, the organization emphasizes collaboration among various stakeholders, including law enforcement, social service agencies, and legislators. By leveraging data analysis, Collective Liberty aims to enhance both the prevention and prosecution of human trafficking cases. Central to its mission is the identification and elevation of local solutions and heroes, fostering a nationwide network that facilitates shared learning and cooperative efforts. The organization focuses on disrupting traffickers' operations while simultaneously providing support to survivors.

Garbo technology

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Garbo Technology is an internet platform that provides transparent access to information to help prevent gender-based crimes. Their platform aggregates public records and reports and provides free, transparent access to this information, enabling users to search someone's criminal record, from a police report to a conviction.

Marigold Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Marigold Health operates a social network community platform designed to provide text-based group therapies for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. The platform facilitates anonymous support groups, allowing patients to engage with one another and receive guidance from coaches who have personal recovery experiences. By leveraging AI-augmented chat support, Marigold Health enhances the capacity of care teams while ensuring that patients receive personalized, stigma-free assistance. The company collaborates directly with treatment providers and managed care organizations within the Medicaid market to improve access to on-demand group therapies and foster a supportive community for recovery.

Yad Art

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Yad Art is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities by providing them with the opportunity to create and sell art. The organization focuses on producing unique home decor items that feature artwork designed by people with intellectual disabilities, including those with Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy. Through this initiative, Yad Art not only fosters creative expression but also enables these individuals to earn a livelihood from their artistic talents. Each piece is meticulously hand-painted or sketched, ensuring that the products are both authentic and distinctive.

CONBODY

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
CONBODY is a fitness company that specializes in prison-style workouts led by formerly incarcerated individuals. Founded by Coss Marte in 2018, the company operates from New York and offers online fitness classes that require no equipment, allowing subscribers to access workout videos created by ex-cons. In addition to its fitness offerings, CONBODY sells apparel for men and women through its website. The company aims to raise awareness about criminal justice reform and provide employment opportunities for marginalized individuals, having hired over 50 former inmates with a notable 0% recidivism rate. By bridging the gap between young professionals and formerly incarcerated individuals, CONBODY seeks to normalize the reintegration of these individuals into society while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Day Dreamer

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Day Dreamer is a cross-platform mobile application that helps creatives connect and collaborate with local artists both in and outside of their medium.

SipScene

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SipScene is a social community that allows users to create their own events and sell tickets through a platform. SipScene offers an instant community to have real conversations in an inviting space where everyone is owning the purpose of finding their people. It makes it easy and fun to meet new people with similar interests and make amazing memories. SipScene was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Sukhi

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Sukhi Project is a digital platform focused on fostering community and enhancing corporate wellness in increasingly remote and diverse workplaces. It offers a range of personalized services that leverage modern analytics and proven practices to help employees feel more connected to their teams. The platform features hybrid live digital workshops, analytics on employee engagement, and tailored on-demand courses. Additionally, it provides a space for moderated peer groups and culturally sensitive provider matching, along with virtual guided meditations. Sukhi aims to assist clients in navigating the complexities of modern work life while improving overall employee satisfaction.

Blipic

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Blipic is a social and discovery app created to grow and connect the active outdoor community. Blipic encourages users to stay active and healthy. It help them uncover exciting destinations, outdoor events and group activities right in their own backyard. Discover cycling tours, group runs, snowboarding trips, and premium hikes. Share your experiences with the community, and bring people together who have a similar affinity for the great outdoors. Discover Blipic. Adventure. Mapped.

Pack Elephant

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Pack Elephant is a black-owned and woman-owned business that specializes in socially conscious gifting, connecting conscientious gifters with a network of ethnically diverse artisans and makers. The company offers a range of curated gifts that reflect various themes, including social causes, BIPOC ownership, orientation, geography, and service to country. By focusing on personalized and meaningful gifts, Pack Elephant aims to make the gifting experience both simple and impactful. Their platform also aligns corporate gifts with companies' ESG and supplier diversity goals, allowing gifters to track the social impact of their selections. This commitment to high-touch customer service enhances the overall experience for those looking to honor individuals in a thoughtful manner.

Nexcv

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Nexcv operates a recruitment marketing platform that focuses on automating talent acquisition through social media. The platform modernizes the hiring process by transforming job descriptions into engaging video campaigns, allowing employers to effectively target and connect with their ideal candidates. By managing recruitment campaigns across multiple social networks, Nexcv streamlines the sourcing process, saving time and enhancing the overall efficiency of recruitment efforts.

