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Ballmer Group

North America, Washington, United States, Bellevue

Description

Ballmer Group improve economic mobility for children and families in the US, who are disproportionately likely to remain in poverty.

Investor Profile

Ballmer Group has backed more than 5 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 80% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Education, Communities, Child Care.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (80%)
  • Series B (20%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Education
  • Communities
  • Child Care
  • Mobile
  • Training
  • Personal Development
  • Information Technology
  • Messaging
  • Non Profit
  • Museums And Historical Sites
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Ballmer Group frequently co-invest with?

The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Greylock
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Omidyar Network
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Ballmer Group often collaborate with?

MG
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Ballmer Group?

Michigan Science Center

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Michigan Science Center is a dynamic hands-on museum that inspires children and families to discover, explore and appreciate STEM.

EducationMuseums and Historical Sites
GrantJan 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,600,000
Hope RISING Clinic

Bothell, Washington, United States

Hope RISING Clinic assists couples and children who have been exposed to substances during pregnancy.

Child Care
GrantMar 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
BasBlue

Detroit, Michigan, United States

BasBlue’s mission is to create pathways and open doors for women and non-binary individuals by fostering connection.

CommunitiesEducationPersonal Development
GrantJun 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
CodePath

San Francisco, California, United States

CodePath is a nonprofit increasing diversity in tech by transforming CS college education.

CommunitiesEducationMobileTraining
GrantMar 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Crisis Text Line

New York, New York, United States

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 emotional support for those in crisis.

Information TechnologyMessagingNon Profit
Series BJun 15, 2016
Amount Raised: $23,800,000