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Schmidt Futures

Schmidt Futures

New York City, New Yorkschmidtsciences.org

Overview

Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative and venture facility founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt that invests in science and technology research and talent.

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

16

Investments

Schmidt Futures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
KhameleonMar 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
Khameleon SoftwareMar 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
IncrementalMar 2026GrantCo-investor
ChinaTalkJan 2025GrantCo-investor
Capra BiosciencesJul 2024GrantCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year Founded2017

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