Our mission

We seek to make a meaningful difference
in the lives of the world’s poorest people
by multiplying the impact of
high-performing leaders and organizations
and combating barriers to economic development.
Measurable results.
Reaching those in extreme poverty, defined as living on $2.15 or less per day.
Making grants and impact investments, providing expertise, and building networks that enable high-impact solutions to reach more people.
Non-profits and social ventures embodying essential elements of excellence.

FOCUS & PRIORITIES

Our investments and grant areas align with what those in extreme poverty need most for their livelihoods.

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Agriculture, Food, & Water

Girls Education & Livelihoods

Land & Ecosystems

Electricity & Energy

RECENT GRANTS & IMPACT INVESTMENTS

We invest in the most impactful social ventures of our time. They utilize breakthrough technology and solve problems in a scalable way.

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SOURCE’s hydropanels provide a solar- powered, infrastructure-free system to pull clean water out of the air.

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One Acre Fund’s farmer-first agricultural financing, seed, fertilizer and training programs help clients achieve greater yields and higher profits.

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Nitricity’s breakthrough technology produces nitrogen fertilizer with just air, water, clean energy, and almond shells.

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Shift EV aims to electrify existing commercial vehicle fleets in emerging markets through its proprietary plug & play electrification technology.

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Landesa works in over 50 countries to advance inclusive, equitable land rights reform. Tenure security improves livelihoods, protects investments in land, and incentivizes sustainable land management practices.

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Switch Bioworks genetically reprograms microbes to produce fertilizer directly on plant roots, making fertilizer more affordable and accessible for farmers.

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Mori has created a water-based coating that is applied to fruit, vegetables, meats, and seafood to slow the spoiling process.

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CAMFED supports the most vulnerable girls to learn and thrive in school and in their communities, and helps build a network of African female leaders.

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Clean Crop’s seed treatment technology increases crop yields, enhances food safety and reduces food loss to feed more people with fewer resources.

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Kubik turns plastic waste into sustainable buildings that are safe, affordable, and easy to build.

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ColdHubs prevents post-harvest food loss through a network of cold storage facilities and refrigerated transportation services.

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Essential uses fermentation to produce affordable, high-quality proteins to combat malnutrition and transform food systems.

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FORCE MULTIPLIERS

We amplify the impact of our grants and investments in 2 ways.

Developing Leaders

We empower the next generation of leaders with the skills and resources they need to create measurable change in their communities. These programs equip students to create a far-reaching impact in the world.

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Strengthening Systems

Data and research are necessary to help the world’s poorest and ensure everyone benefits from economic growth. We support world-class organizations that clarify these challenges, share knowledge of what works, and measure progress.