Omidyar Network

Omidyar Network is a philanthropic investment firm founded in 2004 by Pierre and Pam Omidyar. Based in Mumbai, India, with additional offices globally, the firm specializes in both equity investments and grants, focusing on early-stage enterprises and non-profit organizations. Its investment strategy spans various sectors, including digital society, emerging technology, education, property rights, governance, financial inclusion, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Omidyar Network prioritizes initiatives that enhance access to capital and promote transparency in media and markets. The firm aims to empower individuals and communities by supporting ventures that foster responsible technology practices, innovative financial solutions, and effective governance tools. With a commitment to creating social impact, Omidyar Network invests between $1 million and $10 million in for-profit entities and up to $5 million in non-profits, focusing on regions such as India, Africa, Europe, and the United States.

Lauren Booker

Investor

Mike Kubzansky

CEO

Annie Maxwell

Executive Vice President

Pierre Omidyar

Founding Partner, Co-Founder and Chairman

Past deals in Impact Investing

Indifi

Series D in 2021
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd. operates a digital lending platform that connects small businesses in India with lenders, facilitating access to loans for those with potential but limited access to traditional financing options. Founded in 2015 and based in Gurugram, the company utilizes technology to gather and analyze data from various sources, assessing the creditworthiness of businesses based on their performance and industry context. This approach allows Indifi to identify low-risk, high-potential borrowers, thereby increasing their chances of securing funding. The platform supports a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Additionally, Indifi offers lifecycle support services for lenders, encompassing marketing, customer relationship management, data aggregation, loan monitoring, and payment management, ultimately creating a streamlined process for both borrowers and lenders.

THE/NUDGE INSTITUTE

Grant in 2021
The/Nudge Institute is dedicated to alleviating poverty in India through sustainable and scalable initiatives. Founded in July 2015 by Atul Satija, the organization focuses on three primary impact streams. The Centre for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (CSDE) aims to empower underprivileged youth, with a goal to reach over one million youths annually. N/Core nurtures talent to address significant social issues in India. The up (ultra-poor) initiative targets families living in extreme poverty, implementing a micro-entrepreneurship program based on a well-researched "graduation model" to uplift 100,000 households over the next decade. The organization has positively impacted over six million people through various programs in skilling, education, and healthcare. With a dedicated team of over 175 members, The/Nudge Institute aspires to create a poverty-free India within a generation.

Aspiration

Series C in 2020
Aspiration Partners, Inc. is an online financial firm based in Marina del Rey, California, offering retail banking and investment services designed to be accessible to all. The company operates a sustainable financial platform that provides various products, including debit and credit cards, which enable consumers and businesses to engage in carbon reduction efforts. Aspiration empowers its customers to choose their fees and aligns its interests with those of its clients. Furthermore, the firm donates a portion of its earnings to support individuals striving for economic advancement and allows customers to contribute a percentage of their profits to charitable causes of their choice, reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.

Beam

Seed Round in 2020
Edquity is a college financial planning app for high school and college students, helping ensure that no student will need to drop out of college for financial reasons and that every student will be able to realize a positive return on his or her college investment.

GiveIndia

Grant in 2019
GiveIndia operates as a most trustworthy giving platform for donors. With contributions of over 300 crores made to our 200+ vetted and trusted nonprofits, our giving community of 1M+ donors has impacted lives of 4M+ people across 23 states in India.

MyShubhLife

Series A in 2019
MyShubhLife is a full stack financial services provider for the Next Half Billion. With Real-time analytics and credit reports based on alternative data, MyShubhLife reaches unserved and underserved market segments to provide meaningful financial inclusion. MyShubhLife has further strengthened its financial inclusion goal through its financial wellness program for corporates and individuals by expanding its portfolio to include Mini and Micro loans, Insurance, Mutual Fund SIPS, Tax filing service and more.

Indifi

Series C in 2019
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd. operates a digital lending platform that connects small businesses in India with lenders, facilitating access to loans for those with potential but limited access to traditional financing options. Founded in 2015 and based in Gurugram, the company utilizes technology to gather and analyze data from various sources, assessing the creditworthiness of businesses based on their performance and industry context. This approach allows Indifi to identify low-risk, high-potential borrowers, thereby increasing their chances of securing funding. The platform supports a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Additionally, Indifi offers lifecycle support services for lenders, encompassing marketing, customer relationship management, data aggregation, loan monitoring, and payment management, ultimately creating a streamlined process for both borrowers and lenders.

