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Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennesseevanderbilt.edu

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.

Year Founded

1873

Portfolio Companies

25

Investments

Vanderbilt University investments
CompanyDateStageLead
OmenJun 2026Series ACo-investor
FurientisMay 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
HavocAIMay 2026Series ACo-investor
CambiumJan 2026Series BCo-investor
ArcturusDec 2025SeedCo-investor

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 Non-Profit

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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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNashville, Tennessee
Year Founded1873

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