Pivotal Ventures
Seattle · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
An investment and incubation organization founded by Melinda French Gates focused on advancing social progress in the United States by incubating ventures that remove barriers holding people back.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
Melinda French Gates committed her own $1 billion to a separate vehicle blending venture, philanthropy and advocacy, using a systems‑change approach to tackle women's barriers and resource women fund managers.
What they invest in
from 7 of 31 portfolio companiesDigital Health ×3Healthtech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLittle Otter Health provides whole-family mental health care including therapy, psychiatric consultation, and parent coaching delivered via telehealth by licensed clinicians.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Dr. Helen Egger(Co-founder and Chief Medical & Scientific Officer)
Mon Ami provides outcome measurement and impact documentation software for social service agencies, helping them prove program effectiveness, comply with regulatory requirements, and secure funding by centralizing evidence from assessments, service hours, and caseworker notes.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodPalo Alto, US
Joy Zhang(Co-founder)Madeline Dangerfield-Cha(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardClint Korver(Director)
Summer Health provides on-demand pediatric care through text messaging, connecting families with licensed pediatricians for answers on acute health issues and developmental questions.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Tia is a healthcare platform that coordinates patient care by connecting care providers, clinical support, and care coordinators to manage appointments, prescriptions, billing, and procedures.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Carolyn Witte(Founder)
Vesey Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides business development support to fintech startups seeking to partner with financial incumbents.
Fintech
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Pivotal Ventures focus on?
- Pivotal Ventures focuses on Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Social.
- Where is Pivotal Ventures located?
- Pivotal Ventures is headquartered in Seattle, US.
- Does Pivotal Ventures lead rounds?
- Pivotal Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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