Tech for Good Roundup - October 2026
Tech for Good October Roundup
OCT 30, 2026
Hello from the BGV team,
This week the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) published their annual market sizing report, which shows that more than 3,000 organisations worldwide manage an estimated $1.76 trillion in impact assets.
According to the GIIN, allocations span a wide range of countries, sectors and asset classes. And that’s an exciting step change, but we’re still bullish on the very early stage VC ecosystem (for more on this read our 2025 impact report). But in the last weeks, we were excited to learn more and explore new countries too.
Meet the cohort of the J-Star X UK Impact Accelerator
In partnership with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) we’re excited to announce the 12 Japanese startups selected for the J-Star X Impact UK Accelerator, a programme helping Japanese tech for good businesses scale their products into the UK and European markets. The programme kicked off in Tokyo earlier this month, and we’re delighted to be working with ventures working on product and services that range from turning waste into hydrogen, focus on a healthier life expectancy through better brain health, provide better parenting support and much more.
Podcast highlights
From Peeling Onions to Serving Millions of NHS Patients: 15 Years of DrDoctor
On this episode of Tech for Good with BGV, Paul speaks to Tom Whicher, co-founder and CEO of DrDoctor, tracing the origins of the company, which began as an effort to fix confusing and outdated hospital letters. Since then, DrDoctor has evolved from patient engagement to providing patient-responsive care across the NHS.
The Tech for Good podcast is our chance to interview a founder, investor or expert on what it takes to build an amazing tech for good venture. You'll find the links to listen and subscribe via the main podcast platforms here.
Explore the Trustworthy AI Map
Earlier this month, our friends at ImpactVC, Project Liberty, Reframe Venture, Andaris, Omidyar Network, Mozilla, Norrsken and Seismic Foundation launched the TrustworthyAI Market Map, a first-of-its-kind resource showcasing the companies building the technologies and infrastructure for trustworthy AI adoption at scale.
The map reveals where new investment opportunities are emerging, who is building the solutions and where capital is flowing.
We're proud to have co-convened this initiative as one of the nominating partners. And we're chuffed to see two of our portfolio companies, Amytis and Vouchsafe, featured amongst the 79 companies building Trustworthy AI 🔥
Upcoming Tech for Good and impact investing events
Join our next coffee mornings in London. We’ll also be in Edinburgh and Bristol in November and December.
Follow us on Lumato find out when we’re hosting coffee mornings in your city!
Come to to our ‘Get ready for Slush’ London brunch
We’re partnering with Fashion 4.0 on 13th November to bring founders and investors heading to Slush together for a leisurely brunch in London.
BGV portfolio news
Skin Analytics featured in the BBC, following the story of the dermatology team at a Bradford hospital detailing how they are using Skin Analytics’ AI DERM in their daily work examining patients for skin cancer.
Read the article →
Cerebella was featured in Tech EU in an in-depth interview sharing how their newly launched app turns cognitive science into accessible, evidence based support helping women maintain their welling during menopause and beyond.
CosySense was named the winner of Green Energy Infrastructure at the Energy Tech Summit Asia.
Looking for investment?
If you’re building a tech for good venture (or know someone who is) we’re always keen to hear from purpose-driven founders.
We will open applications for our next cohort in November, but you can speak to us all year-round to tell us more about your business and find out if it’s a fit with BGV. We’re always looking for ambitious founders building technology that tackles social and environmental challenges.
Talk to BGV →
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