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Silicon Valley startup culture is changing philanthropy
A strong culture of charitable giving in Silicon Valley, tech’s spiritual home, means that, when it comes to donations, they punch above their already considerable weight. In 2021 those who made their money in tech accounted for nearly three-quarters of the money given away by America’s 50 biggest donors.
Source: The Economist
Wealth for Good summit: the next unicorn will emerge from technology start-ups that help the world shift into a net-zero economy
The next company with a billion-dollar valuation will probably emerge from start-ups that use technology to help the world shift into a net-zero economy, said experts at Hong Kong’s inaugural Wealth for Good philanthropy summit.
Source: South China Morning Post SCMP
Facebook was the main donor to a group that fought antitrust reforms in 2020 and 2021
An advocacy group backed by Facebook received a $34 million donation from an anonymous donor as it waged a battle against antitrust legislation that would have more tightly regulated the tech industry.
Source: CNBC International
Tech entrepreneurs bring new approaches, challenges to philanthropy
A few trends and ideologies have emerged among tech-oriented philanthropists that are now “battling for supremacy,” said Stephanie Ellis-Smith, a philanthropy adviser and co-founder at Giving Gap, which helps connect donors to Black-led nonprofits.
Source: Devex
Founders Pledge launches VC arm, Pledge Ventures, to create new ‘flywheel’ in philanthropy
Founders Pledge is a London-based charitable initiative, where entrepreneurs enter a legally binding commitment to donate to charity when they exit a portion of their personal proceeds on liquidity.
Source: TechCrunch
Jeff Bezos honoured with Philanthropy Award at Vatican: Here is how his girlfriend reacted
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon has been awarded for his philanthropy work in Vatican. Founder of the huge e-commerce platforms has received the ‘Galileo Prophets of Philanthropy Award’ for his work where he donated to causes. Jeff said that he ‘cannot think of a better place to confront the problems.
Source: IndiaTV
Amazon axes its charity donation program
Amazon Smile donated a small percentage of sales made on eligible purchases to a charity that shoppers chose. In total, $500 million has been donated since its 2013 launch, with an average donation of less than $230 per charity, the company said.
Source: CNN Business
Embracing the climate tech revolution: A path to profitable sustainability
There are currently more than 800 startups and high-tech companies operating in the field of climate technology in Israel, according to Start-Up Nation Central. Climate Tech refers to technologies that are capable of solving global environmental problems such as air pollution, water scarcity, energy access, food solutions, waste management, and more.
Source: CTech by Calcalist
IEEE Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Philanthropy
IEEE’s philanthropic partner is celebrating its 50th anniversary with several events that showcase the profound impact donors around the world have made. It also has introduced new ways to recognize its donors and has added a focus area where contributions will be directed.
Source: IEEE Spectrum
Reaching Digital Equity Requires Greater Integration of Technology in All Nonprofit Services
Reaching Digital Equity Requires Greater Integration of Technology in All Nonprofit Services
Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Decoding The Thematic Funds Landscape In India
Some examples of theme-based VC funds are B Capital (Healthcare Fund I), a $500 Mn fund focussed entirely on the healthcare industry; AdvantEdge (Fund III), a $100 Mn fund focussed on electric vehicles (EVs); and Capital A’s MV Core Tech Fund–I, a $419 Mn fund for ventures operating in the deeptech space.
Source: Inc42 Media
Tech philanthropy looking to bring about world peace
Philanthropy is pretty simple for Bundeep Singh Rangar. As a technology CEO and investor, he was brought up Sikh where tithing is commonplace. His religion not only places an emphasis on being compassionate to others, but it also encourages timely interventions.
Source: City AM
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