Gates Family Foundation
Overview
The Gates Family Foundation invests in projects and organizations which have meaningful impact in Colorado primarily through capital grants and Foundation initiatives that enhance the quality of life for those living in, working in and visiting the state . The Foundation seeks to promote excellence, innovation and self-sufficiency in education, healthy lifestyles, community enrichment, connection to nature and stewardship of the state's natural inheritance . The Foundation's actions will remain consistent with the founders' intentions and the principles of citizenship, entrepreneurship and free enterprise .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Agriculture | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Bactolife | Jan 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Owlstone Medical | Jan 2025 | Series E | Co-investor |
| Addition Therapeutics | Dec 2025 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| SeamlessHR | Jan 2025 | Series A Extension | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Gates Family Foundation based?
Gates Family Foundation is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, United States.
When was Gates Family Foundation founded?
Gates Family Foundation was founded in 1946.
How many portfolio companies does Gates Family Foundation have?
Gates Family Foundation has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Gates Family Foundation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Sound Agriculture, Bactolife, Owlstone Medical, Addition Therapeutics, SeamlessHR.
What was Gates Family Foundation's most recent investment shown here?
Gates Family Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Bactolife in 2026.
What sectors does Gates Family Foundation focus on?
Gates Family 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, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Gates Family Foundation focus on?
Gates Family Foundation typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Gates Family Foundation's AUM?
Gates Family Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.