The Mighty

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
The Mighty is a digital health community designed to empower and connect individuals facing health challenges and disabilities. It provides a platform for users to share their personal experiences through stories and videos related to disability, disease, and mental illness. By fostering connections among users with similar experiences, The Mighty aims to create a supportive environment that encourages positivity and resilience in the face of adversity.

Project Alianza

Grant in 2018
Project Alianza is dedicated to empowering women and enhancing community development through education and social sustainability initiatives. The organization focuses on providing educational programs for children working on coffee farms, employing a community-driven approach that collaborates with farmers, local communities, and government entities. These programs aim to create or rehabilitate public schools, fostering effective learning environments that improve educational quality. By offering a proven curriculum, Project Alianza equips children with essential skills for a future beyond the coffee industry, thus contributing to the overall betterment of the communities involved. Additionally, the organization provides on-site educational services at large coffee estates, further integrating its mission with the local coffee industry.

TextUp

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
TextUp develops web-based software specifically designed for social service case managers to enhance communication with clients. The platform enables users to manage phone numbers, store messages, schedule communications, and share contacts with colleagues, all while eliminating the need for traditional work phones. By offering a cost-effective solution tailored to the unique needs of social workers, TextUp helps improve client relationships and strengthens the overall capacity of social service professionals. The software contributes to significant cost savings and enhances the professional quality of life by streamlining communication processes and saving valuable time for social workers.

Tarjimly

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Tarjimly is a technology nonprofit that addresses the language barriers faced by refugees by connecting them with on-demand translators through its mobile application. Founded by two immigrant MIT graduates, the organization enables refugees to communicate effectively with medical professionals, legal advisors, and aid workers by connecting them to volunteer translators within 60 seconds. Users can engage in text, phone, or video communications, facilitating better integration and support. The platform has mobilized over 6,000 trained translators, assisting more than 15,000 refugees and NGOs worldwide. Tarjimly’s mission is to eliminate humanitarian language barriers and leverage technology to engage millions of bilingual volunteers, ultimately improving the lives of displaced individuals.

Dig

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Dig has developed a dating app that connects dog people based on what is important to them: their need for their future significant other to be compatible with their four-legged companion and the lifestyle of being a dog owner or lover. Dig is a novel app at the intersection of the booming pet tech and online dating industries. Dig has created a community of the most dedicated and emotional dog-lovers and dog owners. Dig leverages the demand for pet-forward relationships, experiences, and data by connecting the dog-loving community online as well as through localized events. In the US alone, there are 20 million single dog owners age 25 and over. Dig connects pet companies with this growing market with some of the lowest costs of user acquisition in the dating industry. Dig users range from 18-75+. The majority of Dig users are 25-35 year old single dog-owners and dog-lovers in US metro areas. Dig’s users are strongly attached pet parents and those who see themselves as future pet parents. Small/medium dog businesses are customers for the daily deal and event sponsorships, and larger pet companies and businesses that want to be known as dog-friendly are partners and customers for larger sponsorships and co-promotional campaigns, and monthly Dig deals advertisement placements. Companies pay Dig through vendors and sponsorships for Dig events, to be featured on the Dig custom-built in-app advertising platform "daily deals," and for co-promotional creative and content for the Dig Unleashed blog and newsletter. Dig app users will pay for in-app purchases and monthly subscription tiers. Dig offers a variety of free features to enhance the dating-with-dogs experience, and additional paid feature options are being developed. Global Dating Insights says Dig "has been a viral hit over the past 12 months, landing features in Forbes, Bloomberg, Cosmopolitan, Cheddar and more," and "CEO Leigh Isaacson is building a highly engaged community of pet lovers and creating one of the sector’s strongest niche offerings." See all Dig press at DigDates.com/press.

FindSisterhood

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
FindSisterhood Inc is a company that has developed an application aimed at providing women with an anonymous social networking platform. Founded in 2018 and based in Santa Monica, California, the application enables self-verified female users to ask and answer questions on a variety of topics, including motherhood, fertility, sexuality, and self-worth. Utilizing one-way cryptography, the platform ensures user anonymity, allowing women to engage in conversations freely and without judgment. Since its launch, FindSisterhood has gathered tens of thousands of stories from women worldwide and employs machine learning to enhance its understanding of user content and improve the assistance provided to its community. The focus of FindSisterhood is to create a safe, untraceable space for women to share their experiences and seek support.

