Investors in Charity

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Citi Impact Fund

Established with $500 million, Citi Impact Fund invests equity in U.S.-based private companies addressing societal challenges through innovative solutions. They typically co-invest alongside other venture capitalists, committing between $250,000 to $10 million across seed to pre-IPO stages. The fund focuses on four verticals: future of work, climate resilience, financial inclusion, and social infrastructure. It actively supports women and minority-led businesses.
Made 23 investments in Charity

OneCause (formerly BidPal)

BidPal has rebranded as OneCause. Raise more money and reach more donors with OneCause Fundraising Software and BidPal Mobile Bidding. Located in the technology hub of Indianapolis, OneCause has been recognized on the Inc. 500 list of Fastest Growing Companies and has received a Techpoint MIRA award for Mobile Technology Excellence & Innovation. The company’s fundraising technology includes: Mobile Bidding, Online Fundraising, Peer to Peer Fundraising, Event Software, Payment Processing, Online Ticketing, Mobile Donations, Text2Give, and Registration and Checkout software.
Made 7 investments in Charity

Verizon Communications

Verizon Communications is a global broadband and telecommunications company that provides communications, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and government participants worldwide. Its Consumer segment offers wireless service plans, mobile devices, home Internet, video, and voice services, as well as wireless-enabled connected devices. The Business segment delivers network connectivity, private networking, cloud and software-defined networking, Internet protocol-based voice, unified communications, collaboration tools, and security and managed services, along with installation and support. Verizon maintains a nationwide wireless network, provides fixed broadband through fiber, and sells network access to mobile virtual network operators. The company serves mass market, business, government, and wholesale customers, and pursues partnerships across devices and services. Headquartered in New York, Verizon also operates a venture arm that invests in early-stage technologies to accelerate adoption within its ecosystem, and participates in philanthropic programs focused on education and community welfare.
Made 5 investments in Charity

Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures is a Palo Alto, California-based seed and early-stage venture capital firm that backs technology-driven startups across the United States. Founded in 2008, it focuses on internet-enabled consumer and business services and a broad range of sectors including EdTech, FinTech, healthcare, sustainability, enterprise IT, SaaS, IoT, digital media, mobile, agtech, and marketplaces. The firm emphasizes backing diverse entrepreneurial teams and typically engages in co-investments with other investors to pursue meaningful exits. It is described as the first Latina-led venture fund in Silicon Valley and is among the larger seed-focused vehicles in the region.
Made 7 investments in Charity

Northstar Ventures

Northstar Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. It provides direct investments in early-stage and growth companies and also participates in fund of funds, including private equity funds, accelerators, and incubators. The firm targets sectors such as digital media, entertainment technology, music services, data, telecommunications, clean technology, healthcare and biotechnology, energy, climate tech, computer games, and related technologies. It focuses its activity in the North East region of England, especially County Durham, Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, and supports portfolio companies with strategic value through its network of university partners, funders, and experienced non-executive directors. Typical investments range from small seed or pre-seed rounds to larger growth rounds, with co-investment alongside other investors. Northstar Ventures emphasizes helping innovative companies create talent, jobs, and growth in the region, contributing to the local innovation ecosystem.
Made 10 investments in Charity

Takeda Ventures

Takeda Ventures is a strategic investment arm of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, focusing on direct and fund-of-fund investments in healthcare and life sciences sectors. It specializes in seed to mid-stage investments, with a primary focus on therapeutics, regenerative medicines, RNA/DNA modulation, and innovative protein/peptide biologics. The firm invests globally but has a strong presence in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Made 6 investments in Charity

Transform Capital

Transform Capital is a San Francisco-based late-stage venture capital firm that invests in high-growth, revenue-generating technology companies. The firm pursues an impact-focused model, donating 50% of general partners' profits to causes selected by Transform investors and founders.
Made 1 investment in Charity

Global Innovation Fund

The Global Innovation Fund, headquartered in London with an office in Washington D.C., is a non-profit organization dedicated to investing in innovative solutions targeted at improving the lives of the world's poorest people. It supports breakthrough ideas from diverse sources, providing grants and risk capital to maximize impact and drive meaningful change.
Made 2 investments in Charity

Minderoo Foundation

Minderoo Foundation, established in 2001 and located in Nedlands, Australia, is a nonprofit organization that operates as a venture capital firm and impact investor. The foundation focuses on empowering individuals and communities by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and kindness. It targets investments in various sectors, including healthcare, clean technology, education services, and environmental initiatives. Through its philanthropic efforts, Minderoo Foundation aims to generate positive social and environmental outcomes while addressing pressing global challenges.

