These top list of investors in collaboration aren't exactly impact investors in the finance sense but rather, support the importance of a collaborative project as a way of achieving social change and effective organizational practice.
One of the most reoccurring innovations in this feature is the much replicated idea of a collaborative workspace or coworking hub. For instance, the Centre for Social Innovation, in Toronto, Ontario, and its NYC expansion, (the Center for Social Innovation), offers a place for social entrepreneurs to come together and share knowledge and insight on their start-up process since they're all quite different. Other organizations offer similar spaces, sometimes for individuals who work alone and want to energize themselves through even just a chat around a coffee.
100 Investors in Collaboration
From Cross-Sector Strategists to Multimedia Social Campaigns:
Tiana Reid — Jun 15, 2013 — Social Good
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Ancestor-Inspired Accessories
Wakami Helps Disconnected Communities Find Urban Markets
99
Eclectic Ethical Fashion
Upcycled 'Adamah Stein' Designs by Artisans in Senegal and Paris
98
Homeless Helping Boxes
London-Based Charity DePaul UK Designs Cardboard Boxes to Help the Homeless
97
Explosive Ethical Jewelry
'peaceBOMB' Bracelets Embrace War-Inflicted Cities
96
Meaningful Jewelry Mementos
'Penelope Poet' Wants to Break the Chain of Poverty
95
Socially Responsible Bangles
Alkemie Jewelry is Made from 100% Reclaimed Materials
94
Peace Pillows
Oimei Co. is a Fair Trade Business Re-Investing Profits in Peacebuilding Initiatives
93
Clean Air Transportation Alternatives
Greenaer Promotes Electrical Cars and Scooters
92
Empowerment Jewelry
SWAK X Educates and Employs Young Adults with HIV/AIDS
91
Charitable Coffee Shops
The Movement Cafe is an Artsy Space That Hosts Local Performers
90
$20-Per-Month Homes
Each WorldHaus is Built in 10 Days and is Designed for the World's Rural Poor
89
Culturally Relevant Luggage
Ethnotek Creates Bags Using Direct Fabric Trade
88
Alternative Education Enterprises
KO2 is a Community Interest Company with a Love for Dirtbiking
87
Bars That Fund Students
The Profits at Turl Street Kitchen Go to a Hub That Supports Causes
86
Vegan Brogue Shoes
Bourgeois Boheme Sells Ethical Footwear in a Range of Hip Styles
85
Remote Healthcare Technologies
iKure is a Kolkata-Based Delivery Platform for India
84
Collaborative Consumption Infographics
The Unstash Manifesto Mixes Altruism with Action
83
Female-Owned Design Studios
'Creative Women' Supports Economic Independence in the Majority World
82
Design-Focused Social Products
Matter Inc. Creates Products Helping Local and Global Communities
81
Malawian Cotton Tees
AFRCN APPRL Funds Sustainable Entrepreneurs in Africa
80
Social Impact Collaborations
'Root Cause' Consulting Brings Leaders Together to Solve Issues
79
Water Creating Billboards
This Eco-Friendly Advertising Creates Clean Drinking Water from Humidity
78
Co-Profit Fashion
Collaborative World Brand Supports Nonprofits Through Apparel Sales
77
High-Quality Altruistic Hoodies
The Vanity Project Collaborates with Charities on Its Designs
76
Worker-Owned Web Design
CoLab Coop Works Collaboratively for Social Enterprises
75
Revamped Castaway Accessories
Project Repat Collaborates with Artisans in the Majority World
74
Online Urban Activism Platforms
Brickstarter is a Web Service Connecting Activists and Bureaucracy
73
African Rebel Sneakers
This Public Enemy Collaboration With Sawa Features Sneakers Made in Africa
72
Collaborative Workspace Launches
The Center for Social Innovation NYC Opened Earlier This Month
71
Reflective Slap Bands
Vedante is a B Corporation Reducing Nighttime Visibility Accidents