2Gether Music

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
2Gether is a community app-based service that uses music to reduce loneliness. 2Gether is helping Alzheimer's caregivers take care of their loved ones.

FactiCo

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
FactiCo develops geolocation and data collection technologies tailored for journalists, news outlets, and citizen journalists. The company specializes in mobile applications for iOS and Android, aimed at enhancing the reporting of cultural, political, and financial events in urban environments, particularly Mexico City. Their applications leverage GPS technology to help users identify and document news stories and events in their vicinity. By enabling citizens to record videos and report issues such as utility failures or anti-social behaviors, FactiCo fosters innovative storytelling and allows diverse audiences to engage with news narratives through audio, video, maps, and GPS tracking features. The company collaborates with news organizations, NGOs, universities, and influencers to expand the reach of their technology and improve the quality of journalism.

Wheels Social

Grant in 2017
Wheels is the social network of Sustainable Mobility that allows you to share trips in private vehicles, taxi services or bicycle plans, to go to the university, work, home or wherever you want.

WorkAround

Grant in 2017
WorkAround is an AI-based platform that connects domain experts, including refugees, with businesses in need of data annotation services. The platform facilitates the efficient and secure processing of various data tasks, such as classifying expenses, annotating medical images, and analyzing clinical trial reports. By leveraging an untapped workforce, WorkAround not only enhances the quality and speed of data handling for its clients but also promotes economic empowerment for talented refugees displaced around the world. This approach fosters a more socially just and productive environment, where opportunities are accessible regardless of status and work is compensated fairly.

Social Fabric

Grant in 2017
Social Fabric is a sustainable textile center that promotes the use of environmentally friendly and socially responsible textiles. The organization aims to combine a circular economy with innovative technology and decentralized manufacturing to provide customers with customized garments. It operates as a community-based association, focusing on two main areas: integrating refugees into the workforce in Switzerland and enhancing sustainability in textile production. By prioritizing ethical labor practices and minimizing ecological impact, Social Fabric offers individuals access to meaningful and sustainable textile products.

Y2Y Harvard Square

Grant in 2017
Y2Y Harvard Square is a student-run overnight shelter that utilizes a youth-to-youth model to support young adults facing homelessness. The organization creates a safe and affirming environment for its guests, who benefit from collaboration with service providers, fellow youth experiencing homelessness, and student volunteers. Through this engagement, Y2Y aims to develop sustainable pathways out of homelessness and equips young adults with essential skills for long-term success. By fostering a community of support and advocacy, Y2Y empowers both its guests and volunteers to be proactive in addressing youth homelessness and promoting youth-driven solutions.

Marigold Health

Grant in 2017
Marigold Health operates a social network community platform designed to provide text-based group therapies for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. The platform facilitates anonymous support groups, allowing patients to engage with one another and receive guidance from coaches who have personal recovery experiences. By leveraging AI-augmented chat support, Marigold Health enhances the capacity of care teams while ensuring that patients receive personalized, stigma-free assistance. The company collaborates directly with treatment providers and managed care organizations within the Medicaid market to improve access to on-demand group therapies and foster a supportive community for recovery.

Direct Coffee

Grant in 2017
Direct Coffee operates with a mission to create a lasting social impact in Africa by utilizing a business model centered on specialty coffee. The company imports coffee directly from smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and offers it in various forms, including biodegradable Nespresso-compatible capsules, whole beans, and ground coffee, primarily for the European market. Each purchase made by customers contributes to supporting the education and well-being of a child from a coffee-farming family through projects of their choice. Direct Coffee also provides a flexible subscription service for consumers, ensuring they have a consistent supply of quality coffee without interruptions. The company's approach not only simplifies the coffee supply chain but also promotes sustainability and social responsibility.

Trubadour

Grant in 2017
Trūbadour is a platform for writing and finding poems by contemporary poets. It's the poetry network.

Alaya

Grant in 2017
Alaya is a global software provider that specializes in creating a digital platform for employee engagement and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The platform facilitates the activation of purpose-driven initiatives within organizations by enabling employees to participate in various activities, such as volunteering, promoting sustainability, and supporting diversity and inclusion efforts. Through simple actions like biking to work or adopting energy-saving practices, employees can contribute to meaningful change while organizations can measure the impact of these activities. Alaya's mission is to foster a culture where employees are actively engaged in making a positive impact, aligning their actions with the company’s values and goals.

