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bgC3

Personal service company of Bill Gates

Gates Ventures is the personal service company of Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates. Known until 2018 as bgC3, it comprises his personal staff, a think tank on problems of health and global development, and a technology investment portfolio. The firm is distinct from Cascade Investment and the Gates Foundation although Gates uses it to support the Foundation's projects.2 It is headquartered in Kirkland.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2008Founded1
  • HeadquartersKirkland1
  • Websitewww.bgc3.com
  • Legal formlimited liability company1

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Gates Ventures is the personal service company of Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates. Known until 2018 as bgC3, it comprises his personal staff, a think tank on problems of health and global development, and a technology investment portfolio. The firm is distinct from Cascade Investment and the Gates Foundation although Gates uses it to support the Foundation's projects. Areas of research and investment include climate change, sustainable energy and Alzheimer's disease.2

The story

Founded by Bill Gates in 2008.1

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Timeline

  1. 2008Founded Founded1

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