Frequently asked question Nº6

Question: Are there other organizations and foundations following this venture capital approach?

Answer:

A few foundations around the country are taking a "venture philanthropy" approach and focusing on long-term funding, organizational capacity building, and mezzanine/scale-up funding. Some of the more notable ones SVP has learned from and that provided a role model are the Ashoka, and the Robin Hood Foundation. In recent years, other similar organizations have emerged around the U.S., including The Entrepreneurs Foundation, New Schools, New Profit, Inc., and Youth Social Ventures.