Together,
Companies Create Change.
At C3, we help visionary entrepreneurs and forward-thinking organisations scale their impact, accelerate growth, and create lasting change.
As a B Corp™- certified impact platform, we bridge innovation, investment, and purpose - connecting startups, corporates, governments, investors, and experts through dynamic collaborations, tailored programmes, and high-impact initiatives.
Since 2012, we have built a thriving global community of 7,000+ changemakers, driving sustainable solutions across industries. From funding and mentorship to strategic partnerships, we provide the tools and networks needed to turn bold ideas into measurable impact.
Together, companies create change, shaping a future where business success fuels social and environmental progress.
Our mission is to put business to its best possible use.
We believe that purpose-driven organisations make the greatest impact on humankind.
Our vision is to help good businesses get great at solving the world’s most pressing issues.
C3 at a Glance
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12
Years of impact
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2,500+
Entrepreneurs in our network
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318
Startups accelerated to date
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95%
Of C3 alumni are still operational
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1,000+
Network of investors
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$ 623 m
Funding raised by alumni since 2021
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67
Countries covered across the world
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33%
Female founders among our alumni
Our impact goals
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Accelerate & equip emerging businesses to become a force for good
Inspire & reinforce an impact agenda for corporates & institutions
Cultivate a productive impact community of youth, founders, experts & investors
Change the designe
C3 is now part of the Global Ventures platform, strengthening our shared commitment to supporting founders in emerging markets.
This integration enhances C3’s ability to connect entrepreneurs with investors while enriching our programmes with valuable investor insights. At the same time, it enables Global Ventures to support earlier-stage startups through C3’s accelerators, creating a seamless pathway for growth. By combining expertise, we’re reducing ecosystem fragmentation, fostering shared best practices, and promoting sustainable business principles—unlocking new opportunities for founders at every stage.
We are B Corp™Certified
As of 2024 we are proud to be a B Corp™- certified organisation, standing alongside a global community of businesses committed to the highest standards of social and environmental impact.
Meet the team
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Medea Nocenitni
Founder
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Anna-Liisa Goggs
Co-founder
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Kevin Holliday
Managing Director
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Fereshteh Amarsy
Head of Growth and Partnerships
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Olga Habre
Programmes Director
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Sherine Mahmoud
Programme Lead
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Nadim El Hamalawy
Programme Lead
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Rana Taher
Programme Lead
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Mustafa Tubaileh
Operations Manager
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Lana Azhari
Research & Insights Manager
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Vanisha Sampat
Program Coordinator
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Shama Zamora
Program Coordinator
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Aisha Elleithy
Programme Coordinator
Board members
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Medea Nocentini
C3 Founder and Board Member
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Anna-Liisa Goggs
C3 Co-Founder and Board Member
Recognition and awards
C3 has been honoured at the Global ESG Awards 2024 as the Platinum winner in the Partnerships and Sustainable Development category. In 2024 Medea Nocentini was recognised at the Sustainability Global Change Makers Awards 2024 for her decade-long contributions to the industry. Our past recognitions include accreditation last year as a People + Planet First verified social enterprise. Since 2017, C3 has been recognised as a UN SDGs Pioneer for our contribution to Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). We have also received multiple Gold Awards at the Gulf Sustainability Awards, where we were honoured as the Overall Winner in 2022.
