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Google.org

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Google.org is the philanthropic arm of Google. The organization invests 1% of Google’s equity and profits into non-profit and for-profit endeavors. Recent investments have gone towards the development of renewable energy technologies and medical research.

As of September 2008, Google.org has committed over $100 million in grants and investments.

Recent Milestones

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  Google.org — Google.org Provides $4.4M In Grants To The Internet Society And NSRC To Improve Internet Access In Sub-Saharan Africa (2/25/13)
  Posted 2/26/13 at 3:29am via techcrunch.com
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  Google.org invested in Makani Power. (8/23/08)
  Posted 6/22/09 at 12:56am via venturebeat.com
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  Google.org invested in Aptera. (7/25/08)
  Posted 7/29/09 at 10:40pm via earth2tech.com
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  Google.org invested in Actacell. (7/22/08)
  Posted 9/23/08 at 6:40pm via actacell.com

Investments

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Google.org Provides $4.4M In Grants To The Internet Society And NSRC To Improve Internet Access In Sub-Saharan Africa (techcrunch.com) [edit]
1. Makani Power takes in $5M for high-altitude wind energy (green.venturebeat.com) [edit]
2. Aptera Raises $24M for Electric Car Production (earth2tech.com) [edit]
3. ActaCell Closes $5.8 Million Series A Financing; Investment Consortium Led By DFJ Mercury Includes Google.org, Applied Ventures and Good Energies (actacell.com) [edit]