Together,
Companies Create Change.

C3 is now part of the Global Ventures platform, strengthening our shared commitment to supporting founders in emerging markets! 

This integration allows C3 to amplify our support for entrepreneurs by unlocking Global Ventures’ extensive expertise and resources. Together, we’re opening up even more opportunities for founders to thrive—offering guidance from early stages through to scaling their businesses. With access to essential knowledge, mentorship, and investor networks, we’re helping founders accelerate their journey and drive lasting impact. 

Company Highlights

  • 12

    Years of impact

  • 2,500

    Entrepreneurs in our network

  • 67

    Countries covered globally

  • 318

    Accelerated startups over the past 5 years

  • 95%

    of startups still operational

  • $ 623 M

    Funding raised by Alumni since 2021

We’re passionate about the future.

At C3, we provide aspiring and mission-driven founders with the knowledge and skills to drive their social and environmental impact forward quickly and effectively. We believe that with our support, and the support of our network, these changemakers genuinely have the power to transform our world.

Our mission is to put business to its best possible use.

Our vision is to help good businesses get great at solving the world’s most pressing issues.

Our Impact Goals

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

Reflections of our founder’s journey

By Medea Nocentini →

Over Ten years at C3

B-Corp Certification

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

  • Kevin Holliday

    Managing Director

  • Olga Habre

    Programmes Director

  • Sherine Mahmoud

    Programme Lead

  • Nadim El Hamalawy

    Programme Lead

  • Rana Taher

    Programme Lead

  • Mustafa Tubaileh

    Operations Manager

  • Lana Azhari

    Research & Insights Manager

  • Vanisha Sampat

    Program Coordinator

  • Shama Zamora

    Program Coordinator

  • Aisha Elleithy

    Programme Coordinator

C3 Board Members

  • Medea Nocentini

    C3 Founder and Board Member

  • Anna-Liisa Goggs

    C3 Co-Founder and Board Member

Recognition and Awards

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. We have been recognised as a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Pioneer for our contribution to SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. We’re also proud to have received multiple gold awards at the Gulf Sustainability Awards and been named the overall winner for 2022.