Omidyar Network

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Group.png Omidyar Network   WebsiteRdf-entity.pngRdf-icon.png
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Formation2004
Founder• Pierre omidyar.jpg Pierre Omidyar
•  Pam Omidyar
Founder ofBetter Than Cash Alliance
Sponsor ofBetter Than Cash Alliance, Wikipedia
"A philanthropic investment firm"

Official narrative

The Omidyar Network describes itself as "a philanthropic investment firm" established in 2004 by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam. It has disseminated over $290 million to companies and nonprofit organizations that foster economic advancement. Recipients include Wikipedia.

It is managed by Matt Bannick (December 2013), the former general manager of eBay International.

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