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Jacobs Foundation

Jacobs Foundation

Overview

Jacobs Foundation is a private international foundation that invests in research and evidence-based solutions to improve child and youth development, learning, and education.

Year Founded

1989

Portfolio Companies

8

Investments

Jacobs Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
BookbotAug 2024Series ACo-investor
SchoolapApr 2019GrantCo-investor
EdvesApr 2018GrantCo-investor
CuriouslyJul 2024GrantCo-investor
Etudesk-SeedCo-investor
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Key People

Fabio Segura

Co-CEO

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Jacobs Foundation based?

Jacobs Foundation is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

When was Jacobs Foundation founded?

Jacobs Foundation was founded in 1989.

How many portfolio companies does Jacobs Foundation have?

Jacobs Foundation has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Jacobs Foundation's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Bookbot, Schoolap, Edves, Curiously, Etudesk.

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

Jacobs Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Bookbot in 2024.

What sectors does Jacobs Foundation focus on?

Jacobs Foundation focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.

What company stages does Jacobs Foundation focus on?

Jacobs Foundation typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is Jacobs Foundation's AUM?

Jacobs Foundation's assets under management are estimated at over $1.5B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersZurich
Year Founded1989

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