“It’s time that our leaders understand what women and families have grasped for decades: Care is an issue that affects everyone.” It’s also an issue we can do something about—and leaders can start by investing in affordable caregiving solutions. Here’s what that could look like, according to Renee Kuriyan Wittemyer, Pivotal’s VP of Program Strategy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmNQQTmZ
Pivotal Ventures
Civic and Social Organizations
Seattle, Washington 76,942 followers
Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress by removing barriers that hold people back
About us
Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress by removing barriers that hold people back. Pivotal Ventures expands opportunity and accelerates equality through high-impact investments, philanthropy, partnerships, and advocacy. We focus on areas where social progress has stalled—and where we can have the biggest impact. Our impatience with the status quo is fueled by an optimism that progress is always possible—especially when we seize the moment together. For media inquiries, please reach out to media@pivotalventures.org
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- Civic and Social Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington
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- Privately Held
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- 2015
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Harlem Capital found that 1,257 U.S.-based companies with Black and Latino founders raised at least $1M+ in venture capital funding in 2023, totaling $48.3B. And while 33% of those companies were founded by women, women received only 19% of capital raised—highlighting the ongoing funding gaps faced by women in VC.
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We’re so excited to share that Dr Alfiee Breland-Noble, our amazing founder, has just launched The MATTIE Fund—Mindful Advocacy for Totally Transformative Inclusion and Equity. Named after Dr. Alfiee’s mom, Mattie McLeod Breland, this fund is all about supporting the mental and overall well-being of girls and women from diverse communities, including Black, Latinx/e, AAPI, Native American, Arab/MENA, and more. Thanks to a $20 million award from Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures, The MATTIE Fund will help make sure everyone has the chance to thrive. Dr. Alfiee’s mission? To uplift those who might be overlooked and create spaces where everyone feels they belong. We’re so proud of this new chapter and can’t wait to see the positive impact it will have. #TheMATTIEFund #TheAAKOMAProject #BlackPhilanthropyMonth
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“Immigrant justice and gender justice are inherently related,” writes Marissa Tirona, the president of Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. Learn how GCIR is centering both in their work to build migrant women’s economic power ⤵️
Advancing Gender Justice: Investing in the Economic Power of Migrant Women
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WEBINAR: Guidelines for Covering Women in Politics. Join NPF’s discussion on gender, media and elections featuring Sonya Ross of Black Women Unmuted, Debbie Walsh of The Center for American Women and Politics and Sameea Kamal of CalMatters. 📅 Aug. 14, 12-12:45 p.m. ET. Register: https://lnkd.in/ezPTqtMV NPF recently released its Guidelines for Covering Women in Politics, which focuses on sourcing, framing and language in political news. This program is sponsored by Pivotal Ventures, NPF is responsible for its content. Check out these best practices (pdf): https://lnkd.in/e2Pt4JFe
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Samara Mejia Hernandez is the founder of Chingona Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in overlooked founders and companies. In this conversation with George Khalife, she talks about how her upbringing influences the way she shows up as an investor, why she feels it’s her duty to advocate for underrepresented voices, and what led her to start her own fund.
#157 - Samara Hernandez | Journey from Mexico to $52M VC Fund | Let's Grab Coffee Podcast - top 10 business podcast for entrepreneurs
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Rising child care costs means many parents, especially women, have to leave the workforce to care for their children. As Ellevest’s Emily Green points out, this has long-term impacts on women’s and families’ financial futures.
28-year-old mom's teacher salary largely goes toward child care—the real costs of quitting to stay home with your kids
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The power of women’s sports is on full display at the Olympics, and we can’t get enough! In advance of tomorrow’s 100m women’s track final, we’re watching “Sprint,” a documentary that shows what it takes to become one of the fastest women in the world. https://lnkd.in/ghz2vE7S
Netflix docuseries ‘Sprint’ shows the fast but long journey to track glory
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At the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2021, Simone Biles courageously withdrew from competition to prioritize her mental health. Now, she’s back—and she’s taking the world by storm. A new Netflix docuseries, “Simone Biles Rising,” chronicles her journey to get to where she is today, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of being a Black woman in elite gymnastics.
Simone Biles Rising Doc Series Follows Her Journey Back to the Olympics
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The lack of a modern caregiving system is taking a toll on American families, with more than two thirds of respondents in our recent survey saying being a caregiver has impacted their financial and mental health. That’s why 82% of voters say political candidates and policymakers should make caregiving an important or top priority. It’s time for policymakers—and leaders across society, including employers—to deliver proven solutions that minimize the challenges and maximize the joys of caring for loved ones. https://lnkd.in/gwswEMrU