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Ballmer Group

Ballmer Group

Bellevue, Washingtonballmergroup.org

Overview

Ballmer Group is a philanthropic investment firm founded by Steve and Connie Ballmer that is committed to improving economic mobility for children and families in the United States.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Ballmer Group investments
CompanyDateStageLead
AidKitMay 2025GrantCo-investor
BookbotAug 2024Series ACo-investor
Nava PBCOct 2022GrantCo-investor

Key People

Steve Ballmer

Co-Founder

Brandon Gleaton

Senior Portfolio Manager

Christine Tran

Portfolio Manager

Jessica Eiland Anders

Senior Portfolio Manager

Joanna Colunga

Portfolio Manager

Kody Russell

Portfolio Manager

Leslie Dozono

Senior Portfolio Manager

Martin Leung

Senior Portfolio Manager, Housing

Nadia Diaz Funn

Portfolio Manager

Temeca Simpson

Senior Portfolio Manager

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBellevue, Washington
Year Founded2015

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