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Soros Economic Development Fund

Soros Economic Development Fund

New York City, New Yorksoroseconomicdevelopmentfund.org

Overview

The Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF) is the impact investment arm of the Open Society Foundations . SEDF deploys patient, risk-tolerant, and catalytic capital to advance the Open Society Foundations' commitment to sustaining vibrant and inclusive democracies across the globe . SEDF makes private-sector investments to advance the Foundations' enduring commitments of equity, expression, and justice .

Year Founded

1997

Portfolio Companies

8

Investments

Soros Economic Development Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Siddhivinayak Agri Processing Pvt. Ltd.Jul 2011Series ACo-investor
EsokoNov 2010VC RoundCo-investor
Cadence OTCJun 2024Convertible DebtLead
EM3 Agri ServicesAug 2017Series BCo-investor
SourceTraceMay 2010VC RoundCo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Soros Economic Development Fund based?

Soros Economic Development Fund is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.

When was Soros Economic Development Fund founded?

Soros Economic Development Fund was founded in 1997.

How many portfolio companies does Soros Economic Development Fund have?

Soros Economic Development Fund has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Soros Economic Development Fund's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Siddhivinayak Agri Processing Pvt. Ltd., Esoko, Cadence OTC, EM3 Agri Services, SourceTrace.

What was Soros Economic Development Fund's most recent investment shown here?

Soros Economic Development Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cadence OTC in 2024.

What sectors does Soros Economic Development Fund focus on?

Soros Economic Development Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability.

What company stages does Soros Economic Development Fund focus on?

Soros Economic Development Fund typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Soros Economic Development Fund's AUM?

Soros Economic Development Fund's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year Founded1997

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