ACT Grants

Established in 2020 as a response to combat Covid-19, ACT Grants is an Indian-based not-for-profit venture capital firm. It focuses on investing in sectors such as education, environment, health, and women-owned businesses.

Omidyar Network

Omidyar Network, established in 2004 by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam, is a global impact investing firm that combines philanthropy and venture capital to catalyze social change. It invests in for-profit and non-profit organizations across sectors such as digital society, emerging technology, education, financial inclusion, governance, and property rights. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, typically committing between $1 million to $10 million in for-profits and $0.5 million to $5 million in non-profits. Omidyar Network operates globally, with a significant focus on India, and seeks to create opportunities for people to improve their lives and make a difference in their communities.
Made 15 investments in Charity

Big Issue Invest

Big Issue Invest, established in 2005, is a London-based social enterprise that serves as the UK's first social merchant bank, dedicated to supporting social entrepreneurs. By providing early-stage investments, it aims to empower individuals and organizations that create positive social impact. The firm operates with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by social enterprises, recognizing the potential of these businesses to drive meaningful change. Through its investments, Big Issue Invest seeks to foster innovation and sustainability within the social sector, contributing to the growth of businesses that prioritize social good.
Made 7 investments in Charity

ICONIQ Capital

ICONIQ Capital is a private investment firm and global multi-family office that provides financial advisory and family office services while managing direct investments across asset classes. The firm focuses on technology growth equity, venture capital, middle-market buyouts, and real estate opportunities, serving high-net-worth families and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, it maintains offices in New York, Palo Alto and Singapore to support activity across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Made 3 investments in Charity

Team Ignite Ventures

Founded in 2020, Team Ignite Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Northern California. It focuses on pre-seed and seed investments, actively supporting startups with extensive mentoring and resources beyond capital.
Made 2 investments in Charity

Antler

Founded in Singapore in 2017, Antler is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests globally. It focuses on backing exceptional founders from day one, offering a global community network of co-founders, talent, advisors, expansion support, and capital across various sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, consumer goods, and more.
Made 6 investments in Charity

Imaginable Futures Services

Imaginable Futures is a global philanthropic investment firm established in 2020, based in Redwood City, California, focusing on the education sector. It aims to unlock human potential through learning by providing opportunities and tools for learners of all ages. The firm adopts a systems approach to address complex educational challenges, collaborating with public, private, and social sectors to implement transformational ideas in various contexts. With a commitment to partnership and co-creation, Imaginable Futures empowers learners, families, and communities to become changemakers. Since its inception, it has invested $200 million in over 100 partners across Africa, Latin America, the United States, and India, working in association with its sister organization, Omidyar Network India. Imaginable Futures is a venture of The Omidyar Group, founded and funded by Pierre and Pam Omidyar.
Made 5 investments in Charity

Higher Ground Labs

Higher Ground Labs is an accelerator and seed-stage venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2017. It builds an ecosystem for progressive political technology by providing capital, mentorship, programming, and strategic support to early-stage companies developing software and services for political campaigns. The firm typically invests up to $100,000 and focuses on software-enabled sectors such as cybersecurity, data analytics, fintech, and the future of work.
Made 5 investments in Charity

24 Haymarket

24Haymarket Limited is a private equity and venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in seed startups, early venture stages, buyouts, and growth capital. Established in 2011, the firm focuses on investing in sectors such as digital healthcare, EdTech, cyber security, enterprise software, supply chain and logistics technology, fintech, insuretech, and legal services tech. With an investment range of £1 million to £5 million, 24Haymarket targets companies with an enterprise value between £1 million and £30 million, primarily in the UK and Europe. The firm invests its own capital and prefers to take board seats in its portfolio companies, actively supporting their growth initiatives. Since its inception, 24Haymarket has invested in over 50 high-growth businesses, leveraging the expertise of its network of experienced investors and entrepreneurs.
Made 2 investments in Charity

SC Launch

Established in 2006, SC Launch is a non-profit corporation affiliated with South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). It facilitates applied research, product development, and commercialization programs. SC Launch provides loans, investments, and resources to selected South Carolina-based companies participating in its program, aiming to create high-wage jobs and foster technology startups.
Made 3 investments in Charity

