Gates Foundation Trust
Investment Details
Investor Type
Endowment
Asset Class Focus
Equity, Fixed Income, Alternative Investments
Stage Focus
Growth, Late Stage, Buyout
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, China, India, Brazil, France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Russia, Nigeria
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Consumer Goods
- Real Estate
- Materials
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
- Media
- Retail
- Agriculture
- Transportation
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 1,000,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2006
The Gates Foundation Trust is the investment arm of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, responsible for managing its endowment assets. The Trust's primary objective is to generate returns that fund the Foundation's philanthropic initiatives aimed at reducing inequities around the world. It holds a diversified portfolio across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, with significant holdings in companies like Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway. The Trust operates under the guidance of Bill Gates, who serves as its trustee, and its investment decisions are managed by Cascade Asset Management Company. The Trust's investments are structured to support the Foundation's mission, focusing on areas such as global health, poverty alleviation, and education. By strategically allocating resources, the Trust plays a crucial role in sustaining the Foundation's long-term impact and ensuring the effective use of its endowment to address pressing global challenges.
Requirements
- Minimum investment size: $1,000,000
- Maximum investment size: $1,000,000,000
- Focus on growth, late-stage, and buyout investments
- Geographical focus on specific countries
- Interest in various industries including technology, healthcare, and energy
Contact
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Portfolio Companies
- Microsoft Corporation
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
- Waste Management, Inc.
- Canadian National Railway Company
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Deere & Company
- Ecolab Inc.
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