Weekly impact insights
A curated roundup of founders, funding, and ideas shaping the impact economy.
Causeartist Weekly #314: Scaling Circularity: eBay’s $300k and UNICEF’s Blockchain Grants
From the bottom of the ocean to the edge of space, impact is scaling. This week, we dive into Impossible Metals’ robotics, Tomorrow.io’s $175M satellite constellation, and the historic policy wins in California and Ethiopia that are redefining the social enterprise landscape.
Mar 11, 2026
Causeartist Weekly #313: AI "Talking" to Wildlife 🦒 + Building a Home in 30 Days
Mar 4, 2026
Causeartist Weekly #312: Japan’s Impact Boom + Why Micro-Drones are the New Bees 🐝
Feb 25, 2026
Causeartist Weekly #311: Ethical Chocolate, Clean Energy AI, and Sustainable Farm Grants
Feb 19, 2026
Causeartist Weekly #310: Regenerating Seas, Forests, and Grids: Re‑Wiring Our Planet’s Operating System
Feb 11, 2026
Causeartist Weekly #309: The $1.2B Grocery Model Investors Rejected 50 Times + $500M for Clean Energy Infrastructure
This week: Obvious Ventures closes $360M for planetary health, Daphni backs science-based startups with €260M, and Stanford hosts a career fair connecting mission-driven talent with purpose-first employers.
Feb 4, 2026
Causeartist Weekly #308: 50 Social Entrepreneurs to Watch, $150M Climate Surge, and the $7B Clean Beauty Boom
In this issue, we highlight innovators to watch in 2026, explore how the Perkins Howe and Adaptation Ventures collaboration is unlocking DisabilityTech, and track over $500M in new fund closes across climate and sustainable tech.
Jan 28, 2026
Causeartist Weekly #307: A $2.85M Ton Carbon Deal and the Fashion Built to Last
This week’s Causeartist Weekly covers a landmark carbon removal deal with Microsoft, enduring ethical brands like Eileen Fisher, new climate and biodiversity funding, and the accelerators and capital shaping what lasts in impact.
Jan 21, 2026
Causeartist Weekly #306: Inside Kiva, One Percent for the Planet, and This Week’s Impact Signals
This week’s Causeartist Weekly features a conversation with One Percent for the Planet’s CEO, a deep dive into Kiva’s impact model, major climate and healthcare investments, and new funding and accelerator opportunities shaping the year ahead.
Jan 14, 2026
Causeartist Weekly #305: Nominate Social Entrepreneur to Watch in 2026 + Chief Policy Officer at Lyft
This week’s Causeartist Weekly covers policy shaping innovation, major impact investments, new funding for climate and food systems, and why patient, long-term capital is defining the next phase of social entrepreneurship.
Jan 7, 2026
Causeartist Weekly #304: Impact Assets Top $1T, Lab-Grown Leather, & 2026 Nominations Open
Impact assets top $1T! 🚀 Nominate 2026's top social entrepreneurs, explore Iraq’s new climate hub, and track $50M+ in new funding for biotech and green tech. Dive into the future of luxury with €22M for lab-grown leather and find new grants from Amex and MIT.
Dec 31, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #303: Ocean-Saving Tech, Crypto-Powered Impact Exchange, & $50M for AI Health
This week’s Causeartist Weekly explores new models for funding impact, from ocean conservation startups to crypto-powered giving platforms, plus AI in education, inclusive mobility, and fresh funding across climate and social innovation.
Dec 18, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #302: Dr. Bronner's Ethical Growth, $462M for Geothermal, & The AI Education Push
This week highlights new clean energy solutions, sustainable product launches, AI in education, policy updates, and fresh funding across climate tech and social innovation. Explore interviews, resources, and key opportunities shaping the impact landscape.
Dec 11, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #301: Turning Environmental Law into Assets & Battery Recycling Startups
Inside: Michael & Susan Dell's massive pledge, the startups defining battery recycling, and a fun way to engage with climate action. Listen to our latest podcast on mitigation banking.
