Updated:
SELFLESS
SELFLESS is an institutional investor (endowment/foundation) headquartered in Chicago, United States, with a website at healthmakespace.com. Founded in 2008 by...
SELFLESS
SELFLESS is an institutional investor (endowment/foundation) headquartered in Chicago, United States, with a website at healthmakespace.com. Founded in 2008 by Dr. Na'eem Ahmed, a Consultant Radiologist, it began as a social enterprise addressing global health challenges through skill-sharing, technological innovation, and community engagement. The organization operates on a 'skillanthropy' model, emphasizing skills-based volunteering over solely financial aid. Its programs include the Global Health Leadership Programme, which trains healthcare professionals to tackle health inequalities, and 'Porishkar,' a cataract surgery service in rural Bangladesh led by Programme Director Dr. Jahangir Alom. SELFLESS has provided direct healthcare access to over 50,000 people in Bangladesh's poorest communities and indirectly served more than 200,000. The source does not provide specifics on investment strategy, sectors, stages, target companies, portfolio, or AUM.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Location
Country
United States
City
CHICAGO
Corporate office
CHICAGO, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is SELFLESS?
SELFLESS is an institutional investor (endowment/foundation) based in Chicago, United States. It was founded in 2008 by Dr. Na'eem Ahmed as a social enterprise addressing global health challenges.
What model does SELFLESS use?
SELFLESS operates on a 'skillanthropy' model, focusing on skills-based volunteering rather than solely financial aid to create sustainable healthcare solutions.
Profile maintained by Altss using OSINT (open-source intelligence), regulatory filings, licensed data partners, and verified direct submissions. Read the methodology. Last updated: . Continuous refresh with full update cycles at least every 30 days.
Need institutional-grade insight on endowments & foundations?
Altss delivers:
Prefer a guided tour?
We’ll walk you through: