Cardinal Ventures
Overview
Cardinal Ventures is a student-run, non-profit, equity-free startup accelerator at Stanford University for student founders. The 10-week program is designed for founders in the prototyping phase and helps them refine business plans and prepare for fundraising through workshops, speaker sessions, and mentorship. The firm graduates two classes of companies each year. It is part of Stanford Student Enterprises.
Portfolio Companies
3
Website
cardinalventures.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedge | Aug 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Aeromutable | Mar 2018 | Grant | - |
| Indrio Technologies | Nov 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Cardinal Ventures based?
Cardinal Ventures is headquartered in Stanford, California, United States.
When was Cardinal Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Cardinal Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Cardinal Ventures have?
Cardinal Ventures has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Cardinal Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Wedge, Aeromutable, Indrio Technologies.
What was Cardinal Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Cardinal Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Wedge in 2025.
What sectors does Cardinal Ventures focus on?
Cardinal Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Cardinal Ventures focus on?
Cardinal Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.