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Unorthodox Philanthropy

Unorthodox Philanthropy

San Francisco, Californiaunorthodoxphilanthropy.org

Overview

Unorthodox Philanthropy is a philanthropic program sponsored by the Lampert Byrd Foundation that funds scalable social impact ideas that can achieve significant impact with a finite amount of capital.

Year Founded

2014

Portfolio Companies

2

Investments

Unorthodox Philanthropy investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Giving CreditNov 2023SeedCo-investor
Skyward Wildfire TechnologiesJan 2025SeedCo-investor

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Investment Activity

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2026

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FAQ

Where is Unorthodox Philanthropy based?

Unorthodox Philanthropy is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Unorthodox Philanthropy founded?

Unorthodox Philanthropy was founded in 2014.

How many portfolio companies does Unorthodox Philanthropy have?

Unorthodox Philanthropy has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Unorthodox Philanthropy's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Giving Credit, Skyward Wildfire Technologies.

What was Unorthodox Philanthropy's most recent investment shown here?

Unorthodox Philanthropy's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Skyward Wildfire Technologies in 2025.

What sectors does Unorthodox Philanthropy focus on?

Unorthodox Philanthropy focuses on FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability.

What company stages does Unorthodox Philanthropy focus on?

Unorthodox Philanthropy typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded2014

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