Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is an independent non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2000. It is dedicated to reducing global inequities by focusing on improving health, alleviating extreme poverty, and supporting educational initiatives. The foundation also engages in community giving within the Pacific Northwest, promoting strategies and programs that assist low-income families. With regional offices in Washington, D.C.; New Delhi, India; Beijing, China; and London, United Kingdom, the foundation is governed by its co-founders, Bill and Melinda Gates, along with trustee Warren Buffett. Its mission encompasses a wide range of global challenges, aiming to create lasting change through targeted grant-making and programmatic efforts.

Harish Iyer Ph.D

Deputy Director, Digital and Health Innovation

Chris Karp

Director, Global Health Discovery and Translational Sciences

Keith Klugman

Director

Trevor Mundel

President, Global Health

Rob Nabors

Director, North America

Lynda Stuart

Deputy Director

Mark Suzman

President, Global Policy and Advocacy

Chris Wilson

Director

Past deals in Pakistan

OneLoad

Series A in 2022
OneLoad is a fintech product developed by EP Systems, a subsidiary of Systems Limited, focused on enhancing financial inclusion and access to digital payments in Pakistan. The company operates a digital wallet and payment platform that facilitates interoperability among various branchless banking services aimed at the mass market. By aggregating financial services under a single platform, OneLoad addresses the needs of the unbanked population, offering them innovative solutions to engage with the digital economy more effectively.

Techlets Pvt.

Grant in 2020
Techlets is a provider of a suite of products in the AI-driven MarTech (Marketing Technology). Core product is, Walee - an everyday trade app which enables businesses looking to sell online, and social influencers looking to work with businesses, connect, contract, collaborate and pay each other through an AI-driven matchmaking and financial services engine. Walee has Pakistan's largest and fastest growing influencer network.

Ricult

Seed Round in 2018
Ricult Inc. is a social enterprise that operates an online marketplace aimed at connecting farmers with input suppliers and crop buyers. Founded in 2015 by MIT alumni, the company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and currently serves markets in Thailand and Pakistan. Ricult's integrated digital platform addresses the comprehensive needs of smallholder farmers in developing countries by utilizing advanced technologies such as satellite imagery, geographic information systems, and predictive analytics. The platform enables farmers to procure essential inputs like crops and fertilizers based on creditworthiness assessments, which are derived from credit scoring algorithms and psychometric tools. Additionally, Ricult provides farmers with data-driven insights on optimal farming practices, including irrigation and harvesting schedules, while also facilitating access to affordable loans and market pricing information. This approach empowers farmers to enhance productivity and improve their financial stability.

Ricult

Seed Round in 2017
Ricult Inc. is a social enterprise that operates an online marketplace aimed at connecting farmers with input suppliers and crop buyers. Founded in 2015 by MIT alumni, the company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and currently serves markets in Thailand and Pakistan. Ricult's integrated digital platform addresses the comprehensive needs of smallholder farmers in developing countries by utilizing advanced technologies such as satellite imagery, geographic information systems, and predictive analytics. The platform enables farmers to procure essential inputs like crops and fertilizers based on creditworthiness assessments, which are derived from credit scoring algorithms and psychometric tools. Additionally, Ricult provides farmers with data-driven insights on optimal farming practices, including irrigation and harvesting schedules, while also facilitating access to affordable loans and market pricing information. This approach empowers farmers to enhance productivity and improve their financial stability.
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