When it comes to investing in venture capital, you may be wondering which firms are the best. These five firms are arguably the most successful. They have backed countless startups and raised billions of dollars, but they are renowned for their unique style. You can learn more about these firms and what they do by reading this article. Here are some examples of the types of businesses they back. And don’t worry if you’re not a techie. There are many options to get funding.
Benchmark
Benchmark Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups. It offers seed money for promising startups. Benchmark is one of the largest venture capital firms in the city, providing seed funding to more than 550 companies. They offer a range of services, from seed-funding to facilitating business deals. This article will discuss the benefits of working with Benchmark. In addition to helping entrepreneurs launch their businesses, this firm also works to build a better community for startups.
Index Ventures
In the United Kingdom, Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that targets investments in information technology and commercial services. In 2014, the firm raised more than $1 billion for its portfolio. Currently, the firm participates in more than 25 investment rounds per year, but it is only 8% as active as the average lead investor.Its average investment value is between $500 million and $1 billion. The firm is headquartered in London, England.
Sequoia Capital
One of the biggest differences between Sequoia and other VC funds is the amount of flexibility that the firm can offer their investors. Unlike other VC funds, the Sequoia fund can hold onto its investments for longer than most of its peers. Some VC funds must return investors’ money within ten years. The Sequoia fund also plans to register as an investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. So, they will be able to invest in a wide range of assets, such as cryptocurrencies, public stocks, and private shares.
Mindset Ventures
Jules Miller, one of the partners of Mindset Ventures, didn’t set out to be a VC. But he soon realized that his passion was investing in startups and saw an opportunity to make a difference. Now, he funds tech companies with diverse founders, including Stanford dropouts, technology bros, and more. Here are his top five tips for starting a tech company.
Intel Capital
As of October 2018, Intel Capital was the third-most active venture capital firm globally. It has invested more than $12.2 billion in over 1,500 companies around the world, achieving a return on investment of about nine times its original investment. Sixty-five of its portfolio companies have either gone public or been acquired, proving its effectiveness as a startup investor. The firm invests in a variety of industries, including software, hardware, and healthcare.
JMK Consumer Growth Partners
The fund is led by Cult Capital and targets U.S. companies in the consumer products, media, and digital space. The firm has made four investments, the most recent being Miyoko’s Creamery, which received a Series C funding round on August 8, 2021. It has a fund and one strategic partner. The firm recently partnered with PEF Services on February 2, 2017.
Venrock
Founded in 1984, Venrock is a leading venture capital firm. Founded by the Rockefeller family, it continues its eight-decade tradition of working with innovative entrepreneurs to solve hard problems. Over the course of its history, the firm has invested $2.5 billion in 442 companies, resulting in more than 124 IPOs and M&As. Its main focus is on technology and healthcare, and its portfolio companies include Adify, Apple Computer, Athenahealth, Centocor, Check Point Software, and many others.
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Cosmin Panait MMS ’11 and Lilian Yang MMS ’11 Support Future Fuqua Students
In a gesture of significant impact, Lilian Yang and Cosmin Panait have established the Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang MMS Scholarship. Aiming to support international students in particular, the two graduates of Fuqua’s Master of Management Studies (MMS) Class of 2011 hope to attract the best and brightest from around the world.
“As we are both international students, we understand the job market can be tough, and coming to America is a big leap. We are hoping to give students the chance to feel less financial burden and allow them to rest easier throughout studying and finding a job—to know that they are supported by individuals other than their families,” Lilian said.
“We know the value of the MMS program and what you can achieve through it because we are living it. Through this scholarship, we want to help provide that opportunity to international students,” Cosmin agreed.
