Ford Foundation
Overview
The Ford Foundation is an American private foundation with the stated goal of advancing human welfare. Across eight decades, its mission has been to reduce poverty and injustice, strengthen democratic values, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. The foundation is guided by a vision of social justice—a world in which all individuals, communities, and peoples work toward the protection and full expression of their human rights; are active participants in the decisions that affect them; share equitably in the knowledge, wealth, and resources of society; and are free to achieve their full potential.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Performance | Oct 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| BlueMark | Nov 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Hunterbrook | May 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Pravah | Apr 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| Richmond Global Sciences | Jun 2024 | Seed | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Ford Foundation based?
Ford Foundation is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Ford Foundation founded?
Ford Foundation was founded in 1936.
How many portfolio companies does Ford Foundation have?
Ford Foundation has 19 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ford Foundation's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Sharp Performance, BlueMark, Hunterbrook, Pravah, Richmond Global Sciences.
What was Ford Foundation's most recent investment?
Ford Foundation's most recent investment on Caplight was in Sharp Performance in 2026.
What sectors does Ford Foundation focus on?
Ford Foundation focuses on FinTech, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Ford Foundation focus on?
Ford Foundation typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is Ford Foundation's AUM?
Ford Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $10.0B and $100.0B.