Updated: June 13, 2026
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Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Austin, USA

Alumni startups

46

Total investments

73

Successful exits

11

About the program

Program type
Description

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (www.msdf.org) is dedicated to improving the lives of children living in urban poverty around the world. With offices in Austin, TX and New Delhi, India, and Cape Town, South Africa, the Dell family foundation funds programs that foster high-quality public education and childhood health, and improve the economic stability of families living in poverty. The foundation has committed more than $915 million (as of January 1, 2013) to global children’s issues and community initiatives to date.

Location

Investment offer

Can lead rounds
Yes
Lead preference
Sometimes
Funding requirements

We invest in initiatives focused on education, edtech, and healthcare to create social impact.

Numbers

Total Investments
73
Lead Investments
34
Alumni Startups
46
Total Exits
11