Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Overview
One of the largest independent funders in the UK, which aims to improve the natural world, secure a fairer future, and strengthen communities. It uses its endowment to provide grants and make social and impact investments in organisations that align with its goals. It takes an impact-first approach, making direct investments (loans, equity) and also investing in impact funds managed by other social investors.
Portfolio Companies
13
Website
esmeefairbairn.org.ukInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ooooby | Dec 2023 | Early Funding | Lead |
| Woodland Savers | Feb 2024 | Seed | Lead |
| EasyPeasy | Jun 2024 | Growth Equity | Lead |
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Key People
Jonny Page
Director of Social and Impact Investment
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Esmée Fairbairn Foundation based?
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was Esmée Fairbairn Foundation founded?
Founding year information for Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Esmée Fairbairn Foundation have?
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Esmée Fairbairn Foundation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ooooby, Woodland Savers, EasyPeasy.
What was Esmée Fairbairn Foundation's most recent investment shown here?
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in EasyPeasy in 2024.
What sectors does Esmée Fairbairn Foundation focus on?
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Esmée Fairbairn Foundation focus on?
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Esmée Fairbairn Foundation's AUM?
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $1.7B and $2.5B.