Daniella Tedesco fromNextRound, Bespoke Impact Philanthropy talking about a new way of funding startups.

Mary Scott interviews Daniella Tedesco from Next Round Philanthropy about their innovative funding model that combines philanthropy with startup investments. The donor-advised fund model allows investors to make tax-deductible contributions that are converted into equity investments in early-stage startups, particularly in life sciences and climate tech. Daniella explains that they typically focus on seed to Series B funding with grants ranging from $100,000 to $1 million, benefiting both startups and donors through charitable giving.

This is "Cause-based Funding" The donation/investment essentially works like a grant, and the Fund doesn't make money until the startup founder makes money

Links for Daniella Tedesco:

Website: https://nextroundphilanthrop

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-round-philanthropy/posts/?feedView=all

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella-tedesco/

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