Social Impact Startups in Colorado
List of Social Impact startups in Colorado
35 Companies
Localwise
AdTech • HR Tech
Localwise is on a mission to transform local hiring. To date, Localwise has a community of 300,000+ users and serves 30,000+ businesses in the SF Bay Area and Chicago.
If you're interested in driving sales revenue, joining a performance-based culture, and building an iconic company from the ground up, send your resume to [email protected]
Wunder Capital
Fintech • Greentech
Wunder is addressing the greatest crisis of our generation by accelerating the proliferation of solar energy. Specifically, we're developing software to make the renewable energy industry more efficient and we're deploying hundreds of millions of dollars to finance the development of large scale solar energy projects across the United States.
Gloo
Social Impact • Software
Gloo provides predictive analytics and technology that empower organizations to better serve their people and communities through personal growth. Our advanced data solutions platform enables our customers to more effectively engage with people, and manage individual personal growth journey toward physical, mental, anhttps://www.builtincolorado.com
Metropolitan State University of Denver
eCommerce • Edtech
MSU Denver is a leader in educating Coloradans in university programs particularly relevant to the state’s
economy and the demands of today’s employers.
WESTAF
Other • Professional Services
WESTAF assists state arts agencies, arts organizations, and artists in their quest to serve diverse audiences, enrich the lives of local communities, and provide access to the arts and arts education for all. Through innovative programming, advocacy, research, technology, and grantmaking, WESTAF encourages the creative advancement and preservation
Parsyl
Big Data • Hardware
Parsyl is a supply chain data platform that helps shippers and insurers understand the quality conditions of sensitive and perishable products as they move through the supply chain. In 2017, Parsyl was chosen by Gavi as a “Pacesetter,” the top award given to new technologies that have the potential to significantly improve global vaccine delivery.
Nexleaf Analytics
Healthtech • Internet of Things
At Nexleaf, our mission is to preserve human life and protect our planet by designing sensor technologies, generating data analytics, and advocating for data-driven solutions to global challenges.
brightwheel
Edtech • Kids + Family
We’re building the first mobile platform for early education – a $60B market in the US alone – with the largest network of schools and providers across the globe. Based in San Francisco, Denver, & Austin, our team is passionate, talented, and customer-focused.
Sunrun
Greentech • Sales
Sunrun (Nasdaq:RUN) is the nation’s largest residential solar, storage and energy services company.
We are on a mission to make solar energy affordable for more people. We help people upgrade their home to solar energy without the big upfront costs.
FloWater
Fitness • Food
We’re health lovers. Athletes. Environmentalists. We care about the happiness of our customers as much as we care about the health of our planet. We’re ensuring everyone has access to clean drinking water. We’re determined to make a big impact in the world.
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PAIRIN
Edtech • HR Tech
PAIRIN is a social enterprise company whose mission is to make education relevant and hiring equitable. The PAIRIN team believes that by providing the right data, tools and resources, we can remove the barriers that prevent people and organizations from reaching maximum effectiveness.
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Local EmployeesDenver
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LiteracyPro Systems, Inc.
Big Data • Edtech
LiteracyPro creates software for social good. Our data collection and reporting systems helps government and community-based organizations help millions of disadvantaged people improve their opportunities to get jobs with sustainable, living wages for themselves and their families.
ZoZo Group, LLC
Social Impact
ABOUT ZOZO GROUP - Founded in 2003, ZoZo Group is a Denver based, woman owned, dynamic marketing agency. Public information management, community outreach and strategic marketing are our specialties. We work with construction companies on CDOT and municipal road repair projects. More information can be found on our web site www.zozogroup.com/pis
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Local EmployeesDenver
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Sheets & Giggles
eCommerce • Greentech
S&G's eucalyptus lyocell bed sheets are naturally softer and more breathable than even the best cotton, and they're sustainable, too. In June 2018, S&G became the #1 all-time crowdfunded bedding on Indiegogo, in September we won first place at Denver Startup Week, and we made over $600,000 in our first year. Techstars Boulder 2019.
