Vanderbilt University
Overview
Vanderbilt University, through its Office of Investments, manages a multi-billion dollar endowment fund that invests across a diversified portfolio including public equities, hedge funds, venture capital, and private equity to provide permanent financial support for the university's mission.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Function Health | Nov 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Cera | Aug 2022 | Series C | Co-investor |
| EnCharge AI | Feb 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| HavocAI | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| My Real Trip | Jan 2024 | Series F | Co-investor |
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Key People
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Founder
Ellen Clayton
Professor of Pediatrics, Professor of Law, Co-Founder, Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society
Jolie Hawthorne
Youth Caregivers Thrive Co-Founder And Facilitator
robert BONE
HOSPITAL FOUNDER
Sarannah Enchill
Co-Founder And Secretary Of The Vanderbilt Undergraduate Pre-Health Association
Sindur Patel
Co-Founder and Co-President of Canta Canta Nonprofit
Steve Bachus
Managing Director
Sarah Reynolds
Executive Director Of Principal Gifts
earnetta secrest
Care Partner
Jeff Gagliano
Care Partner
Kerensa Brinkley
Care Partner
Kristin Underwood
Care Partner
Lindsey Bunt
Sr. Talent Engagement Partner Owen Graduate School of Management
Rockensock M
Care Partner
Shawn Howard
Care Partner
Erica Betz
Director Of External Partner Engagement
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Vanderbilt University based?
Vanderbilt University is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
When was Vanderbilt University founded?
Vanderbilt University was founded in 1873.
How many portfolio companies does Vanderbilt University have?
Vanderbilt University has 25 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Vanderbilt University's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Function Health, Cera, EnCharge AI, HavocAI, My Real Trip.
What was Vanderbilt University's most recent investment shown here?
Vanderbilt University's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in HavocAI in 2026.
What sectors does Vanderbilt University focus on?
Vanderbilt University focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Vanderbilt University focus on?
Vanderbilt University typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Vanderbilt University's AUM?
Vanderbilt University's assets under management are estimated between $10.0B and $100.0B.