Foundation or philanthropic investor

Cisco Foundation

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The Cisco Foundation, established in 1997 through a gift from Cisco Systems, Inc., is a corporate-sponsored foundation based in San Jose, California. It collaborates with nonprofit and non-governmental organizations globally to develop technology-based solutions addressing critical human needs, expanding access to education, and driving economic empowerment. The foundation's investment strategy includes catalytic funding via grants and impact investments, particularly focusing on early-stage, tech-enabled solutions with the potential to scale and deliver significant social impact.