Ballmer Group
Overview
Ballmer Group is a philanthropic investment firm founded by Steve and Connie Ballmer that is committed to improving economic mobility for children and families in the United States.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookbot | Aug 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| AidKit | May 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Key People
Steve Ballmer
Co-Founder
Brandon Gleaton
Senior Portfolio Manager
Christine Tran
Portfolio Manager
Jessica Eiland Anders
Senior Portfolio Manager
Joanna Colunga
Portfolio Manager
Kody Russell
Portfolio Manager
Leslie Dozono
Senior Portfolio Manager
Martin Leung
Senior Portfolio Manager, Housing
Nadia Diaz Funn
Portfolio Manager
Temeca Simpson
Senior Portfolio Manager
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Ballmer Group based?
Ballmer Group is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, United States.
When was Ballmer Group founded?
Ballmer Group was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Ballmer Group have?
Ballmer Group has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ballmer Group's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Bookbot, AidKit.
What was Ballmer Group's most recent investment shown here?
Ballmer Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in AidKit in 2025.
What sectors does Ballmer Group focus on?
Ballmer Group focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Ballmer Group focus on?
Stage focus information for Ballmer Group is not publicly available.
What is Ballmer Group's AUM?
Ballmer Group's assets under management are estimated between $85.0B and $85.0B.