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Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouriwashu.edu

Overview

Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university whose endowment is managed by the Washington University Investment Management Company (WUIMC), which invests globally across multiple asset classes to provide financial support for the university's educational and research objectives in perpetuity.

Year Founded

1853

AUM

$12B

Portfolio Companies

19

Website

washu.edu

Investments

Washington University in St. Louis investments
CompanyDateStageLead
AirwallexJun 2026Series HCo-investor
CasheaJun 2026Series BCo-investor
PlataApr 2026Series CCo-investor
Plata CardApr 2026Series CCo-investor
PragmaClin Research Inc.Oct 2025GrantCo-investor
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Key People

️‍ Dwight A. McBride

Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, & Equity, Sr. Advisor to the Chancellor, Gerald Early Distinguished Professor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSt. Louis, Missouri
Year Founded1853
AUM$12B

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