Media, Markets & Transparency

Media, markets, and government can be powerful mechanisms for people to improve their lives. Yet to be effective, they must be transparent and accountable to the people they benefit.

We support technology that promotes transparency, accountability, and trust across media, markets, and government. We invest in technology platforms that connect individuals with shared interests, encourage people to engage on critical issues, and increase access to credible information to enable more informed decision-making.

Through the power of technology, we aim to reach people more efficiently and thereby maximize these benefits for millions of people, enabling them to engage more productively with one another and in society.

Investment Areas
  • Consumer Internet & Mobile
    enabling people to connect with others, make more informed decisions, access products and services efficiently, express themselves, and take action on what matters to them
  • Government Transparency
    encouraging accountability and effectiveness of government by increasing people’s access to credible information about government activities and money in politics

We pursue these investment areas in the U.S. and select regions outside the U.S.