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Madrone Capital Partners

Madrone Capital Partners

Menlo Park, Californiamadrone.capital

Overview

Madrone Capital Partners is a private investment firm that manages investments for the Walton family, making long-term, concentrated investments directly in private companies and other venture capital and private equity funds.

Year Founded

2005

Portfolio Companies

20

Investments

Madrone Capital Partners investments
CompanyDateStageLead
CarbonNov 2025VentureCo-investor
AURA TechnologiesMar 2025Series GLead
AuraMar 2025Series GLead
Oligo SecurityJan 2025Series BCo-investor
AuraAug 2024Series GLead

Key People

Andrew Wesbecher

Founder Angel Investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMenlo Park, California
Year Founded2005

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