Soros Economic Development Fund

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

SEDF supports economic development in post-conflict countries and in nations transitioning to democracy.

Investor Profile

Soros Economic Development Fund has backed more than 5 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 20% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in Kenya, Belgium, India.
Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical, Medical Device.

Stage Focus

Series A (40%)
Series Unknown (40%)
Series C (20%)

Country Focus

Kenya (40%)
Belgium (20%)
India (20%)
Colombia (20%)

Industry Focus

Health Care
Medical
Medical Device
Biotechnology
Manufacturing
Agriculture
Agtech
Food Processing
Project Management
Supply Chain Management

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Soros Economic Development Fund frequently co-invest with?

Farallon Capital Management

Farallon Capital Management

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 1

Finnfund

Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki

Co-Investments: 2

UBS Optimus Foundation

Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich

Co-Investments: 2

Google

North America, California, United States, Mountain View

Co-Investments: 1

Korea Investment Partners

Korea Investment Partners

Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul

Co-Investments: 1

Adjuvant Capital

Adjuvant Capital

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

S.R.I.W.

Europe, Liege, Belgium, Liège

Co-Investments: 1

SFPI-FPIM

Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels

Co-Investments: 1

Omidyar Network

Omidyar Network

North America, California, United States, Redwood City

Co-Investments: 1

TCD Capital (ex TheClubDeal)

TCD Capital (ex TheClubDeal)

Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Uccle

Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Soros Economic Development Fund?

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Hewatele is a social enterprise that provides affordable quality medical oxygen to all needy patients.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

Series UnknownFeb 14, 2024

Amount Raised: $20,000,000

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Hewatele is a social enterprise that provides affordable quality medical oxygen to all needy patients.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

Series UnknownOct 20, 2023

Amount Raised: $8,900,000

Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia

Symplifica is a software startup that offers legal and extralegal benefits to domestic workers and nannies.

EmploymentService IndustrySoftware

Series AJan 26, 2022

Amount Raised: $3,000,000

Gosselies, Hainaut, Belgium

Univercells is a One-stop-shop for high-density low-cost biomanufacturing "end-to-end" solutions

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing

Series CDec 17, 2020

Amount Raised: $24,523,388

Siddhivinayak Agri Processing

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Siddhivinayak operates a managed potato supply chain intended to create value across the food supply chain and food processing sector.

AgricultureAgTechFood ProcessingProject ManagementSupply Chain Management

Series AJan 1, 2011

Amount Raised: $1,000,000