70
Austrian Innovation Hubs
Emersense Brings Together Social Entrepreneurs in Vienna
69
Lower-Income Maternity Hospitals
LifeSpring Provides Market-Based Health Care
68
Affordable Working Hubs
10 Carden is for Social Innovators Making an Impact
67
Strategic Creativity Events
Germination is a Communications Company Driving Social Change
66
Educational Children's Clothing
3c Wear Provides Uniforms and School Supplies to Kids in Need
65
Social Good Performance Venues
Creative Common is a Place Where Community Comes Together
64
Women in Business Web Platform
Young Female Entrepreneurs is a socially minded community
63
Craft Connecting Platforms
'Industree Crafts Foundation' Networks Artists with Retailers Over Indi
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Philanthropic Artistic Shoes
The TOMS Haiti Project Commissioned Artists to Make Limited Edition S
61
Eco-Conscious Yoga Accessories
JadeYoga Creates a Mat That is Good for You and the Environment
60
Culturally Creative Denim Ads
The Diesel + Edun Campaign Celebrates African Performance Art
59
Capacity-Building Artisan Groups
The Nest Maiyet Partnership Creates Positive Impact (UPDATE)
58
Altruistic Artistic Apparel
Mozaiks Aims to Steer Fashion Away from Empty Branding
57
Benevolent Online Shopping
The Do Good Buy Us Website Allows Consumers to Buy Charitable Products
56
Cohousing Companies
McCamant & Durrett Architects Offer Collaborative Design and Living
55
Fashion-Fueled Community Initiatives
Royal Dynamite T-Shirts Generate Buzz About Education Issues
54
Social Good Accelerators
Hub Ventures Supports Entrepreneurs with Start-Ups
53
Baby Subscription Services
Good Karma Clothing for Kids Encourages Collaborative Consumption
52
Collaborative Artisan Cushions
Tilonia by Designing Hope is a Stylish and Altruistic Home Line
51
Stuff-Sharing Social Enterprises
Unstash Fosters Collaborative Consumption for Sustainability
50
Empowering Recycled Bowls
This Crockery from Bundu Designs is African-Inspired
49
Poverty Non-Profit Prints
The Fresh Words Market LIFT Collaboration Says 'Be Fearless'
48
Ethical Artisan-Focused Fashion
‘A Peace Treaty’ Employs At-Risk Designers
47
Fair Trade Sports Gear
Handmade DOSTI Soccer Balls Employ Afghan Women
46
Idea-Promoting Action Organizations
The LAB Attempts to Create Palpable Innovation
45
Teen-Oriented Crisis Text Lines
Do Something is a Social Impact Organization Collaborating Online
44
Non-Profit Collaboration-Enabling Groups
The Taproot Foundation is a Changemaking Organization
43
Danish Innovation Collaborations
MindLab Uses Design, Government and Business to Impact Society
42
Nigerian Entrepreneurship Incubators
The Co-Creation Hub Helps Foster Social Innovation in Lagos
41
Indian Social Entrepreneurship Programs
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is Pushing the Scene
40
Non-Profit Acceleration Headquarters
Space with a Soul is Boston's Social Innovation Station
39
Multimedia Social Business Campaigns
The Catrinka Project Works Alongside the 'Girl Rising' Film
38
Urban Youth Impact Trusts
The GreenLight Fund Supports Nonprofits Benefiting Low-Income Families
37
Collaborative Workshop Non-Profits
The Impact Lab was Designed to Connect Various Sectors
36
Designer-Led Social Change
AIGA Design for Good Attempts to Bring in the Community
35
Red Nosed Charity Tees
The Stella McCartney for Comic Relief Tees Support a Poverty Free World
34
Free Information Software
Transparency Toolkit is an Open-Source Tool
33
Literary Aesthetic One-for-One Tees
The 'OOP x Mikey Burton: Gatsby' Collaboration Donates
32
Charitable Vintage Sites
WebThriftStore Connects Buyers, Consumers and Non-Profits to Make Cash
31
Microloans for Homelessness?
