Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1999, focused on enhancing the lives of children living in urban poverty globally. With offices in Austin, Texas; New Delhi, India; and Cape Town, South Africa, the foundation supports initiatives that promote high-quality public education, childhood health, and economic stability for families in need. Through its commitment to global children's issues and community development, the foundation has invested over $915 million in various programs aimed at alleviating poverty and improving the overall well-being of vulnerable populations.

Misty Burns

Vice President of Finance

Janet Mountain

Executive Director

Meredith Young

Vice President, Communications

Past deals in South Africa

DigsConnect.com

Grant in 2021
DigsConnect.com is the largest student accommodation marketplace in South Africa, established in 2017 and headquartered in Cape Town. The platform serves as a bridge between property owners and student tenants, facilitating connections for both housing and potential roommates. DigsConnect aims to foster a self-sustaining community that offers safe accommodation options near educational institutions while also promoting the formation of lasting friendships among students. Through its services, DigsConnect has successfully linked numerous landlords with students seeking housing, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing the student living experience.

SweepSouth

Venture Round in 2019
SweepSouth is a cleaning service company that connects clients to on-demand domestic cleaners via an online booking platform. It was founded by Aisha R. Pandor and Alen Ribic in 2014 and is based in Sandown, England.