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Local EmployeesDenver
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Knotty Tie Co.
eCommerce • Fashion
Knotty Tie Co. is the industry leader of high quality, ethically produced custom ties and scarves. We are passionate about changing the way in which apparel is made so we make everything on-demand, using eco-friendly recycled plastic fabrics while also creating meaningful employment opportunities to better the lives of resettled refugees.
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Local EmployeesDenver
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INN Labs at the Institute for Nonprofit News
Agency • News + Entertainment
INN Labs is a team of technologists who believe in journalism that builds communities, holds the powerful accountable, and encourages civic engagement.
We exist to elevate that work – and we contribute by developing tools and tailored news experiences that establish trust, optimize distribution, and tell stories in new and compelling ways.
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Local Employees
Bondadosa
Food • Logistics
Bondadosa is a grocery delivery service that provides a convenient and simple way for people to access fresh, quality, and culturally relevant products at affordable prices. Unlike any other grocery delivery service, Bondadosa does not require memberships or delivery fees.
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Local EmployeesDenver
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Joust
Fintech • Payments
Joust is an all-inclusive banking toolkit to help freelancers and entrepreneurs run their businesses. Our primary features include: FDIC-insured bank account, merchant account, incorporating your business, invoicing and real-time payments processing, invoice assurance, and account analytics.
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Local EmployeesDenver
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Charter School Growth Fund
Social Impact
The Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) is a leading nonprofit venture philanthropy fund dedicated to identifying the nation’s best public charter schools, funding their expansion, and helping to increase their impact.
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Local EmployeesBroomfield
LocationSocial Impact Jobs in Colorado
Mid-Level Full-Stack PHP Engineer: Do Good. Do Wel…
LiteracyPro Systems, Inc.
Greater Boulder Area
2 hours ago
+9
LiteracyPro Systems creates software to make the world a better place. We are leaders in the custom web application space for government agencies. Our data collection and reporting software helps agencies help millions of disadvantaged people improve their opportunities to get jobs with sustainable, living wages for themselves and their families. Enjoy being part of a fun group of bright, passionate folks, in a great working environment, with
Senior Software Engineer
Nexleaf Analytics
Greater Denver Area
5 hours ago
POSITION: Senior Software Engineer
Company: Nexleaf Analytics (nexleaf.org)
Posting Date: April 3, 2019
Location: Denver, CO
Position Type: Full-Time
Nexleaf Analytics is a nonprofit technology company with a unique bottom-up approach for bringing data-driven impact to public health and climate change interventions in low- and middle-income countries. Our diverse team of computer scientists, software engineers, mechanical engineers,
Project Finance Director
Wunder Capital
Greater Boulder Area
15 hours ago
+23
We have an amazing opportunity for an energetic, charismatic, detail-oriented, and analytical force-multiplier to join our fast-growing start-up. Like the rest of us, this person will wear many hats; you will work closely with our founders, partners, customers, and investors. Your role, broadly speaking, will be to solve problems and push renewable energy forward. Specifically, you will work with our national network of solar installation and
Operations Specialist
Campfire Labs
Greater Denver Area
1 day ago
+9
At Campfire Labs, we’re passionate about telling stories that inspire. But we’re motivated by a larger social mission. We’ve pledged 50% of our profits and equity to the Campfire Impact Fund, which is focused on fighting climate change. This position will assist both Campfire Labs and the Impact Fund in operations, network development and event planning.
Responsibilities:
Grow Impact Fund network
Create a list of influential climate thought
Software Engineer (Front-end)
Parsyl
Greater Denver Area
1 day ago
+10
About Parsyl:
Parsyl is an early-stage, venture-backed technology platform that was founded with the mission to improve health and save money by providing a better way to ensure the integrity of sensitive goods as they are shipped around the globe. We do this by combining proprietary sensing devices with powerful predictive data analytics to offer an unprecedented view of quality assurance and risk dynamics.
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