World of Good raises $1.1M for socially conscious shopping
World of Good, which operates an eBay-powered online marketplace for ethical shopping, has raised another $1.1 million in funding, according to VentureWire.
The Emeryville, Calif. company emphasizes small artisans in developing countries. In order to sell products on the World of Good website, you must be certified as meeting environmental and ethical standards by an independent “trust provider” such as Transfair USA, Co-op America, or Aid to Artisans. The products include everything from electronics to jewelery… Continue Reading
World of Good raises $4M for “fair trade” goods
World of Good, a Berkeley start-up that provides “fair trade” globally-sourced goods, has raised $4 million in a second round of funding, according to PE Week. Backers include Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Omidyar Network and Cliff Higgerson.