I2BF Global Ventures

I2BF Global Ventures, established in 2005, is an international venture capital firm with a global investment mandate. It focuses on investing in innovative companies across SaaS, Hardware Enabled B2B solutions (AI, IoT, AR, VR, robotics, RPA & automation), Digital Healthcare, and New Media sectors. With over $400M under management and offices in New York, London, and Los Angeles, the firm has successfully backed 60+ startups and exited 12 companies since its first investment in 2006.
Made 2 investments in Charity

Gaingels

Founded in 2014, Gaingels is a venture investment syndicate dedicated to supporting the LGBT+ community. It invests globally in companies led by LGBT+ founders or C-suite executives at all stages of growth, focusing on inclusivity and positive social change.
Made 4 investments in Charity

Verstra Ventures

Verstra Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Mississauga, Canada, founded in 2018. The firm focuses on partnering with early-stage software companies that operate in specific industries. Verstra Ventures aims to support founders in building sustainable businesses by providing capital and leveraging their expertise in best practices. They are particularly interested in post-revenue startups that have a narrow market focus and are seeking growth opportunities. Through their involvement, Verstra Ventures seeks to help portfolio companies scale efficiently while maintaining a commitment to sustainability.
Made 3 investments in Charity

Triangle Tweener Fund

Triangle Tweener Fund, established in 2021 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage, high-technology startups within the Triangle area, which includes Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding regions. The firm aims to build a comprehensive index of private company investments that meet its specific 'Tweener List' criteria, targeting promising ventures at a critical stage of their development. By concentrating on seed and early-stage investments, Triangle Tweener Fund seeks to support the growth of innovative companies that have the potential to contribute significantly to the local economy and the tech landscape.
Made 2 investments in Charity

Right Side Capital Management

Right Side Capital Management is a San Francisco based venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology startups with a focus on pre-seed rounds. It makes about 75-100 investments per year in capital-efficient companies seeking to reach product-market fit, typically in rounds of 50k to 500k and pre-money valuations of 1M to 3M. The firm pursues opportunities outside the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City, and it invests across the United States, Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe, with a portfolio spanning many states and roughly two hundred prior investments since its early operations.
Made 10 investments in Charity

Bailador Technology Investments

Bailador Technology Investments is a Sydney-based growth capital investment firm that backs technology companies in Australia and New Zealand. It focuses on technology, software, SaaS, online education, telecommunications, applications and services, and provides post-investment support including fundraising, M&A assistance, and pre-IPO preparations, often with board representation. The firm connects portfolio companies to larger international growth funds and helps manage fundraising processes and expansion. Founded in 2010 in Sydney by Paul Wilson and David Kirk, Bailador backs a diversified portfolio that includes Access Telehealth, Brosa, InstantScripts, Mosh, Nosto, Rezdy, SiteMinder and Straker Translations.
Made 2 investments in Charity

Dogwood Ventures

Dogwood Ventures, established in 2024 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a venture capital firm specializing in B2B investments. It focuses on the information technology and SaaS sectors, supporting outlier creators in building enduring businesses.
Made 1 investment in Charity

Social Tech Trust

Social Tech Trust is a leading impact investment firm based in Oxford, United Kingdom, established in 2008. The organization focuses on investing in socially motivated technology ventures that aim to create positive social impact. By challenging conventional perceptions of the relationship between technology and society, Social Tech Trust seeks to ensure that the ongoing technological revolution delivers equitable benefits. The firm identifies opportunities where technology can significantly transform lives and partners with individuals and organizations to demonstrate the potential of socially driven tech solutions. Their mission is to foster an environment where people's needs shape technological advancements, ultimately driving social transformation. Through their efforts in leading discussions on transformative technology and enabling the growth of socially motivated ventures, Social Tech Trust is dedicated to realizing its vision of a world where technology serves as a catalyst for inspirational change and improved quality of life.
Made 11 investments in Charity

PLG Ventures

PLG Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in pre-seed and seed investments for technology-enabled startups, primarily focusing on Southern California. The firm provides hands-on support to founding teams, helping them develop leadership skills and emotional intelligence while setting up scalable growth foundations.
Made 1 investment in Charity

WiL (World Innovation Lab)

