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Social Inclusion and Education

Europe

InvestorInvestment themesType of investmentAmount of investmentStage of investmentEligible business entities
CB ESPRIEducation, Health tech, Fintech, Environment and climateSubordinated debt, Equity, Quasi-equity£10k - £2MSeed, Series A, Series B...For-profit, Social enterprise, NGOs
Resolution VenturesWorkerTech, Future of Work, HRTech, FinTechEquity, debt, quasi-equity, community shares£30k - £70kPre-seed, SeedFor profit, co-ops
Valores FoundationSector agnostic, just seeks organisations that are aiming to achieve social impactGrants, Venture PhilanthropySocial enterprise, Not for profit
The Robertson TrustPoverty and traumaGrantsup to £50kNot for profit, Charity
TUI Care FoundationEnabling education, empowering communities, lively landscapes, marine conservation.Grants, Donations (Philanthropy)Not for profit, Social enterprise
The Rank FoundationInequalityEquity, Debt, Grantsup to £150kNot for profit, Social enterprise
Siemens SiftungProjects focus on the areas of education - advocate a high quality STEM education that fosters 21st century skills; social entrepreneurship - working with social enterprises that positively transform society with innovative ideas; arts and culture - promoting art productions and cultural networks that open up perspectives and initiate dialogue.Grants, Donations (Philanthropy)Social enterprise, Not for profit
Rethink IrelandEducation, health, social enterprise, equality, green transition, Covid-19 responseGrants, Donations (Philanthropy)Not for profit, Social enterprise
Pulse FoundationEntrepreneurial culture, access to entrepreneurship, internationalisation of projects, giving struggling entrepreneurs a second chance, talent acquisition.Grants, AcceleratorFor profit, For profit with social purpose
Pontis FoundationSocial innovation - supporting ideas that seek to being about social change. Philanthropy - developing philanthropy to help address root causes instead of consequences of social issues. Responsible entrepreneurship - leading companies to fair and transparent entrepreneurship.Donations (Philanthropy), GrantsNot for profit, Social enterprise
Open Value FoundationVulnerable peopleDonations (Philanthropy), venture PhilanthropyNot for profit, Social enterprise
NESsTGender Equality, Refugee EmploymentLoans, EquitySeed+Social enterprise
LuminateDigital threats to democracyGrantsSocial enterprise, For profit with social purpose
Auridis SiftungChildhood wellbeing and equal opportunitiesGrantsN/ACharity, Social enterprise, For profit with social purpose
Calouste Gulbenkian FoundationAccess to culture, access to care, access to education, climate and ocean, democracy and civil society, Armenian communities and partnerships with Africa.Grants, scholarshipsFor profit with social purpose, Social enterprise, Charity
CRT FoundationArt and culture, international projects, research and education, welfare and territoryGrants, Donations (Philanthropy)Social enterprise, Charity
Accenture FoundationQuality education, decent work, economic growth, climate changeGrantsSocial enterprise, Charity
Higher Education for GoodHigher educationGrants, Donations (Philanthropy)Social enterprise, Charity
Macquarie Group FoundationBreaking down barriers to employment.Equity, quasi-equity, debt, funds.$A500,000+n/aSocial enterprise, for profit, not for profit, charity, B Corp, fund
Adessium FoundationPeople and nature, social initiatives in the public interestGrantsFor profit with social purpose, Social enterprise
Access – The Foundation for Social InvestmentSector agnostic but seeks to give social enterprises and charities the access to investment that they may otherwise not be able to getEquity, Debt£10k - £150k through investor partnersSocial enterprise, Not for profit, Charity
Tilia Impact VenturesSector agnostic, impact driven but focused on sustainability, social inclusion and innovation, education and empowerment, health and wellbeing.Equity, convertible Debt300k-1.5millionSeedFor profit
Seed Capital BizkaiaSector agnostic aside from no investment in real estate, Finance or marketing companiesEquityup to €600kSeed+For profit, For profit with social purpose
Oltre ImpactCommunity and local development, education and employment, sustainable Finance, heath, personal care and wellbeing, food and agriculture, smart cities and clean mobility, clean energy, sustainable goods and servicesEquity, acquisition€2- €8millionSeries A+For profit, For profit with social purpose
Den Sociale KapitalfondCompanies with potential for positive impact on society, for example education and employment of marginalized citizens, reduction of absence due to sickness in the public sector, treatment of battered familiesLoans, EquityDkk10 million+GrowthFor profit, For profit with social purpose
BonVentureCompanies that pursue a social and or ecological business modelEquity€500k+Seed+For profit with social purpose, Social enterprise
CAFVenturesomeLoans, Equity, Debt
Feelsgood Capital PartnersAlignment with at least one of the SDGsSeed+For profit, For profit with social purpose
SIS VenturesSocial and environmental impact in alignment with UN SDGs.Equity investment. SEIS & EIS Fund. Seed, Series AFor Profit with purpose, B Corp.
