The Roddenberry Foundation
Overview
Inspired by the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, The Roddenberry Foundation is a private foundation that supports innovation, risk-taking, and original ideas to address complex global challenges. It operates on a venture philanthropy model, making catalytic investments through grants, prizes, and fellowships to early-stage, often untested, ideas and the individuals behind them. Its main programs include the Catalyst Fund, the Roddenberry Prize, the Roddenberry Fellowship, and the +1 Global Fund.
Portfolio Companies
15
Website
roddenberryfoundation.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| iCardio.ai | Mar 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| KadAfrica | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Sierra Energy | Feb 2017 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Aquacycl | Jul 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Agrio | Nov 2017 | Grant | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is The Roddenberry Foundation based?
The Roddenberry Foundation is headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California, United States.
When was The Roddenberry Foundation founded?
Founding year information for The Roddenberry Foundation is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does The Roddenberry Foundation have?
The Roddenberry Foundation has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Roddenberry Foundation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include iCardio.ai, KadAfrica, Sierra Energy, Aquacycl, Agrio.
What was The Roddenberry Foundation's most recent investment shown here?
The Roddenberry Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in iCardio.ai in 2025.
What sectors does The Roddenberry Foundation focus on?
The Roddenberry Foundation focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Crypto & Web3, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does The Roddenberry Foundation focus on?
The Roddenberry Foundation typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is The Roddenberry Foundation's AUM?
The Roddenberry Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $83.7M and $83.7M.