Benefunder is a brand that focuses on facilitating innovation by providing philanthropic and investment banking services. They recognize that research is the primary source of emerging breakthroughs and aim to address the lack of capital in the innovation ecosystem. Benefunder works with family offices, foundations, and philanthropists to execute impact mandates and accelerate impact across various thematic areas.

Their core offerings include personalized philanthropic and investment banking services, integrated with existing structures and strategic relationships. They help funders identify objectives, define strategies, source and vet relevant opportunities, transact, and facilitate ongoing engagement. Benefunder acts as a trusted intermediary, bringing together a wide ecosystem of strategic partners, including researchers, entrepreneurs, foundations, wealth management, donor advised funds, academic institutions, and accelerator/incubators.

Their funding mandates are derived from a network of funders and they actively source and match solutions in specific areas. If you are a researcher or entrepreneur working in any of these areas or would like to learn more about how Benefunder works with funders, you can contact them for further information