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.