Indifi

Series C in 2019
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd. operates a digital lending platform that connects small businesses in India with lenders, facilitating access to loans for those with potential but limited access to traditional financing options. Founded in 2015 and based in Gurugram, the company utilizes technology to gather and analyze data from various sources, assessing the creditworthiness of businesses based on their performance and industry context. This approach allows Indifi to identify low-risk, high-potential borrowers, thereby increasing their chances of securing funding. The platform supports a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Additionally, Indifi offers lifecycle support services for lenders, encompassing marketing, customer relationship management, data aggregation, loan monitoring, and payment management, ultimately creating a streamlined process for both borrowers and lenders.

NeedsList

Venture Round in 2019
NeedsList PBC operates a digital platform designed to connect individual and corporate donors with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to facilitate humanitarian aid. Established in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the platform focuses on assisting refugees, supporting local economies, and promoting grassroots innovations. It partners with local aid organizations to identify urgent needs and utilizes local suppliers for quick and sustainable delivery of food, transportation, and essential supplies. Users can engage with the platform by donating cash, purchasing products, or volunteering. NeedsList emphasizes transparency and efficiency in its operations, providing real-time impact metrics to help partner organizations monitor their activities and outcomes. The company generates revenue through commissions from affiliate suppliers and enterprise users of its platform.

Scribox

Series C in 2019
Scripbox is an online investing platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2012 by Sanjiv Singhal. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of various mutual funds, including equity, debt, and tax-saving options, thereby helping individuals manage their savings effectively. By providing a user-friendly interface and investment tools, Scripbox aims to simplify the investment process for its users, making it easier for them to grow their wealth over time.

NeedsList

Seed Round in 2018
NeedsList PBC operates a digital platform designed to connect individual and corporate donors with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to facilitate humanitarian aid. Established in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the platform focuses on assisting refugees, supporting local economies, and promoting grassroots innovations. It partners with local aid organizations to identify urgent needs and utilizes local suppliers for quick and sustainable delivery of food, transportation, and essential supplies. Users can engage with the platform by donating cash, purchasing products, or volunteering. NeedsList emphasizes transparency and efficiency in its operations, providing real-time impact metrics to help partner organizations monitor their activities and outcomes. The company generates revenue through commissions from affiliate suppliers and enterprise users of its platform.

United Income

Series A in 2018
United Income, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in May 2016 by Matt Fellowes. The company specializes in retirement planning solutions, offering a comprehensive money management platform that integrates personalized financial planning with investment strategies. Its services include budgeting, spending, investment management, and account sequencing, all designed to help individuals optimize their financial resources for retirement. United Income's platform simulates various life decisions alongside market outcomes to create tailored financial plans that address spending needs, manage investment risk, optimize Social Security claiming, and determine the ideal retirement age, while also minimizing taxes on withdrawals and investments. As of July 2019, United Income operates as a subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation.

Goodera

Series B in 2018
Goodera Information Technologies Private Limited is a technology platform that enhances the corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability landscape. Based in Bengaluru, India, and co-headquartered in Menlo Park, the company provides a comprehensive platform that enables corporations, foundations, governments, and non-profits to collect and analyze data in local languages, assess real-time impact, and report performance through interactive dashboards. Goodera facilitates employee engagement in volunteering while maximizing community impact through its corporate volunteering programs. With a focus on transparency and measurability, the platform integrates data from various sources, including web, mobile, and voice, to streamline the management of CSR and sustainability initiatives. Founded in 2003, Goodera was previously known as NextGen PMS Pvt. Ltd. and rebranded in 2017.

ParentPowered

Seed Round in 2018
ParentPowered Public Benefit Corporation is a Palo Alto-based organization that focuses on enhancing parent-child interactions through its innovative program, Ready4K. Founded in 2014, the company leverages insights from behavioral sciences and consumer technology to provide educational support to families. Ready4K is an evidence-based curriculum designed for parents of children from birth to 3rd grade, delivered through text messages. This format breaks down complex educational topics into manageable, bite-sized pieces, allowing for continuous engagement with parents, including those who are often hard to reach. The program is rooted in extensive foundational research conducted by the company's founder, Benjamin N. York, Ph.D., aiming to foster effective learning environments for young children.

