The Schmidt Family Foundation
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Description
Advancing the creation of an increasingly intelligent relationship between human activity and the use of the world's natural resources.
Investor Profile
The Schmidt Family Foundation has backed more than 7 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series B, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Kenya, Australia.
- Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Manufacturing, Solar.
Stage Focus
- Seed (43%)
- Series B (29%)
- Convertible Note (14%)
- Series A (14%)
Country Focus
- United States (57%)
- Kenya (14%)
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- Australia (14%)
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- United Kingdom (14%)
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Industry Focus
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Manufacturing
- Solar
- Big Data
- Drones
- Marine Technology
- Agriculture
- Farming
- Clean Energy
- Energy
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