The Navigation Fund
Overview
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit private foundation that offers grants to high-impact organizations and projects. The fund's mission is to advance bold solutions to the world's most urgent problems, with a focus on Open Science, Farm Animal Welfare, Transforming Criminal Justice, Digital Sentience, and Climate Change. It was established with a founding endowment from crypto entrepreneur Jed McCaleb. A portion of the fund's endowment is invested in Voltage Park, an AI cloud infrastructure company, whose profits are directed back to the Navigation Fund.
Portfolio Companies
2
Website
thenavigationfund.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning AI | Jan 2026 | M&A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is The Navigation Fund based?
The Navigation Fund is headquartered in Berkeley, California, United States.
When was The Navigation Fund founded?
Founding year information for The Navigation Fund is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does The Navigation Fund have?
The Navigation Fund has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Navigation Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Lightning AI.
What was The Navigation Fund's most recent investment shown here?
The Navigation Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Lightning AI in 2026.
What sectors does The Navigation Fund focus on?
The Navigation Fund focuses on AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does The Navigation Fund focus on?
Stage focus information for The Navigation Fund is not publicly available.
What is The Navigation Fund's AUM?
The Navigation Fund's assets under management are estimated between $1.3B and $1.3B.