100x
Impact
Report | 2024

A year of growth and impact

2024 was a year of tremendous growth and ambition for 100x. In a world grappling with complex challenges, we are driven by a simple yet profound question: what does it take to scale the impact of social innovations so they can reach hundreds of millions of people? 100x is a radical and ambitious experiment to find meaningful answers through a unique combination of academic rigour and bold, practical action.

We believe that rapidly scaling social innovation is not just possible but essential. Our work sits at the intersection of evidence-based research and entrepreneurship, positioning us as a model for how the best financial, intellectual and network support can drive systemic change. The ventures we support are stepping up to meet this challenge, using ambition, focus, risk-taking and exceptional delivery to turn transformative ideas into reality.

Two years in, and this progress is changing lives. Through three accelerator cohorts we’ve supported 19 ventures, collectively impacting over 35 million people and on a path to impacting many more. Our initial cohorts have already shown promising signs of systemic change, validating our model and providing a strong foundation for future expansion.

Last year, we welcomed 11 new ventures into the programme and launched a $2 million partnership with UBS Optimus Foundation to expand into Southeast Asia.

Our progress is built on a growing and thriving platform, one that nurtures innovation, connects changemakers, and mobilises advice, insight and resources. We’ve brought together funders, practitioners and decision-makers to build a community around scaling social change. And through integrating our portfolio ventures into the Marshall Institute’s teaching and LSE’s world-leading research, we are creating new paths to amplify our impact.

Our work is enabled by the generosity, and commitment of our partners. This support has been instrumental in establishing 100x as a transformative force in social innovation. We’re equally grateful for the collective efforts of the team, partners and supporters, our world-class advisory board and investment committee, and to our far-sighted partners at LSE. To the broader community of supporters who share our belief in the potential of social innovation at scale– thank you.

Kieron Boyle
CEO and Director, 100x Impact Accelerator

Key Highlights from the Year

Thousands of patients in rural and remote areas of Kyrgyzstan now have access to life-saving telemedicine following Intelehealth’s expansion to reach 20% of the country’s health facilities

Over 2 million Brazilians received vital health reminders and improved access to care after ImpulsoGov expanded its data-driven interventions across 217 cities

200,000 students in Jordan and Nigeria are learning mathematics more effectively through Darsel’s AI-powered chatbot, now integrated into national education programmes

Tarjimly offered free high-quality translation services worth $1.8 million for Refugees and immigrants worldwide

40 remote communities in Uganda now have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, thanks to OneDay Health’s expansion of its life-saving primary care model

5,000 young individuals in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa have accessed post-secondary education that opens pathways to life-transforming opportunities through Chancen’s Income Share Agreements (ISAs)

Our Work

Sourcing and funding social ventures

Since late 2022, we have proudly committed nearly £3 million to support 19 pioneering ventures driving meaningful change. Our latest application cycle, running from October 2024 to January 2025, drew 800+ applications from over 100 countries, reflecting the global reach and growing interest in our programme.

We joined forces with the UBS Optimus Foundation to launch a follow-on funding initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of high-impact ventures. To date, £900,000 has been invested to help three ventures scale their solutions, with additional capital reserved to support the promising innovations emerging from our future cohorts.

Accelerator Programme

The 100x Impact Accelerator Programme is designed to propel ventures towards becoming social unicorns. We offer bespoke support, helping social ventures develop robust end-game strategies for scaling, while connecting them with a powerful network of mentors, experts, and funders.

Building on the success of our inaugural programme in 2023, we continued to optimise content and design, focusing on bespoke, founder-led programming with space for peer-to-peer support and expert 1:1 coaching.

In the past year, we conducted two intensive 12-week programmes in March and September. These sessions focused on scaling strategies, leadership development, impact measurement, and fostering valuable network connections. Both programmes culminated in Summit Day in November, where the cohort showcased their work and impact to a community of nearly 200 impact leaders.

"We feel like we can do much more now because of the kind of organisations that we were paired with on the programme. Looking at their strategies, fundraising plans, and big visions has inspired us to reimagine what we can achieve."

