Omidyar Network
FoundationSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 51 people tracked
Investment thesis
Omidyar Network seeks to influence the direction of the digital revolution so that it advances shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Prompted by the rise of AI as an opportunity to reconsider society's relationship with technology, the organization collaborates with a broad network of visionaries and innovators to make intentional choices about the digital future. Its work centers on what it identifies as the key drivers of that future: culture, governance, business, and technology itself.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 51 people
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What they invest in
from 10 of 15 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×5Fintech ×3HR Tech ×3SaaS ×3EdTech ×2Future of Work ×2Impact & Social Good ×2Marketing Tech ×2
HQs:United States×5India×2United Kingdom×1Philippines×1
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathScripbox is an online personal finance and investment management platform that helps individuals invest in mutual funds and plan their finances.
Fintech
Taptap Send is a money transfer application that enables users to send remittances to over 70 destinations across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America at lower costs and faster speeds than traditional services.
FintechImpact & Social GoodNew York, GB
Brendan Dickinson(Director)Mitchell Riley(Executive Officer)Michael Faye(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Christopher Schroeder(Director)
Andela connects global technologists with enterprise opportunities and serves as a platform for hiring, building AI systems, and upskilling teams.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechWashington, D.C., US
Carrol Chang(CEO)Barun Singh(Chief Product & Technology Officer)Geoff MacNeil(Chief Revenue Officer)Kennith Jackson(Senior Vice President of Solutions)inErin Lothson(General Counsel)inLila(VP of People)in
Boostable provides advertising tools that enable sellers and brands to promote listings on marketplaces while collecting performance data.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Selcuk Atli(Founder/CEO)inAlex Chang(Founder/CTO)inNeil Scott Rafer(Director)
Kalibrr is a job marketplace platform that connects job seekers with employers across the Philippines.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSMakati, PH
Paul Rivera(Founder/CEO)inDanny Castonguay(Founder)inDexter Ligot-Gordon(Founder/COO)inAnna Irmina Navarrete(Director)Badri Pillapakkam(Director)Beau Seil(Director)
Platzi offers online courses on user research methods and techniques, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, for individuals seeking to master UX research practices.
CybersecurityEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Freddy Vega(Founder/CEO)inChristian Van Der Henst(Executive Officer, Director)Rodolfo Gonzalez(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Omidyar Network invest at?
- Omidyar Network invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Omidyar Network focus on?
- Omidyar Network focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Omidyar Network located?
- Omidyar Network is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Omidyar Network lead rounds?
- Yes, Omidyar Network leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamFireside Chat: Michele L. Jawando of Omidyar Network and Claire Graves of The Webby Media Group
The Anthem Awards · Michele L. Jawando
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