DOEN FOUNDATION

As a promoter of people and organizations that take the lead in the field of sustainable, cultural and social innovation, DOEN believes in a green, socially-inclusive and creative society. DOEN supports these innovators and brings them into contact with each other. The initiatives that DOEN supports are characterized by their enterprising approach: people, organizations and enterprises that dare to take risks, that are creative and innovatory and thus effectively contribute to a better and cleaner world.

JAMES LEE SORENSON CENTER FOR GLOBAL IMPACT INVESTING

The James Lee Sorenson Global Impact Investing Center (SGII Center) at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business provides data-driven capacity building support to leading entrepreneurs, impact investment funds, family offices, foundations, and organizations across the globe in a cost-efficient manner. The SGII Center’s model is built by university experiential education where trained and professionally managed students provide research, due diligence, value-add and support across the impact investing space. This world-class experiential education is building the field today, while also providing the services needed to grow the sector for the future.

EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION

Established in the mid-1960s by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman, the Kauffman Foundation is based in Kansas City, Mo., and is among the largest private foundations in the United States with an asset base of approximately $2 billion. Their vision is to foster a society of economically independent individuals who are engaged citizens in their communities.

Revolution and "rise of the Rest"

Revolution's "Rise of the Rest" with Steve Case is a nationwide effort to tell the story that high-growth companies can now start and scale anywhere and work with entrepreneurs in emerging startup ecosystem. Since 2014, Steve Case, the Revolution team, and partners have visited 19 cities and invested a total of $2 million in new businesses.  

PEARSON

Pearson is the world’s leading education company, present in over 70 countries and educating more than 150 million people worldwide. Pearson in India provides educational content, materials, technologies, assessments and related services to institutions, educators and learners of all ages. Pearson in India has diverse offerings across school, higher and professional education.

The MasterCard Center for Inclusive Growth

The MasterCard Center for Inclusive Growth was created to foster collaborative relationships between academia, governments, nonprofits, the social design community, and the private sector. Through the advancement of research and strategic philanthropic investments, the Center will support and enable those historically excluded from financial services and serve as a catalyst for change.

EBAY FOUNDATION

The first corporate foundation in the U.S. to be endowed with pre-IPO stock, eBay Foundation was established in 1998, underscoring the company’s longstanding commitment to philanthropy. eBay Foundation has extended its commitment to creating economic opportunity through strategic investments in disruptive initiatives working toward enabling all people, in developed and developing countries alike, to participate in the economy. 

The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation’s mission—unchanged since 1913—is to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world. They work at the intersection of four focus areas—advance health,revalue ecosystems, secure livelihoods, and transform cities—to address the root causes of emerging challenges and create systemic change. 

OMIDYAR NETWORK

Omidyar Network believes that businesses can be a powerful force for good. and invests in entrepreneurs who share their commitment to advancing social good at the pace and scale the world needs today. They are focused on five key areas they believe are building blocks for prosperous, stable, and open societies: Consumer Internet and Mobile, Education, Financial Inclusion, Governance & Citizen Engagement, and Property Rights.

revolution

Revolution invests in people and ideas that can change the world. Their mission is to build disruptive, innovative companies that offer more choice, convenience, and control for both consumers and businesses. They bring a unique approach to investing.

PAYPAL

Since the very first PayPal payment was sent via a Palm Pilot, PayPal has been working to transform money for people and businesses through technology. They focus on two key areas: enabling more financial opportunity for individuals and merchants, and increasing the volume and scale of charitable giving around the world.