Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

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Philanthropic organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan that makes venture investments in education, science, and community-focused startups.

Redwood City, United States · 25+ investments · 18 portfolio companies

Seed
Early Stage
Growth
Artificial Intelligence
EdTech
Healthcare
Life Sciences
Headquarters
Redwood City, United States
Founded
2015
AUM
$6.3B
Portfolio Companies
18
Total Investments
25
Last Investment
Sep 2025
Geographic Focus
Global, United States

Investment Thesis

CZI invests in impact-focused companies tackling society's toughest challenges in science, education, and community — backing sustainable businesses in life sciences and EdTech globally.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is an Other based in Redwood City, United States. It has made 25 investments in Artificial Intelligence and EdTech, including Apollo Agriculture, Ellevation and Handshake.

Portfolio18

Co-investors24

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24 co-investors across 53 shared portfolio companies — who they back alongside, and how often they lead.

Venture Capital ×19 · Growth Equity ×1 · Corporate VC ×1 · 43 shared rounds

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