Omidyar Network

General contacts

Investor type

CVC / VC

Founded

2004

AUM

Location

Redwood City, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Africa Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 06 August, 2026

Profile

Omidyar Network is a venture capital firm based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2004 by Pierre Omidyar, the founder of eBay. The firm is led by Michele Jawando, a tech and policy leader with a background in civil rights law. Omidyar Network is known for its focus on integrating humanity into the digital future, working with a broad network of visionaries and innovators.

The firm invests in a variety of sectors including AI, fintech, education, and energy, with a particular emphasis on the culture, governance, and business of technology. Omidyar Network typically invests in early-stage companies, primarily in the United States, and manages a $300 million venture fund. The firm employs a dual checkbook strategy, allowing investments in both nonprofit and for-profit ventures.

Notable investments by Omidyar Network include CapShift - financial software, Crofarm - business productivity software, Uolo Edtech - educational software, GramCover - insurance brokers, and PowerGen - energy infrastructure.

Industry

Digital Education Edtech Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Software AI Technology Energy HRTech HealthTech LegalTech MedTech Telecommunications Healthcare Services

Omidyar Network Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Omidyar Network Venture Fund	Corporate VC (CVC) Venture Capital (VC)	HRTech HealthTech LegalTech Energy Technology MedTech AI Telecommunications Software Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Edtech Education Digital	Series A	North America Europe Africa Asia	$10-50 m	$300 M	September 2026

Contacts

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Title

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Pierre Omidyar Founding Partner

Founding Partner

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Michele L. Jawando CEO and Board Member

CEO and Board Member

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FAQs about Omidyar Network

Is Omidyar Network a venture capital or private equity firm?

Omidyar Network is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Omidyar Network located?

Omidyar Network is located in Redwood City, California, United States.

When was Omidyar Network founded?

Omidyar Network was founded in 2004.

What sectors and industries does Omidyar Network invest in?

Omidyar Network invests in companies and startups in Digital, Education, Edtech, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Software, AI, Technology, Energy, HRTech, HealthTech, LegalTech, MedTech, Telecommunications, Healthcare Services.

What is Omidyar Network geographical focus of investments?

Omidyar Network invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Omidyar Network typically invest in?

Omidyar Network invests in companies and startups at Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Omidyar Network investment?

Omidyar Network usually invests $10-50 m on average.

Is Omidyar Network impact investor?

Yes, Omidyar Network is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Omidyar Network?

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