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Stanford Management Company

Stanford Management Company

Stanford, Californiasmc.stanford.edu

Overview

Stanford Management Company (SMC) is a division of Stanford University established in 1991. It is responsible for managing the university's endowment and other financial assets, known as the Merged Pool, to provide long-term financial support for Stanford's academic mission, including research, faculty, and student financial aid. SMC's investment strategy is equity-oriented with a long-term horizon, investing across asset classes such as private equity, real assets, public equities, and absolute return strategies, primarily through hiring external asset managers.

Portfolio Companies

2

Investments

Stanford Management Company investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ZiplineFeb 2012SeedCo-investor
Picarro, Inc.Jan 2005Series CCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Stanford Management Company based?

Stanford Management Company is headquartered in Stanford, California, United States.

When was Stanford Management Company founded?

Founding year information for Stanford Management Company is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does Stanford Management Company have?

Stanford Management Company has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Stanford Management Company's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Zipline, Picarro, Inc..

What was Stanford Management Company's most recent investment shown here?

Stanford Management Company's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Zipline in 2012.

What sectors does Stanford Management Company focus on?

Stanford Management Company focuses on Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences.

What company stages does Stanford Management Company focus on?

Stanford Management Company typically invests at the Mid stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersStanford, California
Year FoundedN/A

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