Stanford University
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.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sail Research | Jun 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Latitude Media | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| GridCARE | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Pumpkinseed | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Axoft | Apr 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
Key People
Debra Dunn
Co-founder, FEED Collaborative
Khizer Khaderi
Founder Director Stanford Human Perception Lab
Naomi Boness
Managing Director, Center for Fuels of the Future
Rachel Zhang
Managing Director
Lincoln Bleveans
Executive Director - Sustainability Utilities & Infrastructure
Howard E. Wolf
Vice President for Alumni Affairs
Nitin Parekh
Founding Director, High Impact Technology (HIT) Fund Director Sustainability Strategic Alliances
Edwina McGregor
Principal Product Designer
Dyani Gaudilliere
Chief of Dental Medicine & Surgery, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
Peter Hwang
Professor & Chief, Division of Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Saikat Chaudhuri
Faculty Director, Stanford Technology Ventures Program, Professor (Teaching), Management Science and Engineering
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