Dec 3, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #300: 🌱 Forest Finance, EV Charging Breakthroughs, and a New Model for Digital Giving
This week’s Causeartist Weekly features the Bombas impact case study, a deep dive into Tab for a Cause, major climate finance news, EV charging innovation, new events, and fresh funding rounds across sustainability and tech.
Nov 26, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #299: Catalytic Capital, Climate Innovation, and This Week’s Top Impact News
This week’s Causeartist Weekly explores catalytic capital, a new podcast with Rehana Nathoo, major climate and finance headlines, and fresh funding rounds across food innovation, AI, agriculture, and electric mobility.
Nov 21, 2025
Builder Brief #2: Lemonade's Purpose, Plus New Tech for Nonprofits & Founders
Leverage your time with tech: get the latest on high-ROI tools for nonprofits, founders, and sales efficiency.
Nov 19, 2025
Monday Momentum #2: Gen Z Driving Circularity, EV Truck Startup IPO, and Why Big Tech is Doubling Down on AI & Climate
Start your week with a clear look at the most important updates in impact, climate tech and social innovation, including new funding rounds, major policy moves, upcoming accelerator deadlines and a new founder interview from the Causeartist podcast.
Nov 17, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #298: Carbon Direct Acquires Pachama, Impact Gift Guide, AI for Agriculture
This week’s Causeartist Weekly covers the launch of the 300 million dollar All Aboard Coalition Fund, new sustainable gift ideas, global impact events, and major climate and tech funding updates shaping the end of the year.
Nov 14, 2025
Builder Brief #1: Lessons from Ben & Jerry’s, automation ideas for nonprofits, and the best Notion setup for founders
This week’s Impact Brief highlights bold moves across climate, capital, and innovation. From clean beauty and sustainable aerospace to billion-dollar climate funds and AI-driven learning, here’s what’s shaping the week ahead for founders and changemakers.
Nov 12, 2025
Monday Momentum #1: The Week Ahead in Impact and Innovation
This week’s Impact Brief highlights bold moves across climate, capital, and innovation. From clean beauty and sustainable aerospace to billion-dollar climate funds and AI-driven learning, here’s what’s shaping the week ahead for founders and changemakers.
Nov 10, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #297: Food Waste AI, Global Climate Funding, and $100K Accelerator Grants
This week’s Causeartist Weekly spotlights Raccoon Eyes AI, record-breaking climate tech funding, and major new opportunities for impact founders, including the Robin Hood Catalyst and AWS/NVIDIA accelerator programs.
Nov 5, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #296 - Oddbird’s Rise, Warby Parker’s Impact, and $600M+ in Climate Capital
This week’s Causeartist Weekly features Oddbird’s alcohol-free wine revolution, Warby Parker’s impact-driven business model, and $600M+ in new climate, AI, and mobility funding from Redwood, Serena, and Toyota.
Oct 29, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #295 - How Technology, Sustainability, and Impact Are Converging Worldwide
This week’s Causeartist Weekly spotlights Mural Pay’s mission to modernize global payments, Allbirds’ sustainability journey, and $1B+ in global impact funding across AI, education, health, and climate, including Avid, Spiro, and the Citi Foundation.
Oct 22, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #294- From AI for Humanity to Regenerative Ice Cream
This week’s Causeartist Weekly spotlights Better & Better’s vitamin-infused toothpaste, Fast Forward’s AI for Humanity podcast, and Beyond Meat’s rise and reinvention, plus $600M+ in new funding for climate, health, and sustainable innovation.
Oct 15, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #293 - $1B in Climate Funding, Global Impact Wins From Hawaii to Uganda
This week’s Causeartist Weekly spotlights Waiākea’s Hawaiian sustainability model, the launch of era92 Hub in Africa, and over $1 billion in new climate and conservation funding—from Base Power’s massive Series C to breakthroughs in solar, water, and deep tech.
Oct 8, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #292 - Safer Roads, Smarter Safety Nets, and $142M in Impact Capital
From Lulo’s mission to rebuild America’s safety net, to our in-depth Chobani case study, to $140M+ in new funding for AI, sustainable aviation fuel, and road safety, we spotlight the ideas and capital moving the world forward.
