Foundation or philanthropic investor

UBS Optimus Foundation

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The UBS Optimus Foundation is a Swiss-based philanthropic organisation established in 1999 as the charitable arm of UBS Group AG. The foundation’s focus is on improving the lives of children and young people globally, with a particular emphasis on health, education, and child protection. Its investment strategy combines grant funding and impact investments to support scalable solutions with measurable social outcomes. The foundation collaborates with social enterprises, NGOs, and other development organisations to maximise impact, particularly in emerging markets. Operating globally, the foundation aims to achieve both social and financial returns through its funding model.