Melinda French Gates puts $1 billion behind women's power; her investments back overlooked women tackling climate change
- Melinda French Gates is committing $1 billion through 2026 to advance women's power and influence, while her investment platform is backing women-led funds working on climate solutions.
- Through Pivotal Ventures, Gates has invested in Planeteer Capital, a climate-tech fund led by Sophie Purdom that backs early-stage companies developing solutions to climate change.
- The investment comes at a time when women remain heavily underrepresented in climate-tech finance.
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- Melinda French Gates is committing $1 billion through 2026 to advance women's power and influence, while her investment platform is backing women-led funds working on climate solutions.
- Through Pivotal Ventures, Gates has invested in Planeteer Capital, a climate-tech fund led by Sophie Purdom that backs early-stage companies developing solutions to climate change.
- The investment comes at a time when women remain heavily underrepresented in climate-tech finance.
Sources: Times of India