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Richard King Mellon Foundation

Richard King Mellon Foundation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniarkmf.org

Overview

Richard King Mellon Foundation is a private foundation founded in 1947 that makes grants and social-impact investments to support the quality of life in Southwestern Pennsylvania and for environmental conservation across the United States.

Year Founded

1947

Portfolio Companies

44

Website

rkmf.org

Investments

Richard King Mellon Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
SetPoint MedicalAug 2025Series DCo-investor
CytoAgentsJul 2020GrantLead
RubyWellMay 2026GrantCo-investor
Ecotone RenewablesJun 2022Series ALead
Resilient LifescienceFeb 2023VC RoundLead
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Richard King Mellon Foundation based?

Richard King Mellon Foundation is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

When was Richard King Mellon Foundation founded?

Richard King Mellon Foundation was founded in 1947.

How many portfolio companies does Richard King Mellon Foundation have?

Richard King Mellon Foundation has 44 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Richard King Mellon Foundation's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SetPoint Medical, CytoAgents, RubyWell, Ecotone Renewables, Resilient Lifescience.

What was Richard King Mellon Foundation's most recent investment shown here?

Richard King Mellon Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in RubyWell in 2026.

What sectors does Richard King Mellon Foundation focus on?

Richard King Mellon Foundation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Richard King Mellon Foundation focus on?

Richard King Mellon Foundation typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Richard King Mellon Foundation's AUM?

Richard King Mellon Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Year Founded1947

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