Aspiration

Series B in 2017
Aspiration Partners, Inc. is an online financial firm based in Marina del Rey, California, offering retail banking and investment services designed to be accessible to all. The company operates a sustainable financial platform that provides various products, including debit and credit cards, which enable consumers and businesses to engage in carbon reduction efforts. Aspiration empowers its customers to choose their fees and aligns its interests with those of its clients. Furthermore, the firm donates a portion of its earnings to support individuals striving for economic advancement and allows customers to contribute a percentage of their profits to charitable causes of their choice, reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.

Lendable

Series A in 2017
Lendable, Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in providing debt financing and risk analytics for lenders operating in emerging and frontier markets. Founded in 2014, Lendable offers a comprehensive database containing market repayment, demographic, and contextual data, which aids in the improvement and validation of credit models. The company's risk engine assesses individual credit risk as well as portfolio and group-level risk, facilitating informed lending decisions. By connecting alternative lenders with institutional debt investors, Lendable aims to enhance access to financing for high-growth fintech firms in regions such as Africa, ultimately striving to make impact investing a viable asset class and serve the financial needs of millions of underserved borrowers.

Fast Forward

Venture Round in 2017
Fast Forward is an accelerator firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It focuses exclusively on supporting technology-driven nonprofits that address critical issues in education, environment, health, and human rights. The firm identifies early-stage nonprofits that utilize open source software and accessible web infrastructure to develop their products. Fast Forward offers a three-month accelerator program, which includes financial grants, mentorship connections, a tailored curriculum, and a supportive community. By providing both financial and human capital, Fast Forward aims to help these organizations scale their technology solutions and enhance their social impact.

Goodera

Series A in 2017
Goodera Information Technologies Private Limited is a technology platform that enhances the corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability landscape. Based in Bengaluru, India, and co-headquartered in Menlo Park, the company provides a comprehensive platform that enables corporations, foundations, governments, and non-profits to collect and analyze data in local languages, assess real-time impact, and report performance through interactive dashboards. Goodera facilitates employee engagement in volunteering while maximizing community impact through its corporate volunteering programs. With a focus on transparency and measurability, the platform integrates data from various sources, including web, mobile, and voice, to streamline the management of CSR and sustainability initiatives. Founded in 2003, Goodera was previously known as NextGen PMS Pvt. Ltd. and rebranded in 2017.

Indifi

Series B in 2016
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd. operates a digital lending platform that connects small businesses in India with lenders, facilitating access to loans for those with potential but limited access to traditional financing options. Founded in 2015 and based in Gurugram, the company utilizes technology to gather and analyze data from various sources, assessing the creditworthiness of businesses based on their performance and industry context. This approach allows Indifi to identify low-risk, high-potential borrowers, thereby increasing their chances of securing funding. The platform supports a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Additionally, Indifi offers lifecycle support services for lenders, encompassing marketing, customer relationship management, data aggregation, loan monitoring, and payment management, ultimately creating a streamlined process for both borrowers and lenders.

Indifi

Series B in 2016
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd. operates a digital lending platform that connects small businesses in India with lenders, facilitating access to loans for those with potential but limited access to traditional financing options. Founded in 2015 and based in Gurugram, the company utilizes technology to gather and analyze data from various sources, assessing the creditworthiness of businesses based on their performance and industry context. This approach allows Indifi to identify low-risk, high-potential borrowers, thereby increasing their chances of securing funding. The platform supports a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Additionally, Indifi offers lifecycle support services for lenders, encompassing marketing, customer relationship management, data aggregation, loan monitoring, and payment management, ultimately creating a streamlined process for both borrowers and lenders.

SPARK Schools

Series B in 2016
SPARK Schools, founded in 2012 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, operates a network of educational institutions designed to enhance student learning and achievement. The schools utilize a blended learning model that combines engaging classroom instruction with personalized support in dedicated Learning Labs. This approach is complemented by strong partnerships with families and the community, as well as ongoing professional development for teachers and school leaders. SPARK Schools aims to prepare students for university and successful careers by emphasizing academic excellence, creative thinking, and core values such as cooperative citizenship and a love of learning. Through adaptive software and individualized learning strategies, SPARK Schools provides students with the necessary tools and training to advance in their educational and career paths.

