Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is an independent non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2000. It is dedicated to reducing global inequities by focusing on improving health, alleviating extreme poverty, and supporting educational initiatives. The foundation also engages in community giving within the Pacific Northwest, promoting strategies and programs that assist low-income families. With regional offices in Washington, D.C.; New Delhi, India; Beijing, China; and London, United Kingdom, the foundation is governed by its co-founders, Bill and Melinda Gates, along with trustee Warren Buffett. Its mission encompasses a wide range of global challenges, aiming to create lasting change through targeted grant-making and programmatic efforts.

Harish Iyer

Deputy Director, Digital and Health Innovation

Chris Karp

Director, Global Health Discovery and Translational Sciences

Keith Klugman

Director

Trevor Mundel

President, Global Health

Rob Nabors

Director, North America

Lynda Stuart

Deputy Director

Mark Suzman

President, Global Policy and Advocacy

Chris Wilson

Director

Past deals in Bangladesh

Shomvob Technologies

Grant in 2024
Shomvob is an integrated fintech and HR-tech platform designed to serve the emerging frontline workforce in Bangladesh. The platform focuses on creating job opportunities by assisting individuals in developing a digital professional identity and expanding their professional networks. By aligning job offerings with users' skills, qualifications, and expectations, Shomvob enhances employment prospects. Additionally, the company promotes financial inclusion through a comprehensive payroll financing product, further supporting the workforce in accessing essential financial services.

ShopUp

Seed Round in 2019
ShopUp is a Bangladesh-based technology company that operates a full-stack B2B commerce platform, designed specifically for small businesses. The platform provides these businesses with easy access to B2B sourcing, last-mile logistics, and buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solutions. Headquartered in Dhaka, ShopUp aims to empower small businesses by offering them digital credit and business management tools, enabling them to access a wide range of products and services tailored to their needs.
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