UNICEF Innovation Fund
Overview
The UNICEF Innovation Fund is a venture capital initiative of UNICEF that makes equity-free, early-stage (seed) investments in for-profit, open-source technology startups registered in UNICEF's programme countries. Launched in 2016, the fund focuses on frontier technologies like AI, machine learning, blockchain, drones, and extended reality that have the potential to positively impact children on a global scale. The fund's objective is to grow these solutions into 'Digital Public Goods' to ensure equitable access. It is the first financial vehicle of its kind within the United Nations and is managed by the UNICEF Office of Innovation. The fund provides both initial seed funding of up to $100,000 and growth funding of up to $400,000 for portfolio companies that show promise.
Portfolio Companies
10
Website
unicefinnovationfund.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treejer | Aug 2021 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Rahat | Jun 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Kotani Pay | Jun 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Dext Technology Limited | Apr 2021 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is UNICEF Innovation Fund based?
UNICEF Innovation Fund is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was UNICEF Innovation Fund founded?
Founding year information for UNICEF Innovation Fund is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does UNICEF Innovation Fund have?
UNICEF Innovation Fund has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in UNICEF Innovation Fund's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Treejer, Treejer, Rahat, Kotani Pay, Dext Technology Limited.
What was UNICEF Innovation Fund's most recent investment?
UNICEF Innovation Fund's most recent investment on Caplight was in Treejer in 2021.
What sectors does UNICEF Innovation Fund focus on?
UNICEF Innovation Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does UNICEF Innovation Fund focus on?
Stage focus information for UNICEF Innovation Fund is not publicly available.
What is UNICEF Innovation Fund's AUM?
UNICEF Innovation Fund's assets under management are estimated between $35.0M and $35.0M.