Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

William H. Draper, III and Robin Richards Donohoe began investing together in the venture industry in 1994 concentrating on building companies in India. Since 1994, they have invested in over one hundred early stage information technology investments both in India and the United States. In 2010, the Foundation joined forces with Robert S. Kaplan, formerly vice-chairman of Goldman Sachs and currently professor of leadership at Harvard Business School. Together the team raised their second fund inviting fourteen innovative philanthropists to join the fund.

Jim Bildner

CEO

Past deals in Non-Profit

Simprints

Grant in 2017
Simprints is a nonprofit tech company committed to transforming the way the world fights poverty. We build technology to radically increase transparency and effectiveness in global development, making sure that every vaccine, every dollar, every public good reaches the people who need them most.

Seed Global Health

Seed Round in 2017
Seed Global Health focuses on enhancing health education and delivery in regions experiencing a critical shortage of healthcare professionals. The organization collaborates with partner countries to address their long-term healthcare workforce needs. It provides experienced health professionals alongside local medical and nursing faculty, contributing to capacity building in the health sector. The services include site selection, applicant recruitment, orientation, training, field support, monitoring, and evaluation. Additionally, Seed Global Health offers debt repayment stipends to help professionals thrive as leaders within their health systems, fostering a positive cycle of advocacy for improved health outcomes.

New Story Charity

Seed Round in 2016
New Story crowdfunds houses for homeless families living in danger around the world. 100% of all donations go directly to building homes and every donor receives a video of the exact family moving into their new home for full accountability. newstorycharity.org

Watsi

Seed Round in 2013
Watsi is a non-profit organization that operates a crowdfunding platform dedicated to healthcare, enabling individuals to directly fund medical care for patients in developing countries who cannot afford treatment. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Watsi transfers all funds raised directly to patients, ensuring that the contributions go toward their medical needs. The organization covers its operational costs separately, allowing donors to see the full impact of their generosity. Through automatic monthly donations, supporters receive updates on the patients they assist, including introductions and progress reports following treatment. Watsi’s mission is to facilitate life-changing medical care for underserved populations, fostering a sense of community and support among donors and patients alike.
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