Omidyar Network

General contacts

Investor type

CVC / VC

Founded

2004

AUM

Location

United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Africa Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 11 September, 2021

Profile

Omidyar Network is a philanthropic investment firm that invests in entrepreneurs and their visionary ideas to create opportunities for people to improve their own lives, their communities, and the world around them.

We take calculated risks at the early stages of innovation, investing in both nonprofits and for-profits, helping to transform promising ideas into successful ventures. As an active investor, we offer more than just financial support. We provide vital human capital capabilities, from serving on boards to consulting on strategy, coaching executives to recruiting new talent. We connect promising investees to entrepreneurial visionaries with business know-how. We also leverage the tremendous capacity of Web and mobile technologies to go beyond incremental improvement and make a significant, widespread impact.

Since 2004, Omidyar Network has committed over $1 billion to for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations that foster economic advancement and create opportunities for individuals across our six key areas: Digital Identity, Education, Emerging Tech, Financial Inclusion, Governance & Citizenship Engagement, and Property Rights.

Industry

Education Fintech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Software Edtech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Telecommunications MedTech Energy LegalTech HealthTech HRTech

Contacts

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Ken Miller Venture Partner

Venture Partner

Larry Cook COO

COO

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FAQs about Omidyar Network

Is Omidyar Network a venture capital or private equity firm?

Omidyar Network is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Omidyar Network located?

Omidyar Network is located in United Kingdom.

When was Omidyar Network founded?

Omidyar Network was founded in 2004.

What sectors and industries does Omidyar Network invest in?

Omidyar Network invests in companies and startups in Education, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Software, Edtech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Telecommunications, MedTech, Energy, LegalTech, HealthTech, HRTech.

What is Omidyar Network geographical focus of investments?

Omidyar Network invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Omidyar Network typically invest in?

Omidyar Network invests in companies and startups at Series A.

What is the usual amount of Omidyar Network investment?

Omidyar Network usually invests $1-5 m on average.

Is Omidyar Network impact investor?

Yes, Omidyar Network is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Omidyar Network?

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