WiL (World Innovation Lab) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Palo Alto with an office in Tokyo. It partners with global corporations and government entities to act as a bridge between startups and corporates in the United States and Asia, with a particular focus on Japan. The firm helps portfolio companies by forging corporate partnerships that enable U.S. and European startups to scale globally and Japanese startups to innovate and internationalize. WiL invests across seed, early, and later stages in sectors including fintech, insurtech, automation, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, developer tools, health tech, sustainability, artificial intelligence, machine learning, SaaS, consumer products and services, and information technology. It has backed exits such as Asana, Mercari, Raksul, Wise and Auth0, demonstrating a track record of guiding companies to public markets or strategic acquisitions. Beyond direct investing, WiL also commits capital to venture funds and collaborates with corporate investors to advance innovation capabilities, partnerships, and organizational change within their ecosystems.
Made 1 investment in Charity

Dentsu Ventures

Established in 2015, Dentsu Ventures is the venture capital arm of Dentsu Group based in Tokyo, Japan. It invests in early to growth-stage startups globally, focusing on marketing and communication businesses.
Made 1 investment in Charity

MPower Partners

MPower Partners is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 2021 that backs startups across Japan. The firm focuses on funding and supporting ventures in healthcare, environment and sustainability, fintech, next-generation work, education, and consumer goods and services, with an emphasis on tech-enabled solutions that address societal challenges. MPower Partners seeks globally minded entrepreneurs and aims to help them scale through strategic guidance and capital, fostering innovations that improve health, efficiency, and quality of life while advancing sustainable development in Japan.
Made 1 investment in Charity

Serra Ventures

Serra Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Champaign, Illinois, that invests in technology companies across the United States and select international locations. The firm concentrates on early-stage and growth opportunities in information technology, deep technology, instrumentation, software as a service, devices, B2B, and agricultural technologies, with a focus on the Midwest and West Coast regions. Serra Ventures supports portfolio companies through strategic guidance, networks, and resources to help scale technology-enabled businesses.
Made 1 investment in Charity

Cascade Seed Fund

Cascade Seed Fund is a Bend, Oregon-based venture capital firm that makes pre-seed and seed investments in software companies and consumer brands in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 2013, the firm focuses on early-stage technology and consumer products startups in the Northwest, providing support through initial rounds and modest investments to help founders bring innovative offerings to regional and broader markets.
Made 2 investments in Charity

Uncork Capital

Founded in 2004 and based in Palo Alto, California, Uncork Capital is a venture capital firm focusing on seed-stage investments in SaaS, consumer goods, healthcare, and technology companies across the United States. The firm invests out of two funds: a $200M Seed fund and a $200M Opportunity fund for larger investments in mature portfolio companies.
Made 3 investments in Charity

B Venture Capital

B Venture Capital, established in 2014 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializes in supporting early-stage technology startups in Latin America through pre-seed and seed investments. The firm emphasizes the critical early phase of business development, collaborating closely with startups to refine their growth strategies, financial plans for future funding rounds, and recruitment processes. B Venture Capital also actively engages in market outreach by visiting potential customers alongside the startups to facilitate product sales, thereby enhancing their chances of success in a competitive landscape.
Made 1 investment in Charity

EdVentures

Established in 2017 by Nahdet Misr Publishing House, EdVentures is a corporate venture capital firm based in Giza, Egypt. It focuses on investing in early-stage startups specializing in education, culture, and innovative learning solutions across Egypt, Africa, and the Arab World.
Made 1 investment in Charity

Beyond Capital

Beyond Capital is a nonprofit organization based in New York that focuses on impact investing in for-profit, early-stage companies across East Africa and India. Established in 2009, it aims to enhance the quality of life for consumers in low-income communities by investing in businesses that improve access to healthcare, sanitation, clean energy, agriculture, food security, and financial inclusion. While the organization seeks to achieve market-rate financial returns, its nonprofit structure allows it to prioritize its social mission alongside financial goals, aligning its investments with a commitment to fostering positive social change.

Gold House Ventures

Founded in 2017, Gold House Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles. It invests in early-stage startups with at least one Asian Pacific founder or co-founder, supporting diverse entrepreneurship and uniting the Asian Pacific community.
Made 1 investment in Charity

Struck Capital

Struck Capital is a venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2014. It pursues a founder-first approach and leads seed investments sourced through its established network. The firm backs technology-driven startups across sectors including B2B, B2C, and cryptocurrency, aiming to support innovative entrepreneurs in early stages with strategic guidance and capital.