Bristol and Bath Regional CapitalHealth and wellbeing, community initiatives, economic inclusion, environmental transformationGrants, Loans, Equity£50k-£1millionSeed+For profit with social purpose, Social enterprise
Better VenturesScience and technology, decarbonisation, human health, equitable societyEquity$500k-$1millionPre Seed, Seed, Series A+For profit with social purpose
Almi Invest GreenTechClimatetech, energy transition, industry and buildings, transport and mobility, climate and forests, agri and land use, circular economy and materials, behaviour and educationEquitySeed-Series AFor profit with social purpose
MAZE ImpactEquity, Accelerator€100k-€1millionSeedFor profit with social purpose
IMPACT PartnersAimed at 8 SDGs - no poverty, zero hunger, good health and wellbeing, quality education, decent work and economic growth, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production. Investments made around the themes of social, local and greenFor profit with social purpose
Investir&+Access to housing, air and energy; employment, social inclusion, equal opportunity; environment, sustainable farming; health, autonomy; social bonds, citizenship; promotion of social and environmental initiatives.€300k to €1millionSeed, Series AFor profit
makesense Seed IAutonomy, old age and disability; agriculture and food; resilient cities and circular economy; social inclusion; education, training and employment.Equity, quasi-Equity€100k-€600kPre-SeedFor profit
NorselabDriven by the SDGs: product-driven impact, net-positive contributions, impact that mattersEquitySeed, Series A+For profit
Colam ImpactEnvironmental impact, social inclusionSeed
Citizen CapitalHealth, education, vocational training, HRTech, CivicTech, Circular Economy, CleantechEquity€500k-€12millionSeed to Series AFor profit, For profit with social purpose
RAISE ImpactEnergy transition, agricultural transition, circular economy, social inclusion.Equity€10M-€30MGrowthFor profit with social purpose
Fondo Bolsa SocialGood health and wellbeing, quality and inclusive education, responsible production and consumption, climate action, social development and integration.Equity€200k-€1millionSeed, Series AFor profit with social or environmental purpose
CreasEducation and employment, health and wellbeing, sustainability, social innovationEquity€1m-€3mLate, Growth stageFor profit, For profit with social purpose
capacuraHealth, education and the environmentEquityFor profit
AENUTech aimed at solving the climate crisis and advancing social equality.Initial investment €500k-€5million, with follow-on up to €10millionSeed and Series AFor profit
Vodafone Business VenturesDigital inclusionGrantsCharity
William Wates Memorial TrustYoung people experiencing severe disadvantage to keep away from anti-social behaviour and criminal activityGrants£30k-£50kNot for profit, Charity
Youth Endowment FundPrevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.Grantsup to £2millionanyCharity, Social enterprise
Shaping Impact Group (f.k.a. SI² Fund)Impact and highest possible societal return to create a green sustainable planet which is fair and equal for allGrants, Equity, Debt€250k+Early Growth (no Seed)Social enterprise, For profit with social purpose
responsAbility Investments AGClimate Finance, financial inclusion, sustainable foodDebt, Equity, Fund of fundsDepends on productSeed, Series A, Series BFor profit, For profit with social purpose
ReventHealth and wellbeing, economic empowerment, sustainable planet, future of foodEquity€200k-€1millionPre Seed to Series AFor profit, For profit with social purpose
UnLtdEducation, Health and Social care, Building access to employment, resilient communities, solutions for an ageing society. Investment for organisations that are committed to improve E&Di, looking to grow trading income and tackling inequality in the UKEquity, DebtPre-Seed to Growthsocial enterprises, For profit, B Corp, CLG
UK Community foundationsBoosting internal infrastructureGrants2023 average £394,280community foundations
Trust for LondonTackling poverty and inequality in LondonGrantsCharity, Social enterprise
Triodos Investment ManagementEnvironment, cultural, socialEquity, quasi-Equity, Debt, Listed equities and bonds£250k to £20mSeries A+Listed companies, private companies, Social enterprise, For profit, B Corp.