Scribox

Series B in 2016
Scripbox is an online investing platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2012 by Sanjiv Singhal. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of various mutual funds, including equity, debt, and tax-saving options, thereby helping individuals manage their savings effectively. By providing a user-friendly interface and investment tools, Scripbox aims to simplify the investment process for its users, making it easier for them to grow their wealth over time.

Scribox

Series B in 2016
Scripbox is an online investing platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2012 by Sanjiv Singhal. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of various mutual funds, including equity, debt, and tax-saving options, thereby helping individuals manage their savings effectively. By providing a user-friendly interface and investment tools, Scripbox aims to simplify the investment process for its users, making it easier for them to grow their wealth over time.

Fast Forward

Seed Round in 2016
Fast Forward is an accelerator firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It focuses exclusively on supporting technology-driven nonprofits that address critical issues in education, environment, health, and human rights. The firm identifies early-stage nonprofits that utilize open source software and accessible web infrastructure to develop their products. Fast Forward offers a three-month accelerator program, which includes financial grants, mentorship connections, a tailored curriculum, and a supportive community. By providing both financial and human capital, Fast Forward aims to help these organizations scale their technology solutions and enhance their social impact.

United Income

Seed Round in 2016
United Income, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in May 2016 by Matt Fellowes. The company specializes in retirement planning solutions, offering a comprehensive money management platform that integrates personalized financial planning with investment strategies. Its services include budgeting, spending, investment management, and account sequencing, all designed to help individuals optimize their financial resources for retirement. United Income's platform simulates various life decisions alongside market outcomes to create tailored financial plans that address spending needs, manage investment risk, optimize Social Security claiming, and determine the ideal retirement age, while also minimizing taxes on withdrawals and investments. As of July 2019, United Income operates as a subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation.

Ashv Finance

Venture Round in 2016
IntelleGrow serves the ‘missing middle’ enterprises working in sectors which make a positive Environmental, Social and Governance Impact. IntelleGrow offers debt without limiting them on their vintage or the security value offered for the loan – instead, the proposition is based on trajectory of business cashflows. It is not only lending from its Balance Sheet but also syndicating and arranging debt from other sources – gradually emerging as a debt solutions provider for ‘early-stage’, ‘high-growth’ small and growing businesses (SGB) in India.

WorldCover

Venture Round in 2016
WorldCover operates a peer-to-peer risk relief network aimed at protecting farmers from natural disasters, particularly droughts, through an innovative insurance platform. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes satellite technology and mobile money to deliver cost-effective crop insurance to smallholder farmers, primarily in developing countries. By leveraging remote sensing and advanced risk modeling, WorldCover addresses the significant climate risks faced by farmers, improving their food and income security. The platform not only provides financial protection to farmers but also offers investors an opportunity for diversified returns with a direct social impact, targeting the substantial market of individuals reliant on agriculture for their livelihoods.

Vistaar

Series D in 2015
The idea of Vistaar dawned on the minds of two first generation entrepreneurs, who truly believe in supporting and creating new economic opportunity through providing access to finance, to deserving small business men, to enhance and enrich their lives and the community they live in. The Company targets the missing middle segment, consisting of customers with an annual income of Rs 120000-10,00,000, which is not effectively served by the formal financial system.

Micro Insurance Company

Venture Round in 2014
Micro Insurance Company is a comprehensive insurance platform that specializes in providing micro insurance products tailored for low- and middle-income consumers. Formed from several mergers in June 2020, the company evolved from MicroEnsure, which was established in 2002. It offers a variety of insurance solutions, including liability, accident, life, health, property, and weather index products. These offerings are delivered through a seamless digital customer experience, leveraging partnerships with mobile network operators, banks, small businesses, and other distribution channels. With a focus on addressing the needs of underserved populations, Micro Insurance Company operates in multiple countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and India, utilizing innovative technology to make insurance more accessible and affordable. The company aims to revolutionize the insurance landscape by harnessing the power of digital platforms to reach millions of unserved families.

Vistaar

Series C in 2014
The idea of Vistaar dawned on the minds of two first generation entrepreneurs, who truly believe in supporting and creating new economic opportunity through providing access to finance, to deserving small business men, to enhance and enrich their lives and the community they live in. The Company targets the missing middle segment, consisting of customers with an annual income of Rs 120000-10,00,000, which is not effectively served by the formal financial system.

