# Pivotal: Civic & social organization, Seattle, United States

> Pivotal: Pivotal is a group of organizations founded by Melinda French Gates, dedicated to accelerating social progress for women and young people in the U.S.

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# Pivotal

Pivotal is a group of organizations founded by Melinda French Gates, dedicated to accelerating social progress for women and young people in the U.S.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Civic & social organization Seattle, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2015 11 years old
- **Team:** 120 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $60M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Jul 2019

How sure we are

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- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Pivotal

Pivotal is a group of organizations founded by Melinda French Gates, dedicated to accelerating social progress for women and young people in the U.S.

and globally. The organization operates from Seattle, Washington, and focuses on creating impactful change through various initiatives. Pivotal's main components include Pivotal Philanthropies, which manages charitable grantmaking and impact investing; Pivotal Initiatives Fund, which emphasizes policy and advocacy; and Pivotal Ventures, which engages in direct investments and partnerships. Through these efforts, Pivotal aims to leverage philanthropy, investments, and advocacy to address significant opportunities for social advancement.

## What company datasets say Pivotal raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$60M** in dollars

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **$3.8M**

Last round date **Jul 2019**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

civic & social organizations

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- **Sector:** Civic & social organization
- **Industry code:** NAICS 813211, 523940
- **Region:** Washington
- **Revenue:** $7.6B a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/pivotal-corporation)

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