Anthill Ventures

Anthill Ventures, founded in 2015 and based in Hyderabad, India, is a venture capital firm focused on accelerating the growth of early-stage startups in sectors such as Urbantech, Healthtech, and Mediatech. The firm specializes in supporting companies from the Pre-Series A stage to Series A and B within a 1-2 year timeframe, primarily targeting the Indian and Southeast Asian markets. Anthill Ventures provides scale-up capital funding, access to market opportunities, and technology aimed at maximizing venture returns, positioning itself as a Speed Scaling Ecosystem for innovative startups.

Allos Ventures

Founded in 2010, Allos Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Carmel, Indiana. The firm invests in early-stage B2B software and business services companies across the Midwest, focusing on accelerating growth and building value for these businesses.
Made 9 investments in Charity

Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation

Established in 1985, this organization supports early-stage commercialization and financing for innovative technologies, entrepreneurs, and companies within Virginia. It focuses on seed funding and assisting innovators to launch new businesses, create high-paying jobs, and stimulate economic growth across the state.
Made 3 investments in Charity

RevTek Capital

Founded in 2021, RevTek Capital is a boutique asset manager specializing in tailored credit solutions for SaaS technology companies and other high-growth recurring revenue businesses. It offers flexible, founder-friendly debt capital ranging from $3 million to $30 million, designed to maximize enterprise value while minimizing dilution. RevTek caters to established growth companies with proven track records, providing attractive, uncorrelated returns to investors.
Made 1 investment in Charity

North East Fund

North East Fund is a venture capital firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Founded in 2018, it focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises located in Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, and County Durham.
Made 1 investment in Charity

New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates is a venture capital firm founded in 1977 and based in Menlo Park, California, with offices in the United States, India and China. It makes investments across technology and healthcare startups at multiple stages, from seed to growth, including software, cloud, data, internet services, fintech, AI, e-commerce, and enterprise technology, as well as healthcare information technology, life sciences, medical devices, and biopharma. It also considers energy technology and infrastructure opportunities, such as solar, batteries and smart grids. The firm pursues a global approach, with activity in the United States, Asia and other regions, and supports companies through rounds of financing ranging from small to sizable investments as they scale. NEA focuses on building portfolios in software, IT services, consumer technology, and healthcare technology, backing ambitious entrepreneurs across sectors and geographies.
Made 9 investments in Charity

Alchemist Accelerator

Alchemist Accelerator is a venture-backed accelerator focusing on seed-stage enterprise startups. It runs a six-month program that combines mentorship, traction support, and access to a network of corporate and venture partners. The accelerator typically provides seed funding in the mid tens of thousands of dollars in notes, and emphasizes teams led by distinctive technical founders. Backers include Cisco Systems, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Khosla Ventures, SAP Ventures, and US Venture Partners. It is based in San Francisco, United States, and supports startups aiming to monetize from enterprise customers.
Made 3 investments in Charity

INcapital Ventures

INcapital Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, established in 2019. The firm focuses on early-stage technology companies, aiming to bridge North American investors with innovative Israeli enterprises. With a team of experienced venture capitalists and technology entrepreneurs, INcapital Ventures targets investments in various sectors, including machine learning, the Internet of Things, infrastructure, business intelligence, cyber security, data applications, and fintech. The firm's mission is to identify and support emerging technologies that have the potential to transform industries and drive growth.
Made 2 investments in Charity

GreenSky Ventures

GreenSky Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments in Canadian technology companies. Founded in 2008 by Geoff Simonett and Michael T. R. List, the firm focuses on B2B technology sectors, including information technology, cleantech, and medtech. GreenSky Ventures prioritizes companies with protectable intellectual property and experienced management teams, aiming to support high-growth potential businesses. The firm operates through its affiliated funds, GreenSky Accelerator Fund I, II, and III, leveraging the diverse expertise of its principals in technology, law, and finance to identify and nurture promising entrepreneurs.
Made 2 investments in Charity

General Catalyst

Founded in 2000, General Catalyst is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and growth equity investments. It focuses on accelerating ideas, careers, and companies towards success by providing ongoing momentum and mentorship based on deep experience.
Made 1 investment in Charity

Repeat Ventures

Repeat Ventures is an early-stage investor focused on supporting entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
Made 1 investment in Charity