BgC3
bgC3 LLC is an American research company established by Microsoft founder, Bill Gates in 2008.History
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.
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.
