Pivotal Ventures

At some point in our lives, all of us will need to care for or be cared for by someone else. That’s why, as Melinda French Gates and Erin Harkless Moore, CFA talk about here, it’s essential that we invest in solutions to make it easier for people to care for their loved ones. Learn more about some of the caregiving innovations we're funding: https://lnkd.in/ggMDe7hm

We love this series from TechCrunch about some of the brilliant women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution and their thoughts on carving out a path in the field, building responsible AI systems, and addressing the gender gap in AI. #CSEdWeek

📣 This giving season, we’re excited to share that we're matching up to $1 million in donations to two of our amazing partners, Vote Mama Foundation and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers! Read on to learn about their work: 🏛️ Vote Mama Foundation is the leading source of research on the political participation of mothers, working to draw attention to the challenges that prevent all moms from running for and serving in elected office. 💞 The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers is focused on getting family caregivers—anyone who cares for a loved one who’s aging, ill, or disabled—the recognition and support they've long deserved. From now until December 13, all donations to either of these organizations will be matched 1:1 (up to $500,000 per organization). Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gVBK_UEm

We couldn’t agree more with this analysis! A big shout-out to our partners at The Center for American Women and Politics for tracking these historic wins and elevating the importance of women in public office. 

Why do we need more women in tech? Because they do amazing things like automate the process for making quantum devices. Break Through Tech connected an ultra-talented team of CS undergrads to the lab where they spearheaded work that will revolutionize drug development, navigation, and more. https://lnkd.in/gZBGvV6B

📢 This #GivingTuesday, we're matching up to $1 million in donations toward Vote Mama Foundation and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, two amazing organizations doing important work to support women and families. Through noon ET December 13, Pivotal will match donations 1:1, up to $500,000 per organization. But as our founder Melinda French Gates says, there is more than one way to give back—you can also donate your time, voice, or expertise to help make a difference in your community. However you choose to give back, your contributions matter.

🚨 The deadline to register to apply for our global open call, Action for Women's Health, is December 3! Head to Lever for Change's website to find out if your organization is eligible, what we're looking for, and how to apply. And if you know an organization that would be a great fit, tag them here! https://lnkd.in/gYZXv39C

We believe in using different kinds of funding to accelerate social progress. Some of that funding is philanthropic, while some investments are designed to generate financial returns. In a new article, our Managing Director of Investments Erin Harkless Moore, CFA highlights the kinds of return-seeking investments we make, why we’re focused on getting more money in the hands of women founders and funders, and what we hope to signal to other investors through our approach. https://lnkd.in/g4qx3ZbS

Now that three states have achieved a woman-majority legislature and more women than ever will serve in state legislatures across the country, we’re thinking back to the conversation that our founder Melinda French Gates had with Cosmopolitan earlier this year about the importance of gender parity in state government and how to achieve it:

Why is it so hard to build and fund companies focused on women’s health? Investor Leslie Schrock outlines the challenges and opportunities around getting women’s health the investment it deserves.