Socialease

Grant in 2017
Socialease Ltd is a company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that provides an AI-driven software platform designed for the hospitality industry, including hotels and restaurants. Founded in 2015, Socialease offers a comprehensive assistant that streamlines digital communication across multiple social media channels. The platform enables businesses to manage their online presence by suggesting ready-to-use communication topics and facilitating the creation of tailored content using text, images, and videos. Additionally, it helps track and schedule media communications, allowing users to effectively control their e-reputation and enhance visibility in a competitive market. By centralizing digital interactions, Socialease transforms the communication challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises into efficient marketing opportunities.

Tornado

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Tornado operates a social investment discussion platform aimed at enhancing the skills and profitability of investors. The platform facilitates discussions among users and experts, allowing participants to share and learn investment ideas. By providing tools for portfolio allocation, Tornado enables users to make informed investment decisions tailored to their specific objectives. This approach transforms the investing experience into a more engaging and sophisticated process compared to traditional online brokerages. Tornado's focus on community-driven investment strategies aims to empower investors of all skill levels to improve their profitability and portfolio intelligence.

Still Active

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
A digital platform aimed at organizing and discovering local events and activities for like-minded people aged 55+ in Sweden. Still Active’s main goal is to reduce loneliness among the aging population through encouraging new friendships and more frequent social interaction. The users list their interests in the app, allowing it to give recommendations on hand-picked, local activities from users, by users.. We encourage our users to organize their own events, where they can share their knowledge and interests with like-minded people. Still Active become the leading lifestyle platform for 55+ in the industrialized world. We are 55+ reinvented.

Activate Care

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Activate Care is a developer of a cloud-based care coordination platform aimed at improving community health outcomes by addressing social determinants of health (SDOH). The Activate CareHub™ platform is a comprehensive solution that connects various care team members, facilitating the development, communication, and execution of shared care plans. By clarifying roles and responsibilities, the platform reduces duplication and enhances compliance among healthcare and social service organizations. Since its inception in 2013, Activate Care has been implemented by numerous organizations across the United States to address persistent social challenges such as joblessness and homelessness. The platform promotes real-time, cross-sector collaboration, enabling communities to effectively coordinate care around individuals' physical, behavioral, and social needs, ultimately leading to lasting health improvements.

DatePlay

Grant in 2016
DatePlay, founded by Vana Koutsomitis and based in Reading, England, is an innovative online dating application that integrates gaming with the dating experience. It uses games to assess users' personalities, enabling the platform to suggest highly compatible matches. By combining entertainment with dating, DatePlay enhances the likelihood of meaningful connections, reducing the chances of unsuccessful dates. The application collaborates with leading game studios to incorporate popular gaming elements, making the process enjoyable for users while they seek like-minded individuals.

Castellano Ethnic Origins

Grant in 2016
Castellano Ethnic Origins specializes in handmade handbags, backpacks, and friendship bracelets crafted by indigenous women in Colombia. The company focuses on supporting and preserving traditional hand craftsmanship by enhancing the skills of local artisans. Its products not only celebrate the rich cultural heritage of lesser-known tribes but also provide unique luxury items to consumers worldwide. Additionally, Castellano Ethnic Origins is committed to social responsibility, as a portion of the proceeds from each sale is allocated to water provisions for the indigenous communities involved in the production process, fostering both economic support and environmental sustainability.

CareHood

Grant in 2016
CareHood operates an online platform designed to support caregivers and their loved ones by providing valuable resources and recommendations for assistance during challenging times. The platform helps caregivers learn how to better care for individuals facing serious health conditions, accidents, or life transitions. Additionally, CareHood facilitates community involvement by allowing friends and family to contribute in meaningful ways, often through the creation of personalized CarePackages tailored to the specific needs of their loved ones. By leveraging extensive research and insights from medical professionals, CareHood simplifies the process of offering support, ensuring that caregivers receive the help they need while fostering community connections.

Gravyty

Seed Round in 2016
Gravyty Technologies, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Wayland, Massachusetts, specializes in fundraising software solutions. The company's primary offerings include First Draft, an email drafting tool for frontline fundraisers; Gravyty Guide, a weekly digest email for portfolio management; and Gravyty Stewardship, an automation tool for relationship building through donor communication. Gravyty's software enables fundraisers to scale personalized outreach, qualify prospects efficiently, and deepen relationships with existing donors, ultimately increasing revenue without additional staff. The company has strategic partnerships with Salesforce, Ellucian, Boston Foundation, and Staupell Analytics Group.

