| Founder(s) | Bill Gates |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kirkland, WA, USA |
| Key people | Larry Cohen, Managing Partner |
| Website | www.bgc3.com |
| References: Formerly Carillon Holdings[1] | |
bgC3 LLC is a company founded by Microsoft's co-founder, Bill Gates[2] in 2008.
The name is an acronym for Bill Gates Catalyst 3, with the appended number pointing to a third endeavor beyond Microsoft and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.[3]
According to the company's federal trademark registration, it is a think-tank, covering:
The company has been described as a cross between a think tank, incubator and venture capital firm. bgC3 is managed by Larry Cohen, a former Microsoft executive, who serves as its managing partner.