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Optimizer Foundation

Optimizer Foundation

Overview

Optimizer Foundation is a non-profit impact investing organization that leverages philanthropic capital to make commercial investments into social enterprises focused on health, education, and youth employment.

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

Optimizer Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ImaliPayMar 2021Pre SeedCo-investor
Viebeg TechnologiesNov 2021SeedCo-investor
Kasha Global, Inc.Dec 2017SeedCo-investor
Jackfruit NetworkSep 2023SeedCo-investor
ArifuAug 2018VC RoundCo-investor

Key People

Helena Riese Harstad

Co-Founder And Chair

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Optimizer Foundation based?

Optimizer Foundation is headquartered in Sweden.

When was Optimizer Foundation founded?

Optimizer Foundation was founded in 2017.

How many portfolio companies does Optimizer Foundation have?

Optimizer Foundation has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Optimizer Foundation's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include ImaliPay, Viebeg Technologies, Kasha Global, Inc., Jackfruit Network, Arifu.

What was Optimizer Foundation's most recent investment shown here?

Optimizer Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Jackfruit Network in 2023.

What sectors does Optimizer Foundation focus on?

Optimizer Foundation focuses on FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Optimizer Foundation focus on?

Optimizer Foundation typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSweden
Year Founded2017

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