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Why Caribou is Among the Most Loved Companies to Work For in the UK.
CULTURE 100 AWARD WINNER I 2026
Caribou is a global consultancy partnering with ambitious organizations to reimagine and deliver impact in a digital age. We design strategies, manage funds, uncover insights, measure impact, and lead learning.
Trusted by leading foundations, companies, and governments, we support our clients to deliver programs that mobilize and shape technology to achieve their impact goals while uncovering new pathways to positive change.
As part of a digital transformation, we strengthen livelihoods and shared prosperity, promote inclusive business models and technologies, ensure the fairness and safety of future digital systems, and enable climate resilience and sustainability.
Our expertise spans many technologies - earth observation, AI, digital financial services, digital identity, and digital public goods - and many broader global challenges, from gender inequity and forced migration to the youth boom and isolation of rural areas. The intersections are many, but so too are the opportunities for progress.
Our vision is a world in which digital economies are inclusive and sustainable.
Building the culture
"Authentic and trusting relationships are at the heart of our success."
Caribou was founded in the UK 12 years ago and has grown into a truly global, purpose-driven consultancy with a vibrant team based across 20+ countries. We believe we are a thriving company to work for because we combine meaningful impact, deep trust in our people, and a values-led culture that enables individuals to do their best work, both autonomously and together.
Our team brings together diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and expertise across policy, technology, research, and communications. This global diversity is foundational to how we think, collaborate, and innovate. It enables richer ideas, more inclusive decision-making, and a strong sense of shared global citizenship.
At the core of our culture are clearly defined values: everyday integrity, thoughtful connection, purposeful inquiry, and a commitment to better. These actively shape how we work and guide our decisions, how we show up for one another, and how we engage with partners. Our values foster an environment of trust, openness, and continuous learning, where people are encouraged to challenge constructively, reflect critically, and grow.
We also prioritize autonomy and flexibility. Our team is trusted to work where, when, and how they are most effective. This level of ownership, combined with the freedom to think deeply and pursue areas of interest, creates a highly motivated and engaged workforce. People at Caribou are not only supported to excel in their roles but also to shape their own paths within the organization.
Equally important is our commitment to inclusion and belonging. Through our internal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee and everyday practices, we actively work to ensure our culture is welcoming, supportive, and equitable, and are intentional about fostering space for different voices, perspectives, and ways of working.
Finally, our work itself is a key driver of our culture. Caribou partners with leading organizations, foundations, and governments to shape digital systems that are more inclusive, sustainable, and impactful. Our team is motivated by tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate resilience to inclusive digital economies, alongside colleagues who are curious, kind, and deeply committed to making a difference.
In combination, this creates a culture that is dynamic, values-driven, intellectually stimulating, and human. It is a place where people feel trusted, inspired, and connected and where they can do meaningful work that truly matters.
Explore more on our values:
Everyday integrity
We are unwavering in our dedication to doing what is right – in how we work and collaborate. We take as much pride in the work we deliver as in the work we decline. Integrity shapes our decisions, fuels our purpose, and guides how we engage with the world.
Committed to better
We are committed to growing in how we think, work, and contribute, as individuals and as a team. We reflect intentionally, challenge our assumptions, and stay open to feedback to deepen our capabilities and deliver meaningful outcomes for our partners and communities.
Thoughtful connections
Authentic, trusting relationships are at the heart of our success, as a company and with our partners. We build trust by listening, creating space, and showing up with care. As a global team, we recognize that in many spaces, we are guests, and we build connection with humility and respect.
Purposeful inquiry
We ask questions that matter and stay open to what we don’t yet see. We make space for different kinds of knowledge—from lived experience to data—and take time to reflect before acting. By embracing complexity and agility, we consistently push boundaries to deliver transformative outcomes.
For us, the Culture 100 recognition is less about arriving at a destination and more about continuing the journey. We're proud of the culture we're building together, and we're equally excited about the opportunity to learn from other organizations, share ideas, and contribute to the broader conversation about creating environments where people and teams can flourish.
The type of person who would thrive within the team
The people who thrive at Caribou are curious, driven, and motivated by making a meaningful difference in the world. They enjoy tackling complex challenges with thoughtful, diverse colleagues and are equally comfortable working independently and collaborating across cultures, disciplines, and time zones.
People flourish in our team when they value trust over hierarchy, embrace constructive challenge and continuous learning, and bring integrity, empathy, and intellectual rigor to everything they do. They are energized by purpose, excited by the opportunity to shape their own path, and committed to building inclusive digital futures alongside partners who are ambitious about creating lasting impact.
What the future holds
We’re operating in a sector that is undergoing profound disruption, from changes in development funding to the accelerated climate crisis and the rapid rise of AI. Looking ahead, Caribou is focused on helping organizations navigate this rapidly changing world with clarity, creativity, and rigor.
We’ll continue to work across sectors and geographies, supporting our clients to deliver programs that mobilise and shape technology safely, confidently and meaningfully to achieve their impact goals. We remain deeply committed to our vision of a world in which digital economies are inclusive and sustainable. As we work at the intersection of technology and society, we’re excited to keep asking the right questions, building alongside our partners, and sharing what we learn with wider audiences.
