Shell Foundation
Overview
Established in 2000, Shell Foundation is an independent UK-registered charity dedicated to alleviating poverty in Africa and Asia by supporting clean energy solutions that raise incomes while reducing emissions. The foundation focuses on three core groups: smallholder farmers, transporters, and micro-entrepreneurs, aiming to enable tens of millions of people to increase their incomes and lower emissions by 2032. To achieve its mission, Shell Foundation fosters innovation and scales technologies that benefit these groups. It partners with industry leaders to de-risk new technologies and markets, driving innovation towards scale. The foundation emphasizes gender inclusivity, ensuring that its initiatives empower both women and men equally. Shell Foundation operates with financial independence, governed by an endowment managed by its board of trustees. It maintains a mixed board of trustees, including a majority of leading figures from sectors relevant to international development, an independent Chair, and senior Shell leaders. This governance structure ensures the foundation's operations align with its charitable objectives and maintain its independence from Shell plc.
Investment Focus
- Innovative clean energy solutions
- Focus on smallholder farmers, transporters, and micro-entrepreneurs
- Gender inclusivity in operations
- Alignment with Shell Foundation's mission to alleviate poverty and reduce emissions
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Shell Foundation invest in?
Shell Foundation invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Real Estate and Infrastructure, and is based in Embassy Tea House London, United Kingdom. Shell Foundation is listed as a charitable foundation in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Shell Foundation invest at?
Shell Foundation backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth.
Which regions does Shell Foundation invest in?
Shell Foundation invests across United States, United Kingdom, India, Ghana and Kenya.
Who are the partners at Shell Foundation?
Team members listed for Shell Foundation include Jonathan Berman (Chief Executive Officer) and Juliette Keeley (Chief Impact Officer).
What companies has Shell Foundation invested in?
Shell Foundation's portfolio includes Kopa Technologies, PASH Global and M-KOPA Labs.
How do I contact Shell Foundation?
Shell Foundation's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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