Blurred

Grant in 2016
Blurred is the easiest way to make the first move while keeping a part of mystery.

Cypher App

Grant in 2016
Cypher App is a peer-to-peer social network platform designed for young people aged 11 to 19, allowing users to share thoughts, secrets, and experiences anonymously. The application emphasizes community support and connection, enabling users to build networks and access resources from support organizations. It features in-app support pathways, including counseling and mentoring options, along with a comprehensive advice and information section. This approach creates a safe space for users to express themselves and seek guidance, fostering a supportive environment for youth engagement and connection.

Share A Dream

Grant in 2016
Share A Dream is an interactive communication platform designed to connect non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with experts, volunteers, and donors in a humanitarian marketplace. By providing a comprehensive web solution, it addresses various challenges faced by its users, including NGOs seeking support and sponsors looking to demonstrate social responsibility through local project financing. The platform also emphasizes employee engagement by facilitating social networking for volunteering services and community involvement. Rather than focusing solely on profit generation, Share A Dream aims to alleviate the pain points of its customers while promoting collaboration and social impact.

Kiubo Mexico

Grant in 2016
Kiubo Mexico is a social networking platform that connects citizens with their politicians, enabling direct communication and engagement. The free application serves as a bridge for approximately 80 million smartphone users in Mexico, allowing them to express their opinions, share their needs, and influence political agendas. By facilitating interactions between the public and their elected officials, Kiubo aims to foster a more informed and active citizenry, while also promoting accountability among politicians. The platform seeks to create a space where citizens can serve as both observers and participants in the political process, ultimately contributing to a better governance landscape in Mexico.

konoz

Grant in 2016
Konoz has 300+ teachers who create amazing (and free!) video courses, sharing their passions in subjects from Aerospace & History to Yoga & Zumba. With new teachers daily, this network will go beyond Khan Academy to #teach1billion. Teachers and students connect in a social learning platform with custom profiles, crowdfunding, messaging, and notifications. Explore their curated educational content & advanced recommendation systems which will evolve into a machine-learning driven personalized Digital Aristotle.

Book Box

Grant in 2016
Book Box will find the perfect bookmate for every human on Earth.

Royal Road Legends

Grant in 2016
Royal Road Legends is a growing community where new and rising authors post their works, and where their readers can directly interact with to provide feedback and suggestions. For them, the most important aspects of web publishing is publicity and interactions. Hence, they do their best to ensure that every reader can find the works they are looking for; that every author - old or new - can be discovered; and that readers can provide their invaluable feedback.

Gravyty

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Gravyty Technologies, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Wayland, Massachusetts, specializes in fundraising software solutions. The company's primary offerings include First Draft, an email drafting tool for frontline fundraisers; Gravyty Guide, a weekly digest email for portfolio management; and Gravyty Stewardship, an automation tool for relationship building through donor communication. Gravyty's software enables fundraisers to scale personalized outreach, qualify prospects efficiently, and deepen relationships with existing donors, ultimately increasing revenue without additional staff. The company has strategic partnerships with Salesforce, Ellucian, Boston Foundation, and Staupell Analytics Group.

Apolitical

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Apolitical is a global learning platform designed to assist government officials in transforming their operations by connecting them with innovative ideas, skills, and partners. Serving tens of thousands of public servants across 170 countries, the platform enables users, from mayors and ministers to digital innovators, to access a wealth of resources. This includes expert connections, concise articles on effective policies and programs, and insights into real-world implementation. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among public servants, Apolitical aims to enhance the effectiveness of governments and improve public service for citizens worldwide. Recognized for its innovative approach, Apolitical was named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2018.

Cahootsy

Grant in 2015
Cahootsy is an innovative platform that facilitates a crowd-powered marketplace, focusing on personalized shopping experiences through peer-driven recommendations. By connecting shoppers, experts, and brands, it allows users to share opinions and discover must-have products and offers in a single location. This approach aims to transform traditional retail marketing by emphasizing "pull not push" strategies, enabling consumers to receive tailored recommendations at the right moment. Cahootsy partners with leading UK brands such as M&S, House of Fraser, and John Lewis, along with an influential community of bloggers, to enhance its offerings. The founding team boasts extensive experience in mobile technology and eCommerce, supported by a robust advisory group from notable companies in the industry. This strategic foundation underscores Cahootsy's commitment to redefining the shopping experience while driving sales for brands through relevant offers.

