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Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Corporate · Founded 2001 · Palo Alto, United States
American foundation that seeks to develop outcome-based projects that will improve
Who Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is.
Where the institution came from, whose capital it manages, and how that capital is allocated — from Dealroom's LP research.
Historical Background
- The foundation was established in September 2000 by Intel co-founder Gordon E. Moore and his wife, Betty I. Moore.
- It was created to create positive outcomes for future generations by supporting scientific discovery, environmental conservation, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Source of Capital
- The foundation is a private foundation endowed with the personal wealth of its founders, Gordon and Betty Moore.
- The endowment is managed to generate income for grantmaking activities, as detailed in their public financial statements.
Major Events
- The year 2023 marked a significant transition for the foundation with the passing of both founders, Gordon Moore in March and Betty Moore in December, ushering in a new era for the organization.
Allocation Strategy
- The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated on four primary areas: scientific discovery, environmental conservation, improvements in patient care, and the preservation of the San Francisco Bay Area's character.
- It aims to address substantial, critical issues where its involvement can lead to significant and quantifiable results.
- The foundation makes grants that typically range from $100,000 to $750,000, with an average grant size of approximately $350,000.
The funds Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation backs.
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is a limited partner in 44 funds. 8 of them place in the Power Law Investor Ranking, and the best-ranked are shown here.
How Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s fund book is spread.
The 44 funds Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation backs, by where the manager is headquartered and how many funds that manager has raised.
Where those managers are based
By fund headquarters, across the 43 of 44 with a location on record.
- North America 3479%
- Rest of world 614%
- Europe 37%
United States 34 · Australia 2 · India 2 · China 1
How established those managers are
Managers grouped by how many funds they have raised. 8 emerging (three funds or fewer), 13 established — across the 21 of 44 with a fund history on record.
The companies Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation backs directly.
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation holds 6 companies directly, separate from the funds it commits to as a limited partner.
How those direct holdings break down by headquarters country, sector, entry stage and current growth stage.
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USA6
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Enterprise Software1
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Fintech1
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Health1
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Security1
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Space1
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Early Growth4
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Breakout Stage1
Inside Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s portfolio.
The 6 highest-funded portfolio companies, of 6 tracked.
Other LPs.
Other corporate and insurance LPs in the Power Law LP ranking, closest to Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation by combined power-law score — North America first, then the nearest worldwide.