Stanford University

Stanford University

Stanford, Californiastanford.edu

Overview

Stanford University is a private research university offering undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as conducting research. Its endowment is managed by the Stanford Management Company (SMC), which invests in various asset classes including public equities, fixed income, private equity, venture capital, real estate, and natural resources. The university's endowment supports academic programs, research, and student financial aid.

Year Founded

1885

AUM

$36.5B

Portfolio Companies

73

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Latitude MediaMay 2026Series ACo-investor
GridCAREMay 2026Series ACo-investor
PumpkinseedMay 2026Series ACo-investor
ArinnaMar 2026SeedCo-investor
DeepgramJan 2026Series CCo-investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersStanford, California
Year Founded1885
AUM$36.5B

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