Donor Advised Funds can be invested into venture capital funds like être.
Why invest part of your donor advised fund (DAF) into être?
Some problems — those with a large market demand — are more efficiently solved through for-profit entities.
Your allocation will have dual impact:
- You'll support vital technologies that improve human health, the environment and generate green manufacturing jobs..
- The returns will increase your philanthropic capacity.
Upcoming Classes
Impact Investing
The skills that philanthropists employ are transferable to venture capital investing, and both seek to make a positive impact. être's investor education classes are designed to overcome the knowledge gap and get investor-philanthropists ready to evaluate, donate, or invest into an impact venture capital fund.
Intro to Venture Capital for Women
Monthly | First Wednesday of the Month | 12-1:30pm | Free
Students learn about the venture capital ecosystem and how women can participate.
Taught by Hillary Talbot | Managing Partner
Venture Capital 101 for Women
February & October | Weekly | 4 Sessions | 12-1:30pm | Free
This 4-week course covers Silicon Valley’s venture capital model and the role of collaboration in its success. 300+ graduates now invest, mentor + provide talent.
Taught by Jenny Kuan, Ph.D | Managing Partner & Tenured Professor
Venture Capital Investing 101 for Women
Monthly | Third Wednesday of the Month | 12-1:30pm | Free
This course covers how to invest in a venture capital fund.
Taught by Hillary Talbot| Managing Partner
Align your charitable giving with impact investing.
être will walk you through the process. Let's get to know one another.