From Vision to Impact: CZI Ventures Looks Back on a Decade of Investing in Transformative Solutions

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) has released a new report reflecting on a decade of impact-driven venture investments across education and life sciences. The report showcases companies delivering tangible results, from improving outcomes in learning and employability to expanding access to learning opportunities and health care globally.

CZI was founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges. We began with a focus on education, from early childhood to career advancement, reflecting CZI’s deep commitment to learning. As CZI’s work evolved, we expanded to invest in life sciences, including climate, where the potential for transformative, science-backed solutions is immense.

Across these areas, we have invested in more than thirty companies that have served more than 150 million students and 108 million families across all 50 states and over 150 countries. Many have grown from early ideas into category-defining leaders since we invested, with nine surpassing $100M in revenue and several earning recognition from TIME, FastCompany, and GSV for their leadership in edtech, innovation, and workforce transformation.

“We believe mission-driven entrepreneurs can be powerful agents of change,” said Vivian Wu, Managing Partner of CZI Ventures. “Over the past decade, our portfolio companies have helped redefine what’s possible in life sciences and education — proving that business success and impact can go hand in hand.”

Read the full report here.

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About the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education, to addressing the needs of our local communities. Our mission is to build a better future for everyone. For more information, please visit chanzuckerberg.com.