Human Rights Foundation
New York City, New Yorkhrf.org
Overview
A nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. HRF's activities include advocacy, hosting the Oslo Freedom Forum, and providing grants to activists and technology projects. It runs specific funding initiatives like the Bitcoin Development Fund, which provides grants to projects enhancing the privacy, security, and decentralization of Bitcoin for use in repressive environments. According to 2023 data, the foundation had total assets of $58.3 million and distributed $10 million in grants.
Portfolio Companies
7
Website
hrf.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Privacy Labs Inc. | May 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Maple Privacy Labs Inc. | Nov 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| BitSacco | Apr 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| Damus Nostr Inc. | Mar 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Damus Nostr Inc. | Jul 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
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