Founders First Closes Oversubscribed Series A Funding
In March 2021, Founders First Capital Partners announced its initial close for a $9 million Series A financing. The Surdna and Rockefeller foundations backed the initial round of financing. This…
Surdna Foundation Announces $3.16 Million in Grants
During the period of October-December 2017, 20 grants totaling $3,160,000 were approved by the Surdna Foundation staff and board to further the Foundation’s mission of fostering just and…
NDN Collective: Art as Activism
In 2020, Surdna’s Thriving Cultures Program launched an artist regranting initiative that supports artists of color around the country, funding up to 87 artist-led projects each year and…
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Despite an increase in Black and Latinx women-led businesses, women of color continue to be left out of critical venture funding opportunities. Since 2009, Black women-led startups have raised $289…
Surdna President Don Chen on Philanthropy and Artificial Intelligence
On March 20, 2024, Don Chen, president of the Surdna Foundation, delivered the closing keynote at the Philanthropy and AI Forum hosted by Partnership on AI. He spoke about the societal impacts of…
Surdna Featured in Be Fearless Campaign
This Spotlight is a part of a special blog series by the Case Foundation featuring Be Fearlessstories from the field. Follow along with us as we meet people and learn about organizations that are…
Donors of Color Network Releases Foundation Funding Data to BIPOC-Led Organizations
New Top 40 Funder Takes The Climate Funders Justice Pledge; Donors of Color Network Releases Never Before Seen Foundation Funding Data to BIPOC-Led Organizations With the addition of the…
Breaking Barriers: A Practical Guide to Unlocking Foundation Endowments for Mission and Returns
Builders Initiative and Social Finance Release Joint Findings Featuring Interviews with 30 National Philanthropic and Impact Investment Leaders CHICAGO and BOSTON, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/…
Founders First Capital Partners Announces Initial Close of $9 Million Series A to Support Underrepresented Entrepreneurs, Underserved Communities
Founders First Capital Partners (Founders First) announced its initial close for a $9 million Series A financing led by The Rockefeller Foundation and the Surdna Foundation to support underfunded…