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Schmidt Family Foundation

Schmidt Family Foundation

Palo Alto, Californiatheschmidtfamilyfoundation.org

Overview

The Schmidt Family Foundation is a private foundation founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt that engages in grantmaking and impact investing to restore a balanced relationship between people and the planet.

Year Founded

2006

AUM

$2B

Portfolio Companies

23

Investments

Schmidt Family Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Cairnspring MillsApr 2026Private EquityCo-investor
Mati CarbonMay 2025DebtCo-investor
NotplaSep 2024Series A ExtensionCo-investor
SunCultureApr 2024Series BCo-investor
RefiberdAug 2023SeedCo-investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersPalo Alto, California
Year Founded2006
AUM$2B

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