What is Bread for the world?
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Washington D.C., Bread for the World Institute is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to analyzing policy related to hunger and developing strategies to combat it. The Institute serves to educate opinion leaders, policymakers, and the public on the complexities of hunger both domestically and internationally. Its work is crucial in driving informed discourse and action on critical social issues.
How much funding has Bread for the world raised?
Bread for the world has raised a total of $200.3M across 3 funding rounds:
Series A
$14.3M
Series B
$126M
Series C
$60M
Series A (2015): $14.3M with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners
Series B (2017): $126M led by Victory Park Capital, Menlo Ventures, RRE Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners
Series C (2018): $60M supported by Kinnevik, Colle Capital, Menlo Ventures, Cue Ball, Bessemer Venture Partners, and RRE Ventures
Key Investors in Bread for the world
Kinnevik
Kinnevik is an industry-focused investment company with an entrepreneurial spirit, dedicated to building digital consumer businesses. They partner with founders to create and lead fast-growing businesses, aiming to deliver both shareholder and social value.
Colle Capital
Colle Capital Partners is a global early-stage technology venture fund that focuses on investing in innovative entrepreneurs and their bold ideas, emphasizing data for managing investments and encouraging agility.
Cue Ball
Cue Ball is a purpose-driven and people-first company focused on creating durable, compounding value at the intersection of purpose and profit, partnering with entrepreneurs across various industries to foster innovation and positive change.
What's next for Bread for the world?
The recent strategic investment signals a new phase of expansion and enhanced operational capacity for Bread for the World. This capital will likely be directed towards scaling its policy analysis initiatives, broadening its educational outreach, and potentially developing new programs to address emerging challenges in food security. The company's trajectory suggests a focus on deepening its impact and influence in the fight against hunger.
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