Updated: June 13, 2026

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Founded 1997 ยท New York, USA
Gates Foundation
Alumni startups
265
Total investments
199
Successful exits
45
About the program
Program type
Investment focus areas
Description
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation supports initiatives in education, world health and population, and community giving.
Founded1997
Location
Countries invested
๐ผ Australia
๐ผ Austria
๐ผ Bangladesh
๐ผ Belgium
๐ผ Canada
๐ผ China
๐ผ Denmark
๐ผ Finland
๐ผ France
๐ผ Germany
๐ผ Ghana
๐ผ India
๐ผ Indonesia
๐ผ Ireland
๐ผ Israel
๐ผ Italy
๐ผ Japan
๐ผ Jordan
๐ผ Kenya
๐ผ Nigeria
๐ผ Pakistan
๐ผ Poland
๐ผ Portugal
๐ผ Singapore
๐ผ South Africa
๐ผ South Korea
๐ผ Sweden
๐ผ Switzerland
๐ผ Tanzania
๐ผ The Netherlands
๐ผ UK
๐ผ USA
Headquarters98109 Seattle, WA, Washington, US
Investment offer
Can lead rounds
Yes
Lead preference
Sometimes
Funding requirements
We invest in community, education, health.