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DATAKIND
DataKind is a Brooklyn-based institutional investor (endowment/foundation) with $21 million in AUM, founded in 2012 by Jake Porway to bridge data science and...
DATAKIND
DataKind is a Brooklyn-based institutional investor (endowment/foundation) with $21 million in AUM, founded in 2012 by Jake Porway to bridge data science and social impact. The firm conducts deep-dive "landscape analyses" to surface systemic patterns, data gaps, and opportunity spaces, then uses those insights to design scalable tools, guide strategic investments, and catalyze solutions across sectors. DataKind focuses on four core domains: Frontline Health, Humanitarian Action, Climate & Environment, and Economic Opportunity. Its product portfolio includes Beacon, Climate Finance Navigator, Colandr, the Data Insights for Financial Inclusion Toolkit, Data Observation Tool, Economic Opportunity Datascape, Edvise, Fenceline Data, Foreclosure and Eviction Analysis Tool, and the Humanitarian AI Assistant. The organization partners with institutions such as The Rockefeller Foundation, Mastercard's Center for Inclusive Growth, Gavi, and Wellcome to fund and scale its work. DataKind is evolving beyond one-off projects toward broadly accessible, high-impact data products that drive lasting change, including landscape reports on climate-resilient health systems, AI for vaccine deployment, inclusive climate finance, CDFI advancement, water justice, and US energy equity.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
AUM
$21 million
Location
Country
United States
City
BROOKLYN
Corporate office
BROOKLYN, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is DataKind's investment focus and strategy?
DataKind focuses on using data science and AI to address societal challenges across four domains: Frontline Health, Humanitarian Action, Climate & Environment, and Economic Opportunity. Its strategy involves conducting landscape analyses to identify systemic patterns and data gaps, then designing scalable tools and guiding strategic investments to catalyze solutions.
What is DataKind's AUM and where is it headquartered?
DataKind has $21 million in AUM and is headquartered in Brooklyn, United States.
What products has DataKind developed?
DataKind's product portfolio includes Beacon, Climate Finance Navigator, Colandr, Data Insights for Financial Inclusion Toolkit, Data Observation Tool, Economic Opportunity Datascape, Edvise, Fenceline Data, Foreclosure and Eviction Analysis Tool, and Humanitarian AI Assistant.
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