Beyond the Cardboard Shares Stories, Interviews and Resources
30
Economically Viable Vehicles
The Project Rwanda 'Coffee-Bike' Offers Farmers Affordable Transports
29
Collaborative Community Spaces
Bombay Connect is a Hub of Social Entrepreneurship
28
Beneficial Business Accelerators
The Impact Engine Supports Social Enterprise in Chicago
27
Sustainable Amazonian Drinks
Runa Supports Indigenous Farmers Through Guayusa Tea
26
Collaborative Development Programs
Enterprising Non-Profits Enables Growth for Social Businesses
25
Community-Bridging Organizations
Youth Social Innovation Capital Fund (YSI) Offers Finance Support
24
Eco Employment Solutions
EMBERS Green Renovations Uses Biodegradable Items for Energy Efficiency
23
Large-Scale Change Networks
The Social Innovation Generation Addresses Canada's Challenges
22
Chemical Waste Commitments
ZDHC Brings Together Fashion Brands to Consider the Supply Chain
21
Self-Reliant Immediate Investments
Bina Swadaya Teaches Members to Invest Using Self-Help Groups
20
Crowdsourced For-Purpose Conferences
The 2012 Social Good Summit Covers A Range of World Issues
19
Aqua-Sharing Initiatives
Group EOZ Creates UVtap to Filter Drinking Water in Rural Areas
18
Tech-Focused Continent Narratives
The Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative Promotes Entrepreneurship
17
Negelected Virus Vaccines
Institute for OneWorld Health Helps Develop Drugs for Dismissed Diseases
16
Ethical Sourcing Enablers
The Collaborative Group is a New Social Enterprise Out of Chicago
15
Educational Leader Networks
'Teach For All' Builds National Movements to Improve School Systems
14
CO2 Reduction Rides
Carbon Voyage Fosters Collaborative Consumption Transportation in London, UK
13
Future-Oriented MDG Responses
Business Action for Africa is a Network of Collaborations
12
Cross-Sector Strategists
The Partnering Initiative Supports Collaboration for Social Change
11
Crowdsourced Peace-Promoting Anthems
Peace Mix UK is Creating a Unique Musical Opportunity
10
Community Resource Sites
'seToolbelt' Assists Social Entrepreneurs in Kickstarting Their Ventures
9
Free Stuff Finders
Ditto is an Online Platform Fostering Collaborative Consumption in the UK
8
Equitable Community Designs
The Hester Street Collaborative Fosters Local Resiliency
7
Surplus Gift Collaborations
'Agence du Don en Nature' Works with Corporations to Redistribute
6
Flying Pig Pitches
Good Deals UK Brings Unconventional Voting to the 2011 Social Finance Forum
5
Social Innovation Incubators
Affinity Lab is a Shared Working Space and Platform in DC
4
Conscious Food Collaborations
Watami and the Yunus Centre Sign MOU to Create a Social Business
3
Social Production Initiatives
The Middle Class Financial Empowerment Project Focuses on Wealth
2
Impact-Based Contracts
Instiglio Adapts Bonds to Join Various Sectors in Developing Countries
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Annual Summer Co-op Festivals
The Co-operatives Fortnight is a UK-Based Campaign
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Safari Shower Fashion Ads
The Edun Spring 2013 Campaign Stars a Beautiful Elephant
Haute Hobo Menswear
The POURTON DE MOI Spring 2013 Collection is Disheveled
Necklace-Like Scarves
Necklush Donates Some Profits to a Holistic Cancer Treatment Center
Punchy Coco-Fiber Doormats
Sustainable Company Reed Wilson Design Has a Sense of Humor
Radiant Tribal Sneakers
The Reebok x Keith Haring Foundation Footwear Raises Awareness
Lightweight Leaping Shoes
The Kobe Bryant Sneakers Slither Like a Snake
Community Hot Desks
Hub Vilnius Lets Social Innovators Come Together in Lithuania
Social Coffee Houses
Caffe Streets in Chicago Takes Its Coffee and Relationships Seriously
Remote Healthcare Technologies
iKure is a Kolkata-Based Delivery Platform for India
Stealthy Strapped Shoes
Nike's Strapped Sneakers are So Slick They Need to be Strapped Down
Fair Trade Eco-Tourism
Bespoke Experience Uses Commercial Travel for Poverty Alleviation
Adult Coloring Books
Coloring for Grown-Ups Sarcastically Depicts Real Life Challenges
Design-Focused Social Products
Matter Inc. Creates Products Helping Local and Global Communities
Sustainable Sound Systems
Vers is a Cubed Bluetooth Audio Accessory Company Made out of Wood
Sophisticated Athletic Footwear
The CLAE 2013 Spring Collection is Made of Premium Blends
Corporate Transparency Apps
Bizvizz Wants to Help Make You a Conscious Consumer
Humanitarian Shopping Sites
