A list of Christian-founded startups and companies from different regions around the world, blending a mix of industries and countries

1. Chick-fil-A (USA)

• Industry: Fast Food
• About: Founded by S. Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A operates under strong Christian values. The company is famous for closing on Sundays to honour the Sabbath and regularly supports charitable causes aligned with Christian values.
• Location: USA

2. Hobby Lobby (USA)

• Industry: Retail (Arts and Crafts)
• About: Hobby Lobby was founded by David Green, a devout Christian, who runs the business with strong biblical values. It is closed on Sundays, contributes to Christian ministries, and has been involved in legal cases advocating for religious freedom.
• Location: USA

3. Tyson Foods (USA)

• Industry: Food Processing
• About: Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat processors, promotes a Christian-friendly environment by having corporate chaplains and faith-friendly initiatives.
• Location: USA

4. Innate Motion (Netherlands)

• Industry: Consulting (Humanizing Business)
• About: This global consulting firm, co-founded by Christian entrepreneur Christiaan Maats, is guided by principles that reflect stewardship and social responsibility, working with businesses to align profit and purpose with a focus on human empathy.
• Location: Netherlands, Global

5. Forever 21 (USA)

• Industry: Fashion Retail
• About: Founded by devout Christians Do Won and Jin Sook Chang, Forever 21 incorporates John 3:16 on its shopping bags. Their business reflects a commitment to Christian values while being part of mainstream fashion retail.
• Location: USA, Global Presence

6. Gloo (USA)

• Industry: Technology/Analytics for Churches
• About: Gloo is a tech startup that creates digital solutions to help churches engage better with their congregations. It provides data analytics and communication platforms to Christian organizations.
• Location: USA

7. Koinonia Media (South Africa)

• Industry: Media/Content Creation
• About: A Christian content creation platform focusing on the creation of films, music, and publishing that uphold and promote biblical principles. Koinonia Media also serves as a network for Christian creatives across Africa.
• Location: South Africa, Africa-wide

8. New Leaf Paper (USA/UK)

• Industry: Sustainable Paper
• About: Founded by Christian environmentalists, New Leaf Paper is committed to sustainable practices and producing eco-friendly paper. They work closely with faith-based environmental groups, advocating for sustainable creation care.
• Location: USA/UK

9. Delight Ministries (USA)

• Industry: Faith-based Community/Non-profit
• About: Delight Ministries is a Christian startup that focuses on building communities for young women on college campuses. Their mission is to encourage women to grow in their relationship with Christ through Bible studies and faith-based groups.
• Location: USA

10. Paystack (Nigeria)***

• Industry: Fintech
• About: While not explicitly a "Christian startup," Paystack's founders, Shola Akinlade and Ezra Olubi, are known to be guided by personal faith, and they have maintained integrity and Christian ethics as key to the company's mission to make online payments easier in Africa.
• Location: Nigeria, Africa-wide

These companies span different industries and regions but share a common commitment to integrating Christian principles into their operations, from ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility to actively supporting Christian causes.