About Venture Philanthropy - Venture Philanthropy

We exist at the precise intersection where ambition meets altruism.
Founded in 2021, Venture Philanthropy (previously known as Qrishn Venture Philanthropy) was created by Shyam Narayan. We believe the most powerful way to solve intractable problems is to treat them like the best venture opportunities: rigorous, scalable, and relentlessly focused on lasting impact — measured in both societal growth and human flourishing.

A ramp along a curved wall in the Kiasma Museu, Helsinki, Finland

Venture discipline + philanthropic patience = exponential impact.

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A permanent multi-disciplinary focus across strategy, science, product, policy, and capital deployment. We build, advise, open doors, and stay until the mission is accomplished.