The Bromley TrustHuman rights and prison reformGrants£10k - £25kCharity
Social Investment Business Finance and support for projects aimed at building fairer communitiesGrants, Loans, Blendedup to £1.5million,anyCharity, Social enterprise, For profit with social purpose
Social Investment ScotlandNet zero, low carbon industries and jobsEquityup to £1.3millionEarlyCharity, Social enterprise
Social Tech TrustCommunities, Health, WealthGrantsSeed, EarlySocial enterprise, For profit with social purpose
Tesco: Bags of Help Community GrantsLocal children and young peopleGrantsup to £1500anyCharity, community organisations
The Breadsticks FoundationHealthcare and educationGrantslong term ongoing supportCharity
The Care and Wellbeing FundCommunity focus, link to cancerInvestment£400k-£1million+anySocial enterprise
The Draper FoundationDisadvantaged and excludedGrantsup to £100kEarly + GrowthGrants
The ForeArts and culture; disability; economic development and employability; environment; health and wellbeing; housing and homelessness; human rights, law and justice; poverty and disadvantage; sport; women and girls; youth educationGrantsup to £30kSeedNot for profit, Charities, Community Benefit Societies, Community Interest Companies, Charitable Incorporated Organisations
The London Community FoundationLondon based community projects and charitiesGrantsCharity, community organisations
The Woodward Charitable TrustYouth, Health & social care, Education & employment, Arts & cultureGrantsup to £3000anyCharity
NestaProvide financial, knowledge and network capital to innovative tech ventures that are changing the world for good. Back businesses that are closely aligned to Nesta’s Mission impact goals; improving school readiness, tackling obesity, reducing household carbon emissions and improving productivity. We invest in: edtech, foodtech, healthtech, climate tech, the future of work and productivity.Equity£500k-£1 millionSeed, Series ASocial enterprise, For profit
Northstar Ventures LtdHealthy ageing, future of work and learning, the future of place and climate techEquity£100k-£5millionSeed, Series AFor profit, Social enterprise
People’s Health TrustEliminating health inequalitiesGrantsup to £1 millionSocial enterprise, Charity
power to changeBusiness in community handsGrantsup to £25kSeedSocial enterprise, Charity
NatWest Social & Community CapitalNatWest Social & Community Capital is a charity funded and supported by NatWest in order to help social enterprises and community businesses.Social Investment, Loans£30k-£500kany social enterprise unable to get traditional capitalSocial enterprise
Santander FoundationDigital and financial empowermentGrants£25k-£150kCharity
Shackleton FoundationYoung peopleEquityup to £10kSeedFor profit with social purpose, Social enterprise
Simsan VenturesDeeptech, fintech, underrepresented foundersEquityPre-Seed, Seed, Pre-Series A and Series AFor profit
Social and Sustainable CapitalWellbeing of individuals, families, groups and communities through the purchase of property, redevelopment of a property and the development of community renewablesLoans, Equity£250k-£3millionSeedFor profit with social purpose, Social enterprise
ResonanceAffordable housingLoansup to £3millionFor profit, Social enterprise, Charity.
