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Kauffman Foundation

Kauffman Foundation

Kansas City, Missourikauffman.org

Overview

The Kauffman Foundation is a private, nonpartisan foundation that works with communities in education and entrepreneurship to help people be self-sufficient, productive citizens.

Year Founded

1966

Portfolio Companies

8

Investments

Kauffman Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
WellfoundSep 2013Series BCo-investor
Spot On SciencesNov 2014GrantLead
RapidBio Systems, Inc.-SeedCo-investor
Lenderfit-SeedCo-investor
Techstars Startup DigestMar 2011GrantCo-investor
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FAQ

Where is Kauffman Foundation based?

Kauffman Foundation is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.

When was Kauffman Foundation founded?

Kauffman Foundation was founded in 1966.

How many portfolio companies does Kauffman Foundation have?

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

What are some companies in Kauffman Foundation's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Wellfound, Spot On Sciences, RapidBio Systems, Inc., Lenderfit, Techstars Startup Digest.

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

Kauffman Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Spot On Sciences in 2014.

What sectors does Kauffman Foundation focus on?

Kauffman Foundation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Kauffman Foundation focus on?

Kauffman Foundation typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is Kauffman Foundation's AUM?

Kauffman Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersKansas City, Missouri
Year Founded1966

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