Driven by the transformative experience Fuqua had in their own lives, Cosmin and Lilian are grateful for this opportunity to help others choose Fuqua. Not only did they meet at Fuqua, but Cosmin got into his current business through a Fuqua graduate. “It’s been an incredible network, and I stay in close touch with many Fuqua alumni,” said Cosmin. He stays busy as the co-founder and managing partner of GPL Ventures while Lilian, formerly a VP at Citigroup, now oversees the new Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Foundation and focuses on their daughter, Olivia. Lilian also recently served on Fuqua’s Alumni Council.
For the past several years, both have supported the Fuqua Annual Fund as members of the Thomas F. Keller Leadership Donor Society. Now, their gift of $300,000 has established a restricted endowed scholarship to benefit international MMS students. A team room at Fuqua has also been named after them to honor their additional gift of $50,000 and celebrate their student experience.
“The continued success of the MMS program is fueled by the incredible support and engagement we see from alumni like Cosmin and Lilian,” said Dean Bill Boulding. “The school is strengthened by the diverse perspectives international students bring to the Fuqua community, and this amazing commitment allows Fuqua to remain competitive as a top destination for global talent.”
Throughout their student experiences, the MMS community surrounded Lilian and Cosmin with support in incredible ways. People sometimes ask whether the one-year MMS program is “enough” time, as in, “Is it enough time to build friendships, school spirit, memories, or to bond with people? The answer is yes. Our experience was one of the best years of our academic lives. Everyone was so tight-knit. It’s something you don’t see anywhere else,” Cosmin said.
It can be hard to convey that incredible experience and mindset on a website or in a pamphlet, which is why Cosmin and Lilian also love talking to prospective students about the MMS program.
“It’s different from the MBA experience,” Lilian said. “Many of my classmates came straight out of undergrad, and taking that passion and ambition—even just for a year—and bringing it together in one place creates a beautiful outcome.”
Compared to Fuqua’s other programs, the MMS curriculum is relatively new to the scene—its inaugural class graduated in 2010. Cosmin and Lilian are proud to boost MMS representation in the alumni community. “We were only the second class to graduate,” Lilian said. “We’re young, but MMS students and alumni have so much yet to give, as they’re still progressing through their careers and getting to where they want to be. Once they’re there, they’ll have that chance to reflect on the impact Fuqua has had on their lives and will be able to give back just like we are now,” Lilian said.
“It’s about the journey. Fuqua is so much more than just a prestigious school that you can say you attended. It is the people you get to know, the relationships you get to build, and knowing that when you leave the program you have this awesome, irreplaceable connection with others from your class,” said Cosmin.
“For us, Team Fuqua is family. It’s so valuable and so precious,” Lilian agreed. “So, when we talk about meaningful contribution, it’s the other way around. The honor is ours.”
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EIN 86-1837259
Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
Grantmaking|Personnel|Financials|Form 990s|Peers
IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
State
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Foundation is a private foundation located in New York, NY. Its primary focus is to fund projects that prevent cruelty to children and canines. The foundation has made two grants last year and its grantees include Nyspcc and other organizations.