Oct 1, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #291 - Regenerative Ag, Compact EVs, and $225M+ in Climate & Education Funding
This week, explore Fairphone’s radical supply chain transparency, ASU’s $115M biodiversity school, CO₂-powered geothermal innovation, and updates to our accelerator & fellowship guide for impact startups.
Sep 24, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #290 - Nature-Based Carbon, GovTech AI, Inside JFF Ventures, and Sustainable Wallcoverings
Inside: A Q&A with JFF Ventures on aligning mission with venture capital, a spotlight on sustainable design from Anduba, and $500M+ in impact funding across climate, fintech, AI, and health from Chestnut Carbon, VoLo Earth, and more.
Sep 17, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #289 - New AI Podcast Launch + $190M in Impact Funding
Explore the latest in impact tech and finance, including the launch of the Modular Minds AI podcast, a $61M fintech inclusion fund, regenerative agriculture certification, and startup news spanning climate, education, and working parent support.
Sep 10, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #288 - $160M+ in Climate, Carbon, AI & Equity – Plus Cerulean’s Vision for Regenerative Tech
This week’s Causeartist Weekly dives into $100M+ in impact-driven funding announcements across climate, AI, e-commerce, and digital access.
Sep 3, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #287 - Post-Consumer Innovation, Rainforest Beauty & $90M+ in Impact Capital
This week’s edition features AmaSKN, a beauty brand born in the Amazon, plus highlights from geothermal pioneers, products made from waste, and $90M+ in fresh funding powering everything from robotics and modular housing to biotech and skilled trades education.
Aug 27, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #286 - Funding for Green Steel, Nuclear Energy Innovation, AI EdTech, and Veteran Support
From climate tech to ethical farming, this week’s stories spotlight founders reimagining industries—and a new coffee brand from Tom Hanks supporting veterans.
Aug 20, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #285 - $1B+ in Impact Funding + Big Moves in Climate, Health & Music
Aug 13, 2025
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Aug 6, 2025
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Jul 30, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #282
Jul 23, 2025
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Jul 16, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #279
Jul 2, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #278
Jun 25, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #277
Jun 18, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #276
Jun 11, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #275
Jun 4, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #274
May 14, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #273
May 7, 2025
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Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 23, 2025
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Apr 16, 2025
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Apr 9, 2025
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Apr 2, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 12, 2025
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Mar 5, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 19, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Jan 29, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #259
Jan 22, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #258
Jan 15, 2025
Social Entrepreneurs to Watch for in 2025
Jan 9, 2025
Causeartist Weekly #257
Dec 12, 2024
Causeartist Weekly #256
Dec 4, 2024
Causeartist Weekly #255
Nov 27, 2024
Causeartist Weekly #254
Nov 20, 2024
Causeartist Weekly #253
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Causeartist Weekly #252
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Causeartist Weekly #251
Nov 1, 2024
Causeartist Weekly #250
Oct 23, 2024
Causeartist Weekly #249
Oct 16, 2024
Causeartist Weekly #248
Oct 9, 2024
Causeartist Weekly #247
Oct 2, 2024
Causeartist Weekly #246
Sep 25, 2024
Causeartist Weekly #245
This week’s newsletter highlights advancements in climate tech, agriculture, and sustainability investments.
Sep 18, 2024
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Causeartist Weekly: Innovations in Digital Banking, Sustainable Food, and More
Aug 29, 2024
Causeartist Weekly Digest: Climate Tech, Sustainable Delivery, and Empowering Artisans
Aug 24, 2024
Causeartist Weekly: New Funding Rounds + Powered by People's Backend Platform for Artisans
Jul 29, 2024
Causeartist Weekly: 14 Renewable Energy Startups Impacting the World + Building a Sustainable Family Office
These renewable energy startups are not only addressing environmental challenges but also creating economic opportunities and promoting energy independence.
Jul 12, 2024
Causeartist Weekly: Sustainable Choices with Commons App, Pluralsight Grants $2 Million and more
Jul 2, 2024
Causeartist Weekly: Zum Wins $32 Million, Eko Health Raises $41M, bluShift Aerospace Secures $2M, Bezos Earth Fund Launches $100 Million Challenge
Jun 7, 2024
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May 1, 2024