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UNICEF Innovation Fund

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Pre-Seed–Seed · 30 people tracked

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Investment thesis

UNICEF Venture Fund employs cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to improve the effectiveness of development funding. The approach emphasizes transparency through traceable public ledger transactions, security via cryptographic verification and immutability, and operational efficiency via fast cross-border fund transfers (6 minutes to 2-3 days versus traditional systems). By utilizing Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains, the fund enables unprecedented accountability in the NGO and development funding space while reducing settlement times significantly compared to conventional international payment systems.

Invests inCrypto & Web3GlobalMexico

Source: firm website, verified Jul 22, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Instruments
Grants

Team · 30 people

from the firm's website
Sunita Grote· Lead, Ventures
Desiree Lim Sim Yee· Portfolio Strategist
Amogh Banta· Blockchain Specialist
Aparna Bhushan· Data Security & Privacy Mentor
Arun Maharajan· Blockchain Lead
Candela Gonzalez· Programme Associate
Cheryl Ng· Startup Ecosystem Consultant
Daniel Alvarez· Data Science Lead
Halim Jun· DS/ML Advisor
Hanna Burkhardt· Venture Fund Manager
Harinda Katugaha· Business Strategy Mentor
Ivan Perdomo· Software Development Mentor
Jenina Alli· Innovation Specialist
Katalin Erzsebet Illes· Product Manager (WEB3)
Katharina Stahl· Venture Fund Analyst
Lara Kristin Schade· Venture Fund Analyst
Michele Notice· Product Manager (AI/Data Science)
Milena Bacalja Perianes· Evidence and Impact Mentor
Momina Babar· Full-stack Software Developer
Nathan Fletcher· Full Stack Software Developer
Philipp Manuel Berns· Venture Fund Analyst
Philippa Martinelli· Business Strategy Mentor
Sanna Bedi· Innovation Specialist
Shane O'Connor· Innovation Manager (Emerging Tech.)
Shivani Singh· Visual Design Specialist
Silvia Alejandra Sanchez· Sourcing Specialist
Sophie Lee· Innovation Officer, Sourcing
Vipul Siddharth· Open Source Specialist

Frequently asked questions

What stage does UNICEF Innovation Fund invest at?
UNICEF Innovation Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does UNICEF Innovation Fund focus on?
UNICEF Innovation Fund focuses on Crypto & Web3.

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