Big tent approach supporting diverse perspectives reimagining tech and its influence; addressing systemic issues through dual checkbook structure backing for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations with outsized influence over digital future
| Organization Name | Omidyar Network |
| Investment Thesis/Focus | Big tent approach supporting diverse perspectives reimagining tech and its influence; addressing systemic issues through dual checkbook structure backing for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations with outsized influence over digital future |
| Headquarters City | Redwood City, California |
| Founded Year | Not publicly stated on primary website; Pierre founded eBay in 1995 and launched philanthropic work through Omidyar Network subsequent to eBay sale (circa 2000s) |
| Number of Staff/Public Team Members | 20+ visible on team pages across multiple pages (including Michele L. Jawando (CEO), David Nahmias, David Hsu, Ellen Jacobs, Govind Shivkumar, Gretchen Phillips, Heather Lair, Heidi Johnson, Hieu Le, Judy Alterado, Katie Cheng, Linh Le, Liz Berkowicz, Mon Hayden, Nicole Allred, Olja Busbaher, Pierre Omidyar, Pam Omidyar) |
| Investment Stages/Check Sizes | Broad investment toolkit; not bound by convention; invests in both for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations; uses dual checkbook structure for complementary impact |
| Founders | Pierre Omidyar and Pam (Pamela Omidyar) Omidyar |
| Legal Entity Type | 501(c)(3) non-governmental organization / nonprofit foundation |
| Public Contact Email | info@omidyar.com |