Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress in the United States by removing barriers that hold people back.

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Expanding opportunity.
Accelerating equality.

Further. Faster.

Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress in the United States by removing barriers that hold people back.
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Our Work.

The pursuit of greater equality and access to opportunity drives us forward.

Our Approach.

Big ambitions, open minds, innovative ideas, proven solutions.

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NEW Leadership® New Jersey 2013 students collaborate on a women's political leadership project, ©2023 Pivotal Ventures

Breaking Down Barriers for Women in Politics

Seven state lawmakers share how to make our democracy more reflective—and why it matters.

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