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Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Overview

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is a Portuguese private institution of public utility whose statutory purposes are in the fields of arts, charity, science, and education. Established in 1956, the foundation manages a large endowment to fund its activities, which include direct grants, scholarships, and operating a museum, orchestra, and scientific research institute. It also allocates a portion of its assets to private equity and makes impact investments.

Year Founded

1956

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Proteon PharmaceuticalsNov 2022GrantCo-investor
Humans in the LoopSep 2020GrantCo-investor
The Feral-GrantCo-investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLisbon
Year Founded1956

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