Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress by removing barriers that hold people back. Pivotal Ventures expands opportunity and accelerates equality through high-impact investments, philanthropy, partnerships, and advocacy. We focus on areas where social progress has stalled—and where we can have the biggest impact. Our impatience with the status quo is fueled by an optimism that progress is always possible—especially when we seize the moment together. For media inquiries, please reach out to media@pivotalventures.org