Lauder Partners
Family officeLos Altos · Series B · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Lauder Partners invests across various areas of technology, backing companies pursuing radical rather than incremental innovation. It deploys capital both directly into companies and into funds, including venture funds and other vehicles. As a family-capital vehicle for Gary Lauder and relatives, it operates privately and shares limited public information, and it does not employ associates, interns, or other investment professionals.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 70 of 87 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×16Biotech ×14Hardware ×14Healthtech ×14Deep Tech ×12Consumer ×9Enterprise Software ×9Medical Devices ×8
HQs:United States×28Canada×1United Kingdom×1Kenya×1
Investments · 87 tracked
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Beyond Meat creates plant-based protein products, including burgers and other foods designed to provide nutritional value while supporting environmental sustainability and soil regeneration.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechClimate TechFoodTechEl Segundo, US
Ethan Brown(Founder & CEO)Colleen Jay(Director)Teri L. Witteman(Executive Officer)Nandita Bakhshi(Director)Jonathan Nelson(Executive Officer)Raymond J. Lane(Director)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
SoundThinking provides gunfire detection and verification technology that operates in near real-time to support law enforcement situational awareness and emergency response coordination.
GovTechIoTNewark, US
RANDY HAWKS(Director)RALPH A. CLARK(Executive Officer, Director)TOM GROOS(Director)GARY LAUDER(Director)SONYA STRICKLER(Executive Officer)PASCAL LEVENSOHN(Director)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Uber operates a multi-sided platform providing ride-sharing, food delivery, freight logistics, and business fleet management services across various global markets.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Travis Kalanick(Co-founder & CEO)Garrett Camp(Co-founder)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Occam Razor develops drug discovery technology using digital science to target neurodegenerative diseases, focusing initially on Parkinson's disease and brain aging.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
23andMe operates a research platform that collects genetic data from millions of users to advance genomic research and health discovery.
BiotechDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtechLongevityMountain View, US
Anne Wojcicki(Co-founder & CEO)Linda Avey(Co-founder)Paul Cheung(Co-founder)Andrew Page(Executive Officer, Director)Esther Dyson(Director)Kathy Hibbs(Executive Officer)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Airvine develops a 60 GHz wireless system for indoor use that delivers high-speed connectivity while matching the reliability of traditional cabling with faster deployment and lower costs.
Cloud ComputingHardware
Hatch Graham
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
AngelList's investor management platform provides tools for venture capital and private equity firms to streamline LP interactions, automate fund operations, and deliver reporting and portfolio updates through a branded digital experience.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Avlok Kohli(CEO)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
AnyRoad provides a platform for managing and optimizing events, tours, classes, and activations for businesses seeking to build brand loyalty and increase return on investment.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jonathan Yaffe(Co-founder)inDaniel Yaffe(Co-founder)in
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Cursor is an applied research lab developing tools and technologies for the future of programming, focused on advancing what developers can build.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper Tools
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Arcadia is an energy intelligence platform that helps businesses manage utility bills, procure energy, and track sustainability through a single interface.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwareWashington, US
Kiran Bhatraju(Executive Officer)Ryan Nesbitt(Executive Officer)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Audigent is a data activation, curation, and identity platform that enables privacy-safe, first-party data targeting for programmatic advertising at scale without cookies.
AdTechData & Infrastructure
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Vistance Networks provides access network solutions including HFC, PON, and broadband network products to global service providers and enterprises.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software<UNKNOWN>
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Balloon is a collaboration platform that helps leaders eliminate groupthink and increase psychological safety in team decision-making through an asynchronous, research-backed process.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Capture digitizes personal media including VHS tapes, VCR tapes, mini tapes, and other analog formats into digital formats (DVDs, thumb drives, cloud storage) for consumers wanting to preserve family memories and home videos.
Consumer<UNKNOWN>
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Celmatix Therapeutics developed a discovery portfolio focused on women's health, including therapeutic programs for infertility, endometriosis, and ovarian aging.
BiotechFemTechHealthtechNew York, US
Piraye Yurttas Beim(Executive Officer, Director)Steven Winick(Director)Laura Towart Bandak(Director)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Chemify builds automated chemical synthesis systems combining chemistry, AI, and robotics to digitize molecular design and manufacturing.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechGlasgow, GB
Professor Lee Cronin
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
CocoTerra offers a home chocolate-making machine and accompanying app that enables consumers to create custom chocolate from cocoa nibs with personalized ingredients, flavorings, and dietary accommodations.
ConsumerFoodTechHardware
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Cortene develops a peptide-based treatment targeting brain-centric acquired chronic diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and autoimmune conditions.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Free2b manufactures allergy-friendly snack treats made with simple ingredients in a dedicated allergen-free facility.
ConsumerFoodTechBoulder, US
Hitesh Hajarnavis(Director)Frank Lambert(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Curative offers employer-sponsored health