Nicolas Laing
^{Co-Founder, OneDay Health}

"The 100x programme has been hugely valuable for us, especially its emphasis on evidence-based data. Working with J-PAL to polish this aspect of our work and working with I.G Advisors to add clarity to our vision and approach have all been great additions to our organisation"

Dr Oby Ezekwesili
^{Founder, The SPPG}

LSE Engagement

Since 2022, 100x has dedicated over £750,000 to funding research projects, scholarships, and internships at LSE—connecting the School's world-class research expertise to real-world impact.

100x Research Grants Scheme

The 100x Impact Accelerator Research Grants Scheme connects 100x with the wider LSE community, linking LSE’s world-leading researchers with visionary social entrepreneurs tackling the world’s most challenging issues. In 2024, we awarded four research grants:

Quality of and demand for care in rural Uganda: A Randomised Control Trial led by LSE Department of Policy’s Marta Grabowska and Dr. Mylene Lagarde, working with OneDay Health to shape policies improving healthcare delivery in Uganda and other low- and middle-income countries.

A digital patient feedback platform in Tanzania: Evaluating the pathways to impact led by Dr Fabrício Mendes Fialho from the LSE International Inequalities Institute in collaboration with 100x Cohort 1 venture Wezesha.

Evaluating the impact of a digital psychosocial tool on life skills and overall well-being with English-speaking college students in Gandhinagar, India: A mixed methods feasibility study led by Sarah Jasim from LSE's Care Policy Evaluation Centre, working with 100x portfolio venture Wysa.

Coordinating philanthropic capital: exploring the strengths and weaknesses of a staged investment system for high-impact nonprofit organisations led by Marshall Institute's Professor Jonathan Roberts.

Internships

In 2024, we collaborated with various Departments to provide internships for 19 LSE students including those studying Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship. These students supported our impact investment work, gaining practical experience in venture and funding models that accelerate impact at scale.

Over the summer, PhD student, Malaika Newsome-Magadza worked with 100x Cohort 1 venture Unlocked Labs as part of a micro internship, conducting research on the main challenges faced by professionals involved in the Earned and Good Time Credit system in the United States.

The Marshall Scholarship

In January 2024, The Marshall Institute launched a scholarship programme targeting leaders and entrepreneurs across the private, public and non-profit sectors who seek to make a positive impact on society through their academic and practical contributions to the field. Through this scholarship we supported two students from organisations that had previously applied to the 100x programme to study LSE's ground breaking Executive MSc in Social Business and Entrepreneurship.

Our Community

Partnerships

At 100x, we know that an accelerator’s true strength lies in the depth and reach of its partnerships. In 2024, we focused on expanding three key types of collaborations to strengthen our impact:

Referral network: We built a 30+ partner referral network across the global impact ecosystem, ensuring a broader, more diverse pipeline of social ventures applying to 100x.
Multipliers: Our portfolio ventures were matched with industry experts, advisors, and mentors—including LSE academics, alumni, and professional staff. This year, our multiplier community grew to 120 members, with 30% actively supporting the 2024 cohort.
Funders: We deepened key funding partnerships, including UBS Optimus Foundation who have committed follow-on funding for selected ventures. We also finalised an extended $2 million partnership with UBS Optimus Foundation in Singapore to deepen our commitment to scaling impact-first organisations in the region.

Digital Community

100x’s digital community grew to 81,000+ members across social media, our website, and our newsletter, playing a key role in amplifying our mission and the impact of our portfolio ventures.

In 2024, we expanded our reach by launching new platforms, including Facebook, which attracted 7,000 followers in just six months. We also introduced our first quarterly newsletter, engaging nearly 3,000 readers—building a direct channel to share insights, opportunities, and venture successes with our growing global audience.

Beyond our own channels, 100x partnered with key industry media platforms including NextBillion, Causeartist, Alliance Magazine, TechBuild Africa, and UKFundraising to spotlight our work and the bold solutions of our portfolio ventures.

