Tech Investors

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is an investing group that backs tech companies raising capital.

Venture Investor Overview

Venture Investor
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Status
Active
Investor Type
Other
Activity Level
Funds Raised
Industry Focus
AgTech
Artificial Intelligence
Biopharmaceutical
Consumer
Electronics
FinTech
Healthcare IT
Healthcare Services
InsureTech
Internet & IoT
Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Medical Devices & Instruments

Contact Information

Contact
Sue Desmond-Hellmann
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Mailing Address
500 5th Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98109
USA
Email Address

Background Information

Overview
Our belief that every life has equal value is at the core of our work at the foundation. We follow 15 guiding principles, which help define our approach to our philanthropic work, and employ an outstanding leadership team to direct our strategies and grantmaking.
Profile
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Company Twitter Account
Company News
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation News
Facebook
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Facebook
YouTube
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on YouTube
Last Transaction
10/1/2024

Transaction History

Our records indicate that Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation invested in the VC transactions listed below. Dollar amounts are for the entire raise, which may include other investors.

Company
Date
Amount
10/1/2024
Unknown
9/11/2024
$35,000,000
7/31/2024
$5,000,000
6/18/2024
$5,000,000
5/28/2024
$114,000,000
4/25/2024
$6,500,000
4/15/2024
$20,000,000
3/5/2024
$1,500,000
1/26/2024
$4,500,000
12/19/2023
$4,300,000
12/11/2023
$1,870,000
11/8/2023
$8,500,000
10/3/2023
Unknown
8/8/2023
$33,080,000
7/24/2023
Unknown
7/18/2023
Unknown
7/12/2023
$78,660,000
4/25/2023
$106,500,000
1/10/2023
$85,000,000
12/7/2022
Unknown
12/1/2022
Unknown
11/29/2022
Unknown
8/30/2022
$5,000,000
8/2/2022
$22,000,000
5/23/2022
$27,000,000
9/3/2020
$16,000,000
6/30/2020
$45,000,000
4/16/2020
$15,000,000
3/3/2020
$130,000,000
9/24/2019
$16,600,000
1/30/2019
$55,000,000
1/8/2019
$85,000,000
12/24/2018
$27,000,000
9/28/2018
$250,000,000
12/5/2017
$12,000,000
10/18/2017
$500,000,000
10/6/2017
$46,700,000
4/27/2017
$45,500,000
3/3/2017
$10,000,000
12/31/2016
$206,000,000
11/28/2016
$100,000,000
7/26/2016
$14,000,000
2/5/2016
$2,500,000
12/2/2015
$19,000,000
11/5/2015
$56,000,000
11/4/2015
$110,000,000
8/20/2015
$34,500,000
8/10/2015
$120,000,000
7/27/2015
$7,725,004
7/2/2015
$7,200,000
11/21/2014
Unknown
10/31/2014
$4,000,000
10/7/2014
$5,000,000
6/18/2014
$9,350,000
12/2/2013
$8,100,000
11/9/2012
$13,000,000
10/17/2012
$3,250,000
10/10/2012
$30,000,000
3/4/2011
$10,000,000

 


Investor Contacts

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Sue Desmond-Hellmann
  Sue Desmond-Hellmann LinkedIn Profile  Sue Desmond-Hellmann Twitter Account  Sue Desmond-Hellmann News  Sue Desmond-Hellmann on Facebook

 


Funds

No fund closings have been recorded for this company.

 


Portfolio Companies

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