Human Rights Foundation
Overview
A nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. HRF's activities include advocacy, hosting the Oslo Freedom Forum, and providing grants to activists and technology projects. It runs specific funding initiatives like the Bitcoin Development Fund, which provides grants to projects enhancing the privacy, security, and decentralization of Bitcoin for use in repressive environments. According to 2023 data, the foundation had total assets of $58.3 million and distributed $10 million in grants.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
hrf.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNbits | Mar 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Sphinx Chat | May 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Breez | May 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Human Rights Foundation based?
Human Rights Foundation is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Human Rights Foundation founded?
Founding year information for Human Rights Foundation is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Human Rights Foundation have?
Human Rights Foundation has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Human Rights Foundation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include LNbits, Sphinx Chat, Breez.
What was Human Rights Foundation's most recent investment shown here?
Human Rights Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in LNbits in 2024.
What sectors does Human Rights Foundation focus on?
Human Rights Foundation focuses on Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech.
What company stages does Human Rights Foundation focus on?
Human Rights Foundation typically invests at the MultiStage stage.