Joseph Rowntree FoundationPeople, living standards, economic insecurity, society, housing, placeSocial investment, PhilanthropySocial enterprise, Charity
EthexInvestment opportunities include housing, energy and community focussed projectsEquity£150k+Seed +Social enterprise, For profit
Fair by Design FundPovertyLoans, Equity£100k-£500kSeed to Series A+For profit, Social enterprise, CIC, Not for profit, Charity, B Corps
Henry Smith CharityImproving lives, strengthening communities, Christian projectsGrants£500-£70kNot for profit
Key Fund provides Funding to pay staff, growth and developmentSocial Investment Loans and Grants to people and enterprisesfrom £5k up to £300kAnyCommunity, Social enterprise
Mustard SeedThey invest in businesses with a core product or service that is inherently beneficial to society: economic inclusion, education, environmental sustainability, health, family & communityGrants, Equitybetween Pre-Seed and Series BSocial enterprise, B corp, For profit with social purpose
Co-Op FoundationStronger communities, youthGrants, Loansup to £200k, depending on FundEarly stageCharity
BBC Children in NeedImproving the lives of childrenGrantstypically less than £15,000Early stage to Series ACharity, Social enterprise
Big Issue InvestTackling social inequality, particularly through solutions to povertyDebt, quasi-Equity, Equity.£20k-£4 millionEarly stage to Series A (note: equity investment applicable to Growth Impact Fund only), Mature, Growth, Expansion funding Social enterprise, For Profit, Not for profit, Charity, B corp
Big Society CapitalFinancial inclusion, education, and health and wellbeing (improvement of people's lives)Investor in FundsFund of fundsFunds
Barrow Cadbury TrustCriminal justice, migration, economic justice, social investmentGrants, Social investment£50k- £250kPre-Seed, SeedSocial enterprise, Charity
Blue Spark FoundationChildren and young people - educationGrants£0-£5000SeedNot for profit
Bridges Fund Management , Bridges venturesSustainable Planet: solutions that will help reduce emission and decarbonise the economy (sustainable buildings, clean energy transition, food production). Healthier Lives: solutions that improve physical and mental health and well-being. Future skills: solutions that help people to up-skill of re-skill, so they can participate in the workforce Stronger communities: solutions that improve access to quality good, services and opportunitiesEquity, Debt£2million-£30millionSeries A onwards.For profit with social purpose
City Bridge TrustReducing inequalityGrants, Social Investmentaverage £44,000Charity, Not for profit
DRK FoundationArts and Culture, Civic Engagement, Economic Empowerment, Education, Environment and Climate Change, Food and Agriculture, Health, Social Justice, Systemic Poverty. Grantsup to $300kSeries A, Series BIndependent nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit entities
EKA VenturesSustainable consumption: Shifting to an efficient, circular model that delivers products that are better for the consumer and the planet. Consumer healthcare: Moving from a reactive treatment-driven health system to a more proactive and preventive consumer-led system. Inclusive economy: Using data to better understand a customer's individual needs so that core, essential products are affordable and accessible to everyone.£0.5-£3 millionSeed+For profit
Esmee fairnbairn foundation"Our Natural World, "A Fairer Future" - focussing on race, migrants and gender injustice and "Creative Confident Communities" - place based changeGrants, Debt, Equity£100k to £2mSeed +Social enterprise, B corp, Not for profit
4ImpactDigital technologies that positively impact Planet or PeopleEquity500k - 3m EURSeed, Series AFor profit
Barcapel FoundationHealth, heritage, youthGrantsup to £100kEarly stage - Seed+Charity
Bank Workers CharityMental and physical health, wellbeing, povertySocial bond, Loans, convertible Loans, and Equity£50k-£125kSeries A+Social enterprise, For profit with social purpose
Aviva Community FundFinancial Wellbeing: helping people take control of their wellbeing by giving them the tools to be more financially independent and ready for anything. Climate Action: promoting thriving communities by preventing, preparing for and protecting against the impacts of climate changeGrantsmatches every individual donation received up to £250CrowdfundingCharity, Social enterprise (CIO, CIC, CLG, CASC)
Ascension VenturesFair by Design Fund - poverty premium (closed). Ascension Fund III - social inequalities, cost of livingEquity£250k-£700kPre-seed to pre-series AFor profit, B Corps
Ananda Impact VenturesFocus on addressing pressing societal issues in: redefining healthcare, sustainability transformation, educational empowerment, equitable humanity (Finance & employment)Equity€0.5M - €8MEarly Stage: (Pre)Seed ,  Pre-Series A ,  Series AFor profit
Ada VenturesClimate, economics empowerment, healthcare & ageingInvestment£250k-£1 millionPre-Series AFor profit, Social enterprise