Glade Brook Capital Partners
Growth equityGreenwich · Growth–Late Stage · 33 people tracked
Also known as GLADE BROOK CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
Investment thesis
Growth-stage investor in internet and software, combining global growth equity and private credit, distinguished by a by-operators-for-operators capital structure backed by technology insiders (SpaceX, Stripe).
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 33 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 12 of 16 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8Deep Tech ×4Enterprise Software ×4SaaS ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Cloud Computing ×2Fintech ×2Hardware ×2
HQs:United States×10India×1
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLos Angeles, US
Maximilian Benassi(Director)Ian Cinnamon(Executive Officer, Director)Tom Ochinero(Director)
BoardChris Morales(Director)Ross Fubini(Director)Katherine Boyle(Director)
Armada develops edge computing and AI solutions for industrial applications.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep Tech
Databricks provides a unified platform for data engineering, analytics, and artificial intelligence, enabling organizations to build and deploy data and AI applications on cloud infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Ali Ghodsi(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ion Stoica(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Matei Zaharia(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)David Conte(Executive Officer)Tram Phi(Executive Officer)
BoardPeter Sonsini(Director)
EliseAI applies artificial intelligence to streamline operations in housing and healthcare, two industries historically resistant to technological transformation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechPropTechSaaSNew York, US
Minna Song(Co-founder and CEO)Stoyan Stoyanov(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Korn(Executive Officer)Kamil Sindi(Director)
BoardLouis Schotsky(Director)Jo Ann Corkran(Director)
BiotechFremont, US
ELON MUSK(Executive Officer)
BoardJared Birchall(Executive Officer, Director)
Saronic builds autonomous surface vessels — including the 180-foot, long-range Marauder — along with Echelon, a command-and-control software layer for planning, simulating and operating single vessels or fleets.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRoboticsAustin, US
Dino Mavrookas(Co-Founder and CEO)inRob Lehman(Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer)inVibhav Altekar(Co-Founder and CTO)inDoug Lambert(Co-Founder and COO)inPatrick DePriest(Chief Financial Officer)Soo Cho(Chief People Officer)
Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Stoke Space develops fully reusable rockets for space transportation and mobility services.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechSeattle, US
Andy Lapsa(Founder)inTom Feldman(Founder)inKelly Hennig(Executive Officer)
BoardChristian Garcia(Director)Phil Harris(Director)Morgan Beller(Director)
Stripe provides financial infrastructure for businesses to accept payments, offer financial services, and implement custom revenue models across international markets in 135+ currencies.
FintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
John Collison(Founder/President)inPatrick Collison(Founder/CEO)inWilliam Gaybrick(Executive Officer)
BoardMichael Moritz(Director)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesApex Technology · intelligence360.news · Aug 4, 2026
Stripe · techcrunch.com · Jul 20, 2026
Zepto · voice.lapaas.com · Jul 18, 2026
Databricks · wsj.com · Jul 17, 2026
Saronic · propmodo.com · Jul 17, 2026
xAI · readsludge.com · Jul 17, 2026
Artisan · seekingalpha.com · Jul 16, 2026
Stoke Space · techcrunch.com · Jul 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Glade Brook Capital Partners invest at?
- Glade Brook Capital Partners invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Glade Brook Capital Partners focus on?
- Glade Brook Capital Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Hardware.
- Where is Glade Brook Capital Partners located?
- Glade Brook Capital Partners is headquartered in Greenwich, US.
- Does Glade Brook Capital Partners lead rounds?
- Glade Brook Capital Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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Co-investors · 14
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