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

Farallon Capital Management
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Finnfund
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 2
UO
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 2
Google
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 1
Korea Investment Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
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
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Co-Investments: 1
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?

Mahta.bio

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Mahta.bio is a food and beverage company.

Food and BeverageManufacturing
Series UnknownAug 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,677,755
Hewatele

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

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

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Debt FinancingAug 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,500,000
Hewatele

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
Hewatele

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
Symplifica

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
Univercells

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

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