Splitzee

Grant in 2015
Splitzee is a team money collection application that enables its users to easily organize and collect money from teammates for league dues, equipment, uniforms, outings, and gifts. It also allows its users to send reminders and disburse funds. It helps save time and money as well as reduce social awkwardness for teams and their managers. The application encourages team managers to set up funds around shared objectives, invite teammates to participate, help teammates make transactions among themselves, and ultimately use the aggregated funds to buy the things they want. Splitzee was launched in 2012 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

A R T C U B E

Grant in 2015
A R T C U B E redefines how we see, experience and buy art. An exclusive online & offline experience for individuals in the art world to share and connect. Expand your network of like-minded people on a social and professional level. From artists to collectors, galleries and everyone who is enthusiastic about art - A R T C U B E will unite the art world. They match buyers directly with galleries, simplifying the purchasing process, while enhancing sales and publicity for the gallery. Combining both a social network with an online marketplace, A R T C U B E provides users with a unique way to fully immerse themselves in all aspects of the art world. Using new technology, including live streaming, AR & VR, we recreate the OFFLINE experience ONLINE. With an expertly curated selection of contemporary fine art in a range of prices, we provide customers with an unparalleled selection to discover, love and buy. Get ready for the launch in Spring 2016.

Estrenon

Grant in 2015
Estrenón pioneers the "reuse clothing movement" in Latin America through dignifying stores that empower the people to improve their lives. Estrenón pioneers the "reuse clothing movement" in Latin America through dignifying stores that empower the people to improve their lives. In LATAM, lack of affordable access to decent clothing perpetuates social inequality. Poor appearance limits educational, professional, and personal development opportunities. Estrenón, a for-profit social enterprise, disrupts poverty’s cycle of low self-esteem and exclusion by pioneering the reuse clothing movement in LATAM through a replicable model for buying and selling pre-owned clothing. Their retail stores create dignified & empowering experiences for families to begin improving their lives

JobMine

Grant in 2015
JobMine is a mobile application that connects job hunters and employers together. The application enables its users to create profiles. It then provides them with a list of jobs that they can swipe right to apply for and swipe left if not interested. Furthermore, it enables them to record videos for the employers to evaluate the applicants’ personalities. JobMine was launched in 2014 by Martin Cheung, Youssef Darwich, and Saravanan Sathyanandha

OpenLab

Grant in 2015
OpenLab is a platform for scientists to get out of the stalls in their progress. They transform the scientific method from working mostly alone, to a social and machine-assisted system, where researchers can efficiently retrieve relevant information and suggestions. They do this by providing easy data sharing and exploration tools. Further, their tagging and machine learning system will create a searchable Research Graph of the strategies used to solve a problem.

Union Capital Boston

Grant in 2015
Union Capital Boston is an approach to overcome the poverty trap for individuals, families, and communities. Their plan is to create a mobile-based loyalty program for low-income families that provides social and financial service rewards in exchange for community involvement in schools, businesses, health centers, and civic programs.

iRecover App

Grant in 2015
iRecover App will connect people, based on their location to others in recovery, meetings & services to help them combat their addiction. iRecoverapp is a mobile App for smartphone's that connects people in recovery from drugs & alcohol and their familes and friends.

Alik

Grant in 2015
Alike is a multifaceted company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that develops a wearable device designed to enhance social networking by allowing users to discover and connect with new friends in person, free from digital distractions. This device facilitates connections among individuals with shared interests, reinforcing the importance of face-to-face interactions. Additionally, Alike operates a social marketplace for travel bookings, collaborating with Dubai Tourism to create a platform that connects travel content creators with global travelers. This platform enables creators to monetize their content by making it bookable, while travelers can discover unique experiences and make reservations in a streamlined manner. By integrating social networking with travel, Alike aims to transform how people plan and experience their journeys.

Goodwall

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Goodwall is a Swiss-based online platform, established in 2014, that connects students and young professionals. It enables users to create profiles displaying their achievements, skills, and ideas, facilitating interactions with universities and employers. The platform offers access to a vast database of job and internship opportunities, scholarships, and volunteer events, tailored to the needs of Gen Z and millennials.