Ashv Finance

Series B in 2014
IntelleGrow serves the ‘missing middle’ enterprises working in sectors which make a positive Environmental, Social and Governance Impact. IntelleGrow offers debt without limiting them on their vintage or the security value offered for the loan – instead, the proposition is based on trajectory of business cashflows. It is not only lending from its Balance Sheet but also syndicating and arranging debt from other sources – gradually emerging as a debt solutions provider for ‘early-stage’, ‘high-growth’ small and growing businesses (SGB) in India.

Prosper

Series A in 2013
Prosper Funding LLC operates a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace that connects borrowers seeking personal loans with individual and institutional investors willing to fund those loans. Established in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Prosper's platform offers a transparent environment for financial transactions, allowing borrowers to access fixed-rate, unsecured loans without hidden fees or prepayment penalties. The marketplace is accessible to investors in 31 states and to borrowers in 48 states, including the District of Columbia. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables investors to achieve solid returns while facilitating affordable loan options for consumers.

Vistaar

Series B in 2012
The idea of Vistaar dawned on the minds of two first generation entrepreneurs, who truly believe in supporting and creating new economic opportunity through providing access to finance, to deserving small business men, to enhance and enrich their lives and the community they live in. The Company targets the missing middle segment, consisting of customers with an annual income of Rs 120000-10,00,000, which is not effectively served by the formal financial system.

Vistaar

Series B in 2012
The idea of Vistaar dawned on the minds of two first generation entrepreneurs, who truly believe in supporting and creating new economic opportunity through providing access to finance, to deserving small business men, to enhance and enrich their lives and the community they live in. The Company targets the missing middle segment, consisting of customers with an annual income of Rs 120000-10,00,000, which is not effectively served by the formal financial system.

Prosper

Series E in 2011
Prosper Funding LLC operates a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace that connects borrowers seeking personal loans with individual and institutional investors willing to fund those loans. Established in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Prosper's platform offers a transparent environment for financial transactions, allowing borrowers to access fixed-rate, unsecured loans without hidden fees or prepayment penalties. The marketplace is accessible to investors in 31 states and to borrowers in 48 states, including the District of Columbia. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables investors to achieve solid returns while facilitating affordable loan options for consumers.

Prosper

Series D in 2010
Prosper Funding LLC operates a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace that connects borrowers seeking personal loans with individual and institutional investors willing to fund those loans. Established in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Prosper's platform offers a transparent environment for financial transactions, allowing borrowers to access fixed-rate, unsecured loans without hidden fees or prepayment penalties. The marketplace is accessible to investors in 31 states and to borrowers in 48 states, including the District of Columbia. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables investors to achieve solid returns while facilitating affordable loan options for consumers.

Prosper

Venture Round in 2010
Prosper Funding LLC operates a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace that connects borrowers seeking personal loans with individual and institutional investors willing to fund those loans. Established in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Prosper's platform offers a transparent environment for financial transactions, allowing borrowers to access fixed-rate, unsecured loans without hidden fees or prepayment penalties. The marketplace is accessible to investors in 31 states and to borrowers in 48 states, including the District of Columbia. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables investors to achieve solid returns while facilitating affordable loan options for consumers.

Global Integrity

Venture Round in 2009
Global Integrity promotes government transparency and accountability by harnessing data, analysis, and on-the-ground reporting of national and local issues, making the information easily accessible online.

Prosper

Series C in 2007
Prosper Funding LLC operates a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace that connects borrowers seeking personal loans with individual and institutional investors willing to fund those loans. Established in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Prosper's platform offers a transparent environment for financial transactions, allowing borrowers to access fixed-rate, unsecured loans without hidden fees or prepayment penalties. The marketplace is accessible to investors in 31 states and to borrowers in 48 states, including the District of Columbia. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables investors to achieve solid returns while facilitating affordable loan options for consumers.

Prosper

Series B in 2006
Prosper Funding LLC operates a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace that connects borrowers seeking personal loans with individual and institutional investors willing to fund those loans. Established in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Prosper's platform offers a transparent environment for financial transactions, allowing borrowers to access fixed-rate, unsecured loans without hidden fees or prepayment penalties. The marketplace is accessible to investors in 31 states and to borrowers in 48 states, including the District of Columbia. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables investors to achieve solid returns while facilitating affordable loan options for consumers.
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