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Deshpande Foundation

Deshpande Foundation

Stoneham, Massachusettsdeshpandefoundation.org

Overview

Deshpande Foundation is a philanthropic organization founded in 1996 that seeks to create social and economic impact by supporting entrepreneurship and innovation, primarily in the United States, Canada, and India.

Year Founded

1996

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

Deshpande Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
SignAble CommunicationsDec 2021SeedCo-investor
Aquasafi Purification SystemsMar 2011AcceleratorCo-investor
OCEO WaterMar 2018GrantCo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Deshpande Foundation based?

Deshpande Foundation is headquartered in Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States.

When was Deshpande Foundation founded?

Deshpande Foundation was founded in 1996.

How many portfolio companies does Deshpande Foundation have?

Deshpande Foundation has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Deshpande Foundation's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SignAble Communications, Aquasafi Purification Systems, OCEO Water.

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

Deshpande Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in SignAble Communications in 2021.

What sectors does Deshpande Foundation focus on?

Deshpande Foundation focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Deshpande Foundation focus on?

Deshpande Foundation typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Deshpande Foundation's AUM?

Deshpande Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $14.2M and $14.2M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersStoneham, Massachusetts
Year Founded1996

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