Renaissance Philanthropy | Catalyze479 Fund
◆ Fund Size
$268M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
United States
◆ Portfolio
5 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Bridge the early-stage capital gap for enterprises in Northwest Arkansas through two strategies: venture validation for technology-forward scalable businesses, and Main Street strategy for community businesses.
◆ About Renaissance Philanthropy
Renaissance Philanthropy is a nonprofit organization that designs, incubates, and operates time-bound, thesis-driven philanthropic funds. These funds enable philanthropists and foundations to support high-impact initiatives in science and technology without the need for large in-house teams.
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◆ Geography Focus
◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Elliott | Chief Scientist | Executive | in |
| Kumar Garg | President | Executive | in |
| Tom Kalil | CEO | Executive | in |
| Allison Kucinski | Director of Finance | Director | in |
| Christen Brandt | Director of Operations and Program Delivery | Director | in |
| Erik Martin | Director of Program Delivery | Director | in |
| Ishan Sharma | Director, Chimaera Fund | Director | in |
| Julia Hidu | Senior Manager, Partnerships | Manager | in |
| Lucia Asanache | Communications Lead | Manager | in |
| Meg DiMartino | Events Lead | Manager | in |
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◆ FAQ
What does Catalyze479 Fund invest in?
Catalyze479 Fund invests in Social & Community at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Which geographies does Catalyze479 Fund focus on?
Catalyze479 Fund focuses on Northwest Arkansas, and is headquartered in United States.
What is Catalyze479 Fund's typical check size?
Catalyze479 Fund typically writes checks of $0.1M to $1M.