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8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
Fractal Pediatric Capital Fund I
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHHuman health and social work

Fractal Pediatric Capital Fund I

The first pediatric venture fund led by pediatric experts. Where others see a ‘niche,’ we see a generational opportunity with unparalleled impact—because kids are the future.

United States

Built Clean Ventures Fund I
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHConstruction + 2 Others

Built Clean Ventures Fund I

Built Clean Ventures Fund I is focused on climate-tech in the built environment in Southeast Asia. We operate with a gender lens and invest in early stage opportunities. Join us to decarbonize at the front line.

Manila, National Capital District, Philippines

JFFVentures Economic Mobility Fund I
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHManufacturing + 6 Others

JFFVentures Economic Mobility Fund I

JFFVentures is an early-stage impact venture fund investing in tech-enabled solutions that drive economic mobility for low- to middle-income workers. We invest along the entire journey of the worker from learn to earn.

United States

Employee Ownership Catalyst Fund
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHAgriculture, forestry and fishing + 16 Others

Employee Ownership Catalyst Fund

The national (US) Employee Ownership Catalyst Fund supports businesses transitioning to employee ownership (EO) and needing capital to finance the transition and transaction. The fund also provides working capital.

United States

Community Broadband Fund
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHConstruction + 2 Others

Community Broadband Fund

Private credit impact fund for broadband in low-income communities. +35M Americans don't have broadband, a super social determinant. We finance community ISPs to connect marginalized communities. Targeting 17% net IRR.

United States

Metis Settlements Impact Fund
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHFinancial and insurance activities + 4 Others

Metis Settlements Impact Fund

The Métis Settlements Impact Fund is a $50 million impact investment fund with a focus on Economic Reconciliation and Sustainability. Investments positively impact Metis Settlements and other indigenous communities.

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Adaptation Ventures Fund I
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHFinancial and insurance activities

Adaptation Ventures Fund I

The first angel group fund in the US to invest in early-stage disability and accessible tech startups.

United States

Investing in Dignified Jobs for All
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHAgriculture, forestry and fishing + 6 Others

Investing in Dignified Jobs for All

Upaya has invested in 42 companies (and exited 10 investments) creating 51,222 dignified jobs for people living in extreme poverty in India. Upaya is on a mission to create 300,000 jobs by 2030 through its PRG model.

India

PRG III: Investing in Dignified Jobs for All
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHAgriculture, forestry and fishing + 7 Others

PRG III: Investing in Dignified Jobs for All

Upaya has invested in 42 companies (and exited 10 investments) creating 51,222 dignified jobs for people living in extreme poverty in India. Upaya is on a mission to create 300,000 jobs by 2030 through its PRG model.

India

Pescadata - an app for small scale fishing communities
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHProfessional, scientific and technical + 3 Others

Pescadata - an app for small scale fishing communities

A logbook and expenses app for small-scale fishers and fishing communities.

Mérida, YUC, Mexico

Women's Micro Small & Medium Enterprise Trade Finance
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Women's Micro Small & Medium Enterprise Trade Finance

An award-winning finance vehicle to benefit women-led enterprises across the Indo-Pacific, with an initial focus on Indonesia, Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, Samoa, Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands.

Australia

Tech2Peace
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Tech2Peace

Tech2Peace (T2P) hosts blended technology training, entrepreneurship, and conflict dialogue seminars for Israelis and Palestinians (with a particular focus on women and marginalized populations) along with continued community events post-seminar.

Israel

World Innovation Network
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

World Innovation Network

Supercharging the Global Innovation and Start-up Ecosystem with Digital Technologies

India

Smart Grid on Main Street
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Smart Grid on Main Street

EarthSpark International has developed a solar-diesel hybrid micro-grid system to increase access to affordable, reliable electricity for value-added agricultural processing in Les Anglais, Haiti.

Haiti

Solar Market Gardens
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Solar Market Gardens

For over a decade, SELF’s Solar Market Gardens (SMGs) have tackled food insecurity through a combination of solar power and drip irrigation.

Benin

Sumba Iconic Island Initiative
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Sumba Iconic Island Initiative

To provide access to reliable and 100 percent renewable forms of energy for the 750,000 inhabitants of Sumba Island, ending their dependency on fossil fuels and supporting gender-balanced development and economic activities of the people.

Sumba Barat, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Sustainable Sanitation in Nepal
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Sustainable Sanitation in Nepal

A social enterprise model for public toilets piloted in Nepal that incorporates additional revenue streams with waste-to-value technology (biogas), bundled services (shops), gender-inclusive design, and a cleaning compliance program.

Nepal

World Social Capital Monitor
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

World Social Capital Monitor

For the first time in history, in order to accelerate the SDGs people can score on eight crucial local social goods by open access and in 46 languages yet.

Switzerland

Next-gen wealth: a new path for redistribution
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Next-gen wealth: a new path for redistribution

We’re accelerating wealth redistribution by prototyping a democratic, values-aligned fund distribution model for next-gen wealth holders. Using fiscal hosting and allied tools, we’ll show how capital can flow faster—serving the many, not the few.

Back Office Support Pilot
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Back Office Support Pilot

Seeking to pilot a sliding scale business development solution that will help early stage, BIPOC- and immigrant-owned cooperatives reach profitability more quickly.

Denver, CO, USA

Backyard Bankers Initiative
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Backyard Bankers Initiative

Seeking grants of $15,000 to replicate Backyard Bankers Initiative in new immgrant communities. Groups are saving $50,000 per week

Massachusetts, USA

Anti-Eviction & Self-Determination in Ziwani, Nairobi
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Anti-Eviction & Self-Determination in Ziwani, Nairobi

The Single Mothers Association of Kenya (SMAK) is fighting urban renewal by building energy sovereignty and food sovereignty, and organizing a community land trust to curb rampant real estate speculation and achieve permanent tenant security.

Ziwani, Nairobi, NA, Kenya

Capital Navigation in the South
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Capital Navigation in the South

Launching Capital Navigator under SoCap to help women entrepreneurs access capital, gain financial knowledge & connect with resources.

Arkansas, USA

ConnectUP! Circle (C2)  - A Digital Community
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

ConnectUP! Circle (C2) - A Digital Community

Expand our winning content/programs nationally! C2 is a culturally grounded digital community for Black/Brown startups & emerging businesses providing courses, toolkits, technical assistance to power founders confidently MANAGE their businesses, wealth, and health.

St. Paul, MN, USA

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