Total revenues
$0
202220212022$0$1m$2m
Total expenses
$149,136
202220212022$0$0.2m$0.4m
Total assets
$1,500,864
202220212022$1.2m$1.4m$1.6m
Num. employees
n/a
Grants made by Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark Nation | To Assist With the Preventin of Canine Cruelty. | 2022-12 | $45,000 |
Personnel at Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmin Panait | President | $0 | 2022-11-14 |
Financials for Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $0 | $2,000,000 | -100% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | – |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | – |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | – |
| Gross sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | – |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | – |
| Total revenues | $0 | $2,000,000 | -100% |
Form 990s for Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
| Fiscal year ending | Date received by IRS | Form | PDF link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12 | 2022-11-14 | 990PF | View PDF |
Organizations like Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Expeditions Group Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Sarasota, FL | $0 |
| Mighty Companions | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $64,428 |
| Angels in Africa | 501(c)(3) | Sterlington, NY | $87,572 |
| Vision for All Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $450 |
| Heal Uganda | 501(c)(3) | Mequon, WI | $18,200 |
| Makumira Cultural Arts Center (MCAC) | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $13,000 |
| Equilo Foundation NFP | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $30,515 |
| East Texas Arson Investigators Association | 501(c)(3) | Longview, TX | $1,500 |
| 4TK Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Springville, UT | $0 |
| Joseph V Kudirka TW | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $6,822 |
Data update history
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairs
Characteristics
Provides grantsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General informationAddress1 Penn Plz Ste 6196New York, NY 10001Metro areaNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PACountyNew York County, NY
IRS detailsEIN86-1837259Fiscal year endDecemberTaxreturn typeForm 990-PFYear formed2021Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)Yes
CategorizationNTEE code, primaryT20: Private FoundationsNAICS code, primary813211: Grantmaking FoundationsParent/child statusIndependent
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EIN 86-1837259
Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
Grantmaking|Personnel|Financials|Form 990s|Peers
IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
State
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Foundation is a private foundation located in New York, NY. Its primary focus is to fund projects that prevent cruelty to children and canines. The foundation has made two grants last year and its grantees include Nyspcc and other organizations.
Total revenues
$0
202220212022$0$1m$2m
Total expenses
$149,136
202220212022$0$0.2m$0.4m
Total assets
$1,500,864
202220212022$1.2m$1.4m$1.6m
Num. employees
n/a
Grants made by Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark Nation | To Assist With the Preventin of Canine Cruelty. | 2022-12 | $45,000 |
Personnel at Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmin Panait | President | $0 | 2022-11-14 |
Financials for Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $0 | $2,000,000 | -100% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | – |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | – |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | – |
| Gross sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | – |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | – |
| Total revenues | $0 | $2,000,000 | -100% |
Form 990s for Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
| Fiscal year ending | Date received by IRS | Form | PDF link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12 | 2022-11-14 | 990PF | View PDF |
Organizations like Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Expeditions Group Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Sarasota, FL | $0 |
| Mighty Companions | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $64,428 |
| Angels in Africa | 501(c)(3) | Sterlington, NY | $87,572 |
| Vision for All Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $450 |
| Heal Uganda | 501(c)(3) | Mequon, WI | $18,200 |
| Makumira Cultural Arts Center (MCAC) | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $13,000 |
| Equilo Foundation NFP | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $30,515 |
| East Texas Arson Investigators Association | 501(c)(3) | Longview, TX | $1,500 |
| 4TK Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Springville, UT | $0 |
| Joseph V Kudirka TW | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $6,822 |
Data update history
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairs
Characteristics
Provides grantsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General informationAddress1 Penn Plz Ste 6196New York, NY 10001Metro areaNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PACountyNew York County, NY
IRS detailsEIN86-1837259Fiscal year endDecemberTaxreturn typeForm 990-PFYear formed2021Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)Yes
CategorizationNTEE code, primaryT20: Private FoundationsNAICS code, primary813211: Grantmaking FoundationsParent/child statusIndependent
Blog articles
- How to find nonprofit grants using the Form 990
- What is a private foundation?
- Chief Operating Officer salaries at nonprofits
- What kinds of nonprofits do foundations support?
- Compensation of CEOs at nonprofit hospitals
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- Research opportunities
- Benchmark clients
- Enrich information
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Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
Grantmaking|Personnel|Financials|Form 990s|Peers
IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
State
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Foundation is a private foundation located in New York, NY. Its primary focus is to fund projects that prevent cruelty to children and canines. The foundation has made two grants last year and its grantees include Nyspcc and other organizations.
Total revenues
$0
202220212022$0$1m$2m
Total expenses
$149,136
202220212022$0$0.2m$0.4m
Total assets
$1,500,864
202220212022$1.2m$1.4m$1.6m
Num. employees
n/a
Grants made by Cosmin Panait and Lilian Yang Founation
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark Nation | To Assist With the Preventin of Canine Cruelty. | 2022-12 | $45,000 |