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Optimizer Foundation

Optimizer Foundation

Overview

Optimizer Foundation is a non-profit impact investing organization that leverages philanthropic capital to make commercial investments into social enterprises focused on health, education, and youth employment.

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

6

Investments

Optimizer Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Jackfruit NetworkSep 2023SeedCo-investor
Jackfruit FinanceSep 2023SeedCo-investor
Viebeg TechnologiesNov 2021SeedCo-investor
ImaliPayMar 2021Pre SeedCo-investor
ArifuAug 2018VC RoundCo-investor

Key People

Helena Riese Harstad

Co-Founder And Chair

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSweden
Year Founded2017

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