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The Broad Foundations

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Description

The Broad Foundations were established by entrepreneur and philanthropist Eli Broad to advance entrepreneurship for the public good in

Investor Profile

The Broad Foundations has backed more than 6 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 67% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Education, Non Profit, News.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (83%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Education
  • Non Profit
  • News
  • Clean Energy
  • Cleantech
  • Incubators
  • Smart Cities
  • Sustainability
  • Transportation
  • Waste Management
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Who does The Broad Foundations frequently co-invest with?

AJ
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
NewSchools Venture Fund
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by The Broad Foundations?

Los Angeles Local News Initiative

Los Angeles, California, United States

L.A. Local News Initiative goal is to provide free access to high-quality news and information.

JournalismNews
GrantSep 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
News Literacy Project

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

News Literacy Project is a national educational program.

EducationNews
GrantAug 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator

Los Angeles, California, United States

LACI is a private non-profit organization that helps in accelerating the commercialization of clean technologies.

Clean EnergyCleanTechIncubatorsSmart CitiesSustainabilityTransportationWaste ManagementWater
GrantApr 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Yale School of Management

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Educating leaders for business and society.

EducationNon ProfitUniversities
GrantDec 6, 2019
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Common Sense Media

San Francisco, California, United States

Common Sense Media provides information and education to help kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology.

EdTechEducationGovernmentNon Profit
GrantDec 18, 2013
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Green Dot Public Schools

Los Angeles, California, United States

Green Dot Public Schools is a charitable organization that provides counseling, educational, and teaching services for students.

EducationNon Profit
Series UnknownMar 15, 2004
Amount Raised: $2,800,000

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