SOCO Marketplace Attempts to Raise Awareness on Social Causes
Change-Focused Mobile Markets
My Street Grocery Aims to Further the Local Food Economy
Bike-Delivered Organic Java
Peace Coffee is a Fair Trade Brew Company in Minneapolis
Scaly Serpent Sneakers
The Year of the Snake Pack Adds an Upscale Touch to an Old Classic
Contemporary For-Benefit E-Commerce
We See Beauty Tries to Sell Coop-Made Products with Visuals
Ethical Event Supplies
Susty Party Offers Sustainable Products for Your Next Gathering
Consumer-Tailored Vitamins
Koge is Attempting to Upturn the Industry Through a Lower Cost
Humble Humanitarian Necklaces
The Signature Necklace By Liberate Apparel Sheds Light On Poverty
Women-Focused Eco Programs
Backpack Farm is an African-Based Entrepreneurship Supporter
Collaborative Workspace Launches
The Center for Social Innovation NYC Opened Earlier This Month
Gun Metal-Studded Sneakers
The Louis Pik Pak Flat-Studded Sneakers Look Dangerous
Isolated Social Enterprise Models
BRAC is a Global Organization Boasting a Bottom-up Method
Lower-Income Maternity Hospitals
LifeSpring Provides Market-Based Health Care
Affordable Working Hubs
10 Carden is for Social Innovators Making an Impact
Social Capital Databases
ImpactSpace Gives Information on Companies, Entrepreneurs and Investors
Socially Responsible Healthcare Companies
Novo Nordisk is a Danish Triple Bottom Line Business
Hunger-Fighting Food Packages
The Love with Food Group Donates a Meal for Every Box Purchased
Ethical Pop-Up Shops
Divine Chocolate Hosts Fairtrade Fortnight in the UK's Covent Garden
Chromatic Children-Supporting Prints
Fresh Words Market Creates Simple Designs for Philanthrophy
Organic Argan Oils
Kahina Giving Beauty Draws on Moroccan Women's Beauty Rituals
Four-in-One Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities
Ontario Catapult Microloan Fund is Streamlined
Ethical Furniture Retailers
Chest of Drawers Ltd is Committed to Environmental Principles
Social Good Performance Venues
Creative Common is a Place Where Community Comes Together
Fair Trade Woven Panniers
BasketBasket Offers Handmade French-Style Couffins
Ferocious Feline Charity Tees
Arm the Animals Creates Small Independent Animal Shelters from Funds
Charity Choosing Tees
PIF Apparel Allows You to Choose Which Charity to Donate To
Suede Paneled Sneakers
The Valentino 2013 S/S Sneaker Collection is a Textured Dream
Coffee Bean Purses
The Guancasco Fair Trade Coffee Handbag is Made From Authentic Burlap Sacks
Weekly Aquaponic Deliveries
Blacktop Bloom is a Social Enterprise and Urban Farm
Co-op-Made Honeycomb Crunches
Divine's Milk Chocolate Bees is the Result of a New Partnership
Community Resource Recycling
Bridport TLC Creates Partnerships to Reduce Waste
Community-Supporting Snapbacks
The SEA Brand Notes a Quarter of Proceeds to Poverty Tansitioning
Renewable Energy Financing
REwiRE is a Model Venture Starting Its Work in Indonesia
Handmade Humanitarian Goods
BHcrafts Works with Women Displayed by the Bosnian War
Impact Organization Incubators
Panzanzee is an Accelerator and Co-Working Space in Chicago
Legendary Sea Monster Billboards
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum References The Popular Legend
Holistic Food Experiences
Aya Community Markets is an Organic Nourishment in Dc
Carbon Footprint Monitors
Piqqo is an Online Account That Measures a Company's CO2 Emissions
Crowdfunding Community Offshoots
CSI's Catalyst is a Platform for Funding Social Projects
Fair Wage Jewelry Lines
The Back to Africa Jewelry Profits Benefit Orphans Around the World
Poverty Non-Profit Prints
The Fresh Words Market LIFT Collaboration Says 'Be Fearless'
Community-Building Barter Apps
Bright Neighbor is the First Sharing Economy Mobile Platform
Charity-Funding Carnivals
Community Interest Company Circus Starr Uses Its Donated Ticket Schemes
Sustainable Slumber Manufacturers
Abaca Producers Organic Beds and Mattresses with Welsh Wool
Incentive Eco Totes
Bags of Change Offers a Customer Rewards with Purchase of Reusable Tote
Social Enterprise Software
Benetech is a U.S.-Based Nonprofit Technology Company
Indian Social Entrepreneurship Programs
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is Pushing the Scene
For-Profit Venture Accelerators
Good Company Incubates Businesses with a Social Mission
Sector-Spanning Social Firms
Purpose Capital Connects Creative Businesses and Investors
Designer-Led Social Change
