In the United States and around the world, women and girls are facing increasing threats to their safety, health, and rights. Our founder, Melinda French Gates, wants to help alter that trajectory. Earlier today, she announced she’s committing $1 billion over the next two years to leaders and organizations working to advance women’s power globally. Head to our website to learn more about some of the places those resources will go: https://lnkd.in/gDpbYMuK
Pivotal Ventures
Civic and Social Organizations
Seattle, Washington 75,403 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 [email protected]
- Website
-
https://pvtl.ventures/49o6D5N
External link for Pivotal Ventures
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2015
Locations
-
Primary
Seattle, Washington 98101, US
Employees at Pivotal Ventures
Updates
-
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
-
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
netflix.com
-
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
-
-
Child care is already one of Americans’ biggest-ticket expenses—right up there with housing, health care, and higher education. But it’s getting more expensive, which is driving up the cost of living in the U.S. On his podcast, Ezra Klein of The New York Times explores why that is and how it’s impacting families everywhere. Listen here:
The Economic Theory That Explains Why Americans Are So Mad
https://spotify.com
-
Congratulations to our very own Renata Aráuz-DeStefano on this amazing recognition!
It was an absolute honor to be recognized by the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) as the recipient of their 2024 "UPLift Excellence Award" last week - especially because the organization's mission resonates so deeply with my personal values and the work that I strive to move forward every day. NAIC is dedicated to "increasing the flow of capital to high-performing diverse investment managers often underutilized by institutional investors," and at Pivotal Ventures, my team aims to increase the amount of capital going to women-led funds - funds that are often, still, overlooked and undercapitalized by institutional investors. Thank you Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, Robert L. Greene (Bob), and Jaye Washington, MPA - it's a privilege to be on this journey alongside you and the broader NAIC community. I look forward to the road ahead! #NAIC #UPFellowship #WomenInVenture #OnwardsAndUpwards
-
-
We love this story about how Allyson Felix advocated for and created a dedicated space at the Olympics for athlete moms to be with their babies when they’re not competing. Influenced by her own experience as an Olympian with young kids, Allyson wanted to ensure that “mothers and families feel supported.” 👏🏿👏🏾👏🏼
Allyson Felix launches first-ever Olympic Village nursery for Paris 2024
nbcolympics.com
-
Pivotal Ventures reposted this
Sonya Massey should be alive today. Like so many others, I am heartbroken and angry. Our country’s pervasive violence against Black women is shameful. It’s on all of us to help build a future where Black women are protected and valued.
-
Data shows that voters want leaders from across sectors to help make caregiving more affordable and accessible. Because when caregivers have access to better solutions, our society will be more equitable, our businesses will be more competitive, and our economy will be stronger. Explore the data-driven case for investing in care ⬇️
The results are in: U.S. voters want leaders to make caregiving a priority.
Pivotal Ventures on LinkedIn
-
Guided by the belief that sports can change hearts, minds, and culture, Kara Nortman is on a mission to drive greater investment in women’s sports—which, for too long, have been overlooked and underfunded. We love this interview from SuperReturn where she talks about what led her to co-found the Angel City Football Club and eventually the Monarch Collective, an investment fund focused exclusively on investing in women’s sports.
Investing with a passion: Opportunities in sports
https://www.youtube.com/