Jess, Meet Ken

Grant in 2014
Jess, Meet Ken is a dating app for women to recommend their best guys to other women. He may not be right for you but he could be GREAT for someone else! Men can only be on the app if a woman creates & posts a profile for him. Women may connect with each other to be introduced to recommended guys. The app, based on its co-founders' true love story, was launched in beta in September, 2015, by the founders of HurryDate, the speed dating & online dating pioneer acquired by Spark Networks (JDate/ChristianMingle).

Grapevine

Grant in 2014
Grapevine provides a full range of marketing services to help clients connect with their target audience and reach more customers. They provide services for influencer marketing, social analytics, video marketing, youtube advertising, Instagram advertising, and Facebook advertising. Grapevine scales integrated digital marketing campaigns quickly by amplifying influencer content, paid advertising, social media, events, e-commerce, creative, and other channels.

Semafores

Grant in 2013
Semafores is a developer of a mobile application designed to assist family caregivers in navigating the complexities of caregiving. The application offers intuitive tools that help users stay organized, motivated, and connected with family and friends. By fostering collaboration among caregivers and their support networks, Semafores aims to simplify the caregiving process, making it more manageable and effective. The platform emphasizes the importance of collective involvement in caregiving, recognizing that support from loved ones can enhance adherence to care plans and goal fulfillment. Additionally, the application is HIPAA compliant, ensuring that users can share information securely while maintaining privacy.

Distinc.tt

Seed Round in 2013
Distinc.tt is like Grindr meets foursquare. It helps people discover “gay gems” in a city and connect in real life. Distinc.tt uses a proprietary recommendation engine fed by usage and historical data to rank the 15m places in foursquare's database based on gay people’s propensity to be there at any given time. The app then helps users connect/identify other gay people at those places.

Spill

Grant in 2012
Spill Inc operates a confidential peer support network primarily designed for college students, allowing users to share personal challenges and receive advice from individuals with similar experiences. The platform, accessible at SpillNow.com, facilitates the exchange of wisdom, empathy, and support among users, who can earn recognition for their contributions to the community. Initially popular among female college students, Spill has since expanded its reach to 150 colleges in the United States and 13 countries, and has introduced support groups for high school students, adults, military veterans, and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2011 and recognized as the winner of the Global Social Venture Competition in 2012, Spill aims to democratize access to emotional support and foster a culture of empathy among its users.

LookFlix

Grant in 2012
They feel that shopping for clothes online is lacking the essences of shopping, such as trying things on, mixing and matching to create new looks, and socializing with friends. We wanted a virtual closet like in the movie “Clueless”, where discovering amazing looks is always at our fingertips. LookFlix currently has thousands of products from popular brands, with amazing looks you can't find anywhere else.

SittingAround

Grant in 2011
SittingAround is an online platform that facilitates the creation and management of babysitting cooperatives, where families can trade free babysitting services among themselves. By promoting this cooperative model, SittingAround helps families save money, with the average household saving over $500 annually, while ensuring that a sitter is always available when needed. The platform addresses common barriers to the adoption of babysitting cooperatives, such as lack of awareness and the administrative burden involved in managing them. Through its coop management site, SittingAround automates administrative tasks, making it easier for families to connect and collaborate. In addition to streamlining operations, the company actively promotes the benefits of the cooperative model to foster community among parents and children alike.

Diffuse 5

Grant in 2011
Diffuse 5 aims to build a more cohesive community by giving instant access to resources that make it a little easier to live life and rock the world as queer females, friends and allies.

Olapic

Seed Round in 2011
Olapic Inc. operates a visual marketing platform that transforms consumer-generated photos and videos into valuable brand assets for marketing and e-commerce. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Cordoba, Argentina, and London, the company specializes in collecting, curating, and analyzing visual content from social media. Olapic's services enhance brand and retailer engagement by creating authentic marketing experiences that drive sales and improve campaign performance. The platform supports various sectors, including apparel, beauty, and travel, and offers features such as predictive consumer-generated ads and Instagram shopping. As of late 2020, Olapic functions as a subsidiary of Social Native LLC.

Pumpspotting

Grant in 2010
Pumpspotting is a social network and companion app designed to support breastfeeding and pumping parents by fostering a community centered around milk, motherhood, and the best locations for nursing and pumping. The platform aims to alleviate the isolation often felt by nursing mothers by connecting them with like-minded individuals. Through its software, Pumpspotting allows users to share experiences and advice related to breastfeeding and baby feeding, while also providing a resource for identifying supportive environments for these activities. By promoting interaction and support among working mothers, Pumpspotting enhances the overall experience of parenting and feeding.
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