AIGA Design for Good Attempts to Bring in the Community
Low-Income Microfinance Associations
RADIM Works in Buenos Aires to Support Economic Development
Social Enterprise Connectors
The Sankalp Forum Works with Investors to Build Business
Indian Organic Farming Promotion
Krishi Naturals Works with Farmers to Support Biodiversity
Invite-Only Change Conferences
The Social Innovation Summit Attempts to Create Large-Scale Impact
Upscale Tie-Dye Sneakers
The Del Toro 2013 Spring Alto Chukkas are Bright Beauties
Education-Providing Apparel
Young Love Outfitters Captures the Hearts of the Residents in Africa
Sustainable Business Education Programs
Springboard Innovation Is Designing the Future Locally
Social Innovation Campuses
The LAB Miami Is Bringing Startup Culture to Southern Florida
Plant-Based Cleaning Products
Ecover Creates Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products with a Twist
Self-Sustaining Farms
One Acre Fund Trains Local Farmers on How to Grow Crops Effectively
Micro-Entrepreneurial Kits
Living Goods Provides Affordable Necessities in Uganda
Youth-Inspiring Initiatives
Afroes is an African Mobile Company Dedicated to Empowering Youth
Ethical Sewing Workshops
Afesip Fair Fashion Creates Design and Clothing Products in Cambodia
Campus Innovation Channels
Ashoka U Attempts to Bring Social Innovation to Higher Education
Collaborative Community Spaces
Bombay Connect is a Hub of Social Entrepreneurship
Localized Impact Investing
Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital Provides Surgeries to Eradicate Blindness
Market-Oriented Energy Charities
SolarAid Hopes to Get Rid of Kerosene Lamps in Africa by 2020
Project-Based Employment Opportunities
Pathways-Shropshire Limited is a UK Social Enterprise
Arts and Crafts Community Enterprises
Menter Fachwen Works with People with a Disability
Humanitarian-Branded Water Bottles
Nika Sells Products to Support Clean H20 Projects
Community-Bridging Organizations
Youth Social Innovation Capital Fund (YSI) Offers Finance Support
Encouraging Entrepreneurship Enterprises
SOLS 24/7 Provides Accessible Education for Youth
Awareness-Raising Business Networks
Social Enterprise West Midlands is a Top Consultancy
Scalable Water Systems
WaterHealth International Attempts to Improve Access to Potable Water
Micro-Lending Web Platforms
Lendwithcare.org Works with The Co-operative
Social Firm Community Cafes
Frogmeadow Reinvents the Labor Market in the United Kingdom
Global Sustainability Restaurant Ratings
The Sustainable Restaurant Association Expands Worldwide
Ethics Consulting Firms
Susan Liautaud & Associates Limited Sees Organizational Practice
Change-Focused Social Collectives
Summit is a Group of Entrepreneurs with a New Mountain HQ
Book-Providing Apparel
S.T.O.R.Y. Clothing Tackles U.S. Illiteracy Through Donation
CO2 Reduction Rides
Carbon Voyage Fosters Collaborative Consumption Transportation in London, UK
One for One Eyewear Lines
The Warby Parker Do Good Initiative Provides Reading Glasses to the Poor
Future-Oriented MDG Responses
Business Action for Africa is a Network of Collaborations
Car Rental Cooperatives
Moorcar is a Social Enterprise Fostering Community Initiatives
Spanish-Supporting Social Enterprises
'Movimiento Idun' is a Language-Based CIC in Spain
Investment Metrics Webinars
The 'Social Measurement Use Among Canadian Impact Investors' Study
Animal Habitat Consultancies
Acer Ecology is a Social Enterprise Working All Over the UK
Surplus Gift Collaborations
'Agence du Don en Nature' Works with Corporations to Redistribute
Closed Loop Plant Systems
Aquaponics UK is a Social Enterprise Tackling Waste, Food and Energy
Cross-Sector BoP Networks
The Centre for Partnerships for Development Released a Report
Age Awareness Social Enterprises
'Action for Ageing' Supports Prevention Programs in the UK
Social Innovation Incubators
Affinity Lab is a Shared Working Space and Platform in DC
Apartment-Based Vacation Providers
Untours is a B Corporation That Lets You Travel Independently
Corporate Foods Collaborations
Grameen Danone Foods is an Example of What's to Come in Social Biz
Co-op Representatives
The Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) Brings Members Together
Impact-Based Contracts
Instiglio Adapts Bonds to Join Various Sectors in Developing Countries
Worksite Information Forums
LaborVoices, Inc. Attempts to Foster Accountability and Transparency
Urban Farm Networks
Fresh City is a Toronto-Based Social Enterprise