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Omidyar Network

California Founded 2004 Website LinkedIn
Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages4
Industries15
Markets5
Stated Portfolio10
Operating Since2004 (22y)

About Omidyar Network

Omidyar Network is a philanthropic investment firm that supports innovative organizations aiming to catalyze social change. The firm operates as a financial investor but also provides grant funding, making it a unique entity in the civic tech investment landscape. Omidyar Network focuses on sectors such as technology, financial services, healthcare, education, media, consumer goods, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, government, transportation, real estate, retail, telecommunications, and manufacturing. The firm invests across various stages, including seed, early stage, growth, and late stage, with investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $50 million. Omidyar Network has a global geographical focus, with investments in the United States, India, Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The firm's mission is to support organizations that are driving social impact and innovation, aiming to create a more equitable and open society. Omidyar Network's approach combines financial investments with philanthropic support, enabling it to back a diverse range of organizations working on social change initiatives. The firm's portfolio includes a variety of companies and organizations across different sectors, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation and social impact worldwide. Omidyar Network's unique model allows it to support a wide array of initiatives, from early-stage startups to established organizations, all working towards positive social outcomes. The firm's investments are guided by a belief in the power of markets to drive social progress, and it seeks to empower individuals and communities to achieve their full potential. Omidyar Network's diverse portfolio and global reach underscore its dedication to creating lasting social change through strategic investments and partnerships.

Geographical Focus

United StatesIndiaLatin AmericaSoutheast AsiaAfrica

Requirements

Innovative organizations aiming to catalyze social change, Focus on sectors such as technology, financial services, healthcare, education, media, consumer goods, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, government, transportation, real estate, retail, telecommunications, and manufacturing, Investments across various stages, including seed, early stage, growth, and late stage, Investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $50 million, Global geographical focus, including the United States, India, Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia

Stated Portfolio10

Airbnb
Good Eggs
Etsy
Coursera
Indiegogo
Kiva
TaskRabbit
Change.org
Upworthy
Wikipedia

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