Pivotal Ventures

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About Pivotal Ventures

Investor type

Incubator & Accelerator

First check

$1M to $5M

Applications

In batches

Deal type

No deal

Program fees

N/A

Typical terms

We typically invest $2M–$5M+ in Series A and Series B startups through customized venture capital rounds, with equity negotiated on a deal-by-deal basis depending on the size and structure of the financing. We also provide $1M–$5M in non-dilutive philanthropic grants through selected challenge programs with 0% equity.

Themes

first generation

longevity

overlooked teams

connected health

social good

historically ignored founder

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Funding Stages

N/A

Who we are

Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal works to accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people in the U.S. and around the world. Pivotal includes Pivotal Philanthropies, Pivotal Initiatives Fund, and Pivotal Ventures

Funding Requirements

We invest in late seed to growth-stage startups developing technology solutions for women's health, caregiving, family wellness, financial inclusion, and social infrastructure, while also backing emerging venture funds led by women, people of color, and other underrepresented managers investing in AI, enterprise technology, climate tech, and innovative consumer markets.

Value add

We support mission-driven organizations with policy guidance, strategic partnerships, market validation, media exposure, operational support, and access to influential funding and leadership networks.