To further elevate the visibility of our portfolio, we produced high-impact content—including videos, blogs, and social media features, reaching 7,200+ views across LinkedIn and YouTube. As our digital community grows, so does our ability to connect changemakers, funders, and partners committed to driving systemic change.

Events

Participating in key social innovation dialogues within and outside the LSE was a top priority for 100x last year and our team set out to do exactly this.

In April, 100x supported founders and team members to participate in the 2024 Skoll World Forum in Oxford. We also hosted a dialogue about funding relationships between funders and founders.
100x cohosted joint networking events with the Marshall Institute, bringing together impact leaders from within and outside the LSE, including an annual summer party in June and an Alumni networking breakfast in November.
100x leaders spoke at several LSE events through out the year, including the LSE Alumni Board meetings and Social Innovation and LSE panels. In Q4, CEO & Director Kieron Boyle represented 100x on a social innovation panel at the India Philanthropy Forum in London, as a keynote speaker for the Aspire Impact Roadshow in India and on several partner panels on impact investing in Singapore, including with the Wealth Management Institute.
100x hosted it’s second annual Summit Day event in the Marshall Building in November 2024, attended by nearly 200 guests and featuring 11 ventures from our 2024 cohort

Our Portfolio

In 2024, our portfolio grew to 19 ventures, based in 10 countries, with operations across the world

INDIA

Gramhal
Intelehealth
Karya
Peepul
Reap Benefit
RightWalk Foundation
Labhya
Rocket Learning
Wysa

RWANDA

Chancen International

JORDAN

Darsel

PAKISTAN

Taleemabad

NIGERIA

The SPPG

UGANDA

OneDay Health

TANZANIA

Wezesha

USA

Unlocked Labs
Tarjimly

CHILE

Recylink

BRAZIL

ImpulsoGov

Our portfolio ventures have demonstrated that bold, ambitious solutions are scalable and can drive systemic change. Across the portfolio, we’ve seen ventures expand into new markets, forge high-impact policy partnerships, and champion AI-driven innovations that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Scaling to new markets

Karya expanded beyond India into Kenya and Ethiopia, bringing dignified digital work to underserved communities in these areas. Chancen International grew its financial inclusion model, now funding education for thousands of students across multiple regions. In healthcare, Intelehealth’s telemedicine platform scaled to cover 20% of Kyrgyzstan’s health facilities, while SPPG expanded into Kenya and Ghana, underscoring their growing impact on values-based public service leadership across the continent.

Driving policy change

In order to embed their solutions into public systems, most ventures focused on achieving high-impact partnerships throughout 2024. Darsel’s three-year agreement with Jordan’s Ministry of Education ensures long-term integration of AI-powered learning into national curricula. Peepul’s collaboration with India’s national education ministry is paving the way for a nationwide rollout of its high-engagement teaching model. Meanwhile, RightWalk’s policy work on education and apprenticeships is now shaping opportunities for millions across India.

Leveraging AI

Our portfolio continued to leverage AI-driven and tech-enabled solutions to make impact more accessible, scalable, and efficient. Tarjimly integrated GenAI to enhance real-time humanitarian translation, making language access faster and more intuitive. Rocket Learning is building an AI-powered Personalised Development Coach to support early childhood education at scale, and Wysa expanded its AI-driven mental health chatbot into new languages and government systems, making high-quality mental health support accessible for millions.

Scroll down for a deep dive into each venture's key milestones from last year ⬇️

Chancen International
Chancen International achieved a 93% employment rate and a 3.48x income increase for students, proving the effectiveness of its ISA model. It expanded funding to 5,000 more students, launched a Core Banking System, and earned a BlueMark Gold rating for impact measurement.

Darsel
Darsel reached 200,000 students with its AI-powered math chatbot. It secured a three-year partnership with Jordan’s Ministry of Education, launched its first statewide programme in Lagos, Nigeria, and expanded to Rajasthan, India, strengthening its global presence in AI-driven education.

