Children's Investment Fund Foundation

The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) is an independent philanthropic organization based in London, with additional offices in Nairobi and New Delhi. Established in 2002, the foundation focuses on supporting initiatives that benefit children in developing countries. Its operations are overseen by a board of trustees, which manages and administers the foundation's assets. CIFF is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children through strategic investments in various programs and partnerships aimed at addressing critical issues affecting their well-being.

Chris Hohn

Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees

1 past transactions

Astraea

Series A in 2019
Astraea, Inc. is a technology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, established in 2016. It specializes in developing software that processes satellite image data to help researchers monitor and predict real-time changes in land use, traffic patterns, and environmental conditions. The company's primary offering, the EarthAI Notebook, is a machine learning platform designed for analyzing earth-observing satellite data and geospatial information. Astraea also provides RasterFrames, an open-source toolkit that enables scientists and developers to handle geospatial-temporal raster data effectively. By harnessing advancements in satellite technology and machine learning, Astraea empowers organizations and individuals to access and analyze vast amounts of earth-observation data, facilitating insights into issues such as deforestation and urban development. Its innovative applications, including tools for visualizing solar farm growth, illustrate the practical benefits of its technology in promoting sustainable practices and enhancing decision-making based on data-driven insights.
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