Gates Foundation
Gates Foundation is a global philanthropic organization headquartered in the United States that focuses on health, education, and poverty alleviation, and is involved in large-scale grantmaking and commitments in global health and education.
Facts
- HQ
- Washington, D.C.
- Sectors
- Philanthropy, Global health, International development, Non-profit
- Founded
- 2000
- Employees
- 500
Jacob Colker reflects on Hubble Network raised $200M at a $1.6B valuation in LinkedIn roundup of Seattle wins
A LinkedIn article by Jacob Colker (published Sep 29, 2026) highlights recent Seattle achievements, including Hubble Network raising $200 million at a $1.6 billion valuation to connect ordinary Bluetooth devices. The piece frames these stories as reminders that the Seattle region is more influential than commonly perceived.
Microsoft names Aneesh Raman chief economic opportunity officer and promotes Jenny Lay‑Flurrie; DAT CPO Brian Gill resigns
Microsoft promoted Jenny Lay‑Flurrie to corporate vice president of its Trusted Technology Group and named Aneesh Raman chief economic opportunity officer; Zillow appointed a new policy lead while departures occurred at Oracle, Hiya and DAT Freight & Analytics, including DAT’s CPO Brian Gill resigning.
Ara Partners to acquire Sedron Technologies with up to $500M to scale sewage and dairy-waste treatment facilities
Washington wastewater startup Sedron Technologies is being acquired by Ara Partners, which will invest up to $500 million to scale deployment of its sewage and dairy-waste treatment facilities that produce fertilizer and clean energy.
People
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Melinda French Gates Founder, Co-founder and Co-chair
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Bill Gates Co-chair