Gramhal
Gramhal introduced a paid subscription model for its digital agricultural platform, securing 3,700 subscribers without marketing. It saw 20% of users resubscribe within the same season, demonstrating strong demand for its services among low-income farmers.

ImpulsoGov
Expanding to 217 cities, ImpulsoGov reached 2 million Brazilians with life-saving health reminders. Its messaging solution increased cervical screenings by 2.5x, and its chronic disease programme boosted test completion rates by 42%. A national partnership with Brazil’s Ministry of Health extends their reach to potentially 214 million people.

Intelehealth
Intelehealth facilitated over 8 million teleconsultations, a 170% increase from the previous year. It expanded its presence in India, strengthened partnerships with WHO-SEARO, and scaled its telemedicine network to cover 20% of Kyrgyzstan’s health facilities.

Karya
Karya expanded beyond India into Kenya and Ethiopia, growing from 30,000 to 100,000 rural digital workers. It secured partnerships with Google DeepMind, Microsoft Research, and Google.org, gaining recognition from tech leaders such as Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai for its AI-driven poverty alleviation efforts.

Labhya
Labhya impacted 2.4 million children and 150,000 teachers through its social-emotional learning programmes. With new state partnerships, it’s set to quadruple its reach. It also received the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award and secured funding from the Fund for Innovation in Development.

OneDay Health
With 40 health centres across Uganda, OneDay Health treated 300,000+ patients, including 114,000 children under five. Its low-cost model is among the most cost-effective life-saving interventions, preventing an estimated 1.75 deaths per year per clinic for just $2,600.

Peepul
A Peepul-supported school won the World’s Best School Prize, validating its high-engagement teaching model. Peepul now reaches 60,000 teachers in Madhya Pradesh through peer learning circles and is collaborating with India’s national education ministry to scale its approach nationally.

Reap Benefit
Reap Benefit mobilised 112,000 young changemakers across 14 Indian states through its civic engagement platform, with government partnerships extending its reach to 458,000 youth in Delhi, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab.

Recylink
Recylink launched its Extended Producer Responsibility platform, processing 1,500+ tonnes of waste daily. The team expanded, and it refined its mission to "Deliver tailored circular economy solutions with a human team and tech.”

RightWalk Foundation
RightWalk influenced education and workforce policies across four Indian states. It facilitated 100,000+ additional RTE admissions and launched a Student Lifecycle Platform supporting 25,000 apprentices. It also expanded into healthcare, ensuring early screenings for children in Gujarat.

Rocket Learning
Rocket Learning impacted 3.5 million children and 230,000 daycare workers. It co-developed India’s first national Early Childhood Education curriculum, reaching 1.4 million centres. A JPAL study confirmed its model improves learning for just $1.9 per child.

Taleemabad
Taleemabad scaled its digital education programme to 340+ Pakistani schools, training 4,000+ teachers. It launched in Balochistan, hosted the largest Parent-Teacher Meeting in Pakistan’s history, and strengthened collaboration between educators, parents, and government.

Tarjimly
Tarjimly provided free language access services to 197,000 refugees and immigrants, valued at $1.8 million. It integrated GenAI for faster, more efficient humanitarian translations and became a critical tool for hundreds of NGOs.

The SPPG (School of Politics, Policy & Governance)
SPPG expanded into Kenya and Ghana, strengthening its pipeline of values-based African public leaders. It graduated 236 students in Nigeria, hosted the 2024 Africa Conference for 200+ leaders, and designed a governance training programme for young African policymakers.

Unlocked Labs
Unlocked Labs provided digital education to 6,000 incarcerated students across 10 U.S. prisons. Its UnlockEd platform offers 200+ courses covering literacy, higher education, vocational training, and mental health support.

Wezesha
Wezesha expanded its digital citizen feedback programme to a new Tanzanian region and tertiary hospitals. It supported the government in establishing a national client feedback dashboard for healthcare policy decisions.

Wysa
Wysa expanded its AI-driven mental health chatbot into Hindi and Marathi. It launched a WhatsApp-based service with Girl Effect, integrated with Maharashtra’s state government, and demonstrated a 27% increase in positive emotions among users in low-resource settings.

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Looking ahead

We’re constantly challenging ourselves to do more and go further, focusing on four key themes: excel, extend, explore, and excite.

Excel

We strive to excel in the support we provide to our cohort ventures, continuously learning and adapting

Extend

We aim to extend our reach into new geographies and address emerging challenges, particularly through our Southeast Asia initiative

Explore

Through LSE’s academic strengths, we will explore new routes to influence, using research to inform practice and policy

Excite

We aspire to excite new partners and supporters to join our journey. The power of scaling impact lies in our ability to bring others along with us, which we intend to do

Meet the 100x Team

Kieron Boyle
CEO and Director

On 1 October 2024, we welcomed Kieron Boyle as the new 100x CEO and Director. Kieron joined us from the Impact Investing Institute where he was CEO. He is also a non-executive Director of Big Society Capital, a Governor at the Southbank Centre, and Trustee of the Design Council. He was CEO of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation for seven years, from 2016 to 2023.

Fan Gu
Deputy Director and Head of Impact Investments

Fan joined 100x in January 2023 and is responsible for the sourcing and selection of social ventures looking to scale their impact. She previously worked as an Investment Manager at Fair4All Finance, looking after a £35m scaling programme.

Shanzeh Mahmood
Head of Strategic Projects and Chief of Staff

Shanzeh is a social impact leader with over nine years of experience working closely with social enterprises, NGOs and philanthropists on impact programming and strategy, particularly around health, education and empowerment of women and girls. Shanzeh completed her MBA at the University of Oxford, Said Business School. She is also a Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Impact Lab graduate (2023).

Carl Moldestad
Programme Manager

Carl was appointed as 100x’s new Programme Manager in July 2024, having originally joined the team in May 2022 as the Accelerator Administrator. Prior to joining 100x, Carl worked to support and highlight pivotal work in areas of social and climate justice.

Kayleigh Cunoosamy
Impact Investment Associate

Kayleigh joined 100x in August 2023 and supports on the sourcing and selection of social ventures for the 100x Impact Accelerator programme, including managing the referral process, coordinating application reviews and interviews with applicants, and supporting with due diligence.

Amelia Bradley
Head of External Relations

Amelia is passionate about fostering collaboration across the impact ecosystem, connecting diverse stakeholders to form transformative alliances that drive meaningful change. As Deputy Director at the Marshall Institute, Amelia leads Influencing and Engagement initiatives, supporting the Institute’s mission and 100x Impact Accelerator.

Natalia Gamez-Prado
Administrator

Natalia joined 100x in September 2024, following the completion of her master’s in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship at LSE. Prior to starting the SIE course, Natalia gained a variety of experience across administration and operations, media work and research assistance.

Georgia Kewley
Head of Programme

Georgia oversees the venture accelerator and portfolio programming, working with ventures to create lasting impact at scale. In her prior roles she developed and launched programmes supporting financial inclusion, mental health training and survivors of domestic abuse. She started her career in advertising.

Aggrey Nyondwa
Communications and Events Manager

Aggrey is a Multimedia Journalist and Humanitarian Communicator, passionate about storytelling with evidence of impact to inspire ethical global solidarity. He leads on content production, digital engagement, brand management and event coordination.

Dr Keri Rowsell
Chief Operating Officer

Keri serves as COO for 100x and has been with LSE for seven years. She has long-standing experience in strategic evaluation and project management and operationalisation, having done this in various forms over the past 13 years. Keri joined LSE from the University of York following the completion of her Wellcome Trust-funded PhD.

Kristina Bier
Programme Manager (Maternity Leave)

Prior to joining 100x in March 2024, Kristina worked at LSE as a Senior Manager for Online Programmes, developing and implementing plans for LSE’s Online Certificate Courses, Online Masterclasses, and Career Accelerators. She has also previously worked for Google UK as a Programme Coordinator.