Ashoka
Overview
Ashoka is a global non-profit organization that supports social entrepreneurs. It operates by identifying and supporting 'Ashoka Fellows'—individuals with innovative solutions to social problems—by providing them with start-up financing, professional support services, and connections to a global network. The organization, founded in 1980, has supported over 3,800 fellows in more than 90 countries. Ashoka uses donor-raised funds as venture capital to provide financial stipends, allowing fellows to focus on their social ventures.
Portfolio Companies
10
Website
ashoka.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bin-e | Nov 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Iluméxico | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Karo Sambhav | Nov 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Advantage Health Africa | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Solar Freeze | Oct 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Ashoka based?
Ashoka is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
When was Ashoka founded?
Founding year information for Ashoka is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Ashoka have?
Ashoka has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ashoka's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Bin-e, Iluméxico, Karo Sambhav, Advantage Health Africa, Solar Freeze.
What was Ashoka's most recent investment shown here?
Ashoka's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Bin-e in 2023.
What sectors does Ashoka focus on?
Ashoka focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Ashoka focus on?
Ashoka typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Ashoka's AUM?
Ashoka's assets under management are estimated between $96.8M and $96.8M.