Segal Family Foundation
Overview
Segal Family Foundation is a private foundation and social impact funder that supports early-stage, local, and grassroots leaders and organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa. Founded by Barry Segal in 2004, it operates on a trust-based philanthropy model, providing flexible, unrestricted, and multi-year funding. The foundation's grantmaking team is 100% African, and it aims to improve the well-being of communities with a focus on youth. In addition to grantmaking, the foundation engages in impact investing.
Portfolio Companies
12
Website
segalfamilyfoundation.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jibu Inc. | Feb 2018 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Cherehani Labs | Apr 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| SteamaCo | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| Cherehani Africa | Apr 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Niajiri Platform | Dec 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Segal Family Foundation based?
Segal Family Foundation is headquartered in New Jersey.
When was Segal Family Foundation founded?
Founding year information for Segal Family Foundation is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Segal Family Foundation have?
Segal Family Foundation has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Segal Family Foundation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Jibu Inc., Cherehani Labs, SteamaCo, Cherehani Africa, Niajiri Platform.
What was Segal Family Foundation's most recent investment shown here?
Segal Family Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Niajiri Platform in 2024.
What sectors does Segal Family Foundation focus on?
Segal Family Foundation focuses on FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Segal Family Foundation focus on?
Segal Family Foundation typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Segal Family Foundation's AUM?
Segal Family Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $117.6M and $118.0M.