Humanity United
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2008
AUM
$15 M
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 17 February, 2026
Profile
Humanity United (HU) is a philanthropic organization focused on advancing the dignity and voice of those most affected by violent conflict, exploitation, and injustice. Established in 2008 to cultivate conditions for enduring peace and freedom, HU today focuses on systemic change across three bodies of work: Peacebuilding, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking, and Racial Justice and Equity, with a strong focus on leveraging Public Engagement across these issues. Humanity United is part of The Omidyar Group, a diverse collection of companies, organizations, and initiatives united by a desire to improve the lives of people and societies.
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FAQs about Humanity United
Is Humanity United a venture capital or private equity firm?
Humanity United is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Pre-seed, writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Where is Humanity United located?
Humanity United is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Humanity United founded?
Humanity United was founded in 2008.
What sectors and industries does Humanity United invest in?
Humanity United invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Fintech, Food and Beverage, Marketing and Advertising, Software, Financial Services, Foodtech, Gaming, Other, LegalTech, AdTech.
What is Humanity United geographical focus of investments?
Humanity United invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Humanity United typically invest in?
Humanity United invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed.
What is the usual amount of Humanity United investment?
Humanity United usually invests $5-10 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Humanity United?
Humanity United has around $15m assets under management.
What are the contacts of Humanity United?
Humanity United can be reached through its website humanityunited.org, its LinkedIn page and its X account. Its general enquiries address is info@humanityunited.org. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for Humanity United — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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