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From Vision to Impact: CZI Ventures Looks Back on a Decade of Investing in Transformative Solutions

CZI releases a new report reflecting on a decade of impact-driven venture investments.

May 28, 2025 · 2 min read

Ventures

Somite AI Announces Series A To Revolutionize Cell Therapy With AI-driven Foundation Models

This funding will help tackle key bottlenecks in cell therapy by using AI to make cell production faster, more reliable, and accessible to patients.

May 14, 2025 · 3 min read

Community

CZI Community Space: “Metamorphosis: Evolving Identities” Exhibit Celebrates Local Artists

CZI and the Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation launch their annual art exhibition in the CZI Community Space.

Mar 27, 2025 · 2 min read

Education

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative To Participate in ASU+GSV Summit

CZI supports the annual ASU+GSV Summit.

Feb 21, 2025 · 4 min read

Community

CZI Expands Community Space Eligibility to Nonprofits Across the Bay Area

Bay Area Nonprofits serving San Mateo County residents are now eligible to host events or meetings in the Community Space free of charge.

Feb 5, 2025 · 1 min read

Community

Holiday Night Market by Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center Celebrates Small Business Owners

CZI partner Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center hosted the inaugural Night Market in the CZI Community Space as a way to support local entrepreneurs ahead of the holidays.

Dec 5, 2024 · 3 min read

Ventures

Citizen Health Announces $14.5 Million Seed Funding and Partnerships to Transform the Health... Citizen Health Announces $14.5 Million Seed Funding and Partnerships to Transform the Health Experience for Patients...

Citizen Health, backed by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, empowers patients to harness their health data to drive better outcomes and accelerate drug development.

Nov 21, 2024 · 4 min read

Ventures

Eruditus Secures $150 Million Series F Funding Led by TPG’s the Rise Fund

With participation from existing investors including CZI, the funding will be used to deepen investment in AI products and accelerate growth of enterprise business.

Oct 23, 2024 · 5 min read

Community

CZI Community Fund: How We’re Furthering Our Impact in San Mateo County

CZI’s newest Community Fund grantees are driving impact in the local community through resources, enrichment programs and more.

Sep 24, 2024 · 3 min read

Ventures

Yoto Secures an Additional $22M Funding To Accelerate Its Mission of Bringing the Best Children’s... Yoto Secures an Additional $22M Funding To Accelerate Its Mission of Bringing the Best Children’s Audio Content to...

Yoto, the critically acclaimed and award-winning audio platform for kids, raised $22 million in an equity funding round led by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Jun 21, 2024 · 5 min read

Community

The CZI Community Fund, Grant Opportunity Supporting San Mateo County Nonprofits, Is Open

The Community Fund supports nonprofits throughout San Mateo County that are increasing access to the building blocks of social and economic well-being.

May 6, 2024 · 2 min read

Community

CZI Joins Community Partners Showcasing Innovative Solutions to Housing Affordability Crisis

CZI joined in celebrating five years of Partnership for the Bay’s Future (PBF), a collaborative effort focused on addressing the Bay Area's affordable housing crisis.

Apr 4, 2024 · 5 min read

Community

CZI, Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation Launch ‘Re-discover, Reimagine, and Revive’ A... CZI, Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation Launch ‘Re-discover, Reimagine, and Revive’ Art Exhibit

The work of nine San Mateo County artists will be featured in CZI’s Community Space for the annual exhibit.

Mar 29, 2024 · 10 min read

Science

CZI Announces Multi-Institutional Collaborations for Developing Technology To Better Understand... CZI Announces Multi-Institutional Collaborations for Developing Technology To Better Understand Cells

These efforts will measure and engineer cellular function to better understand health and disease.

Feb 29, 2024 · 4 min read

Education

Unlocking Student Potential: CZI Looks Back on 8 Years

New report showcases impact of education technology and grant partners, valuable lessons learned, and next steps for supporting educators and students.

Nov 30, 2023 · 3 min read

Community

CZI Community Fund: Driving Local Impact in San Mateo County

CZI’s newest Community Fund grantees are uplifting the local community through resources, enrichment programs and more.

Oct 4, 2023 · 3 min read

Community

Listen: Why We Should All Say Yes To Affordable Housing

CZI grantees talk housing affordability solutions on Andy Slavitt’s "In the Bubble" podcast.

Sep 7, 2023 · 37 min read

Ventures

In First Deployment, Ebb Carbon Uses Seawater To Capture and Store Carbon Dioxide

Ebb works with national labs, federal research agencies, and academia to further scientific understanding and demonstrate responsible deployment of marine carbon dioxide removal.

Aug 21, 2023 · 6 min read

Community

CZI Is Building Economic Inclusion Through Grants to Six Bay Area Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Funding will support community-rooted businesses owned and operated by locals.

Jul 13, 2023 · 4 min read

CZI releases a new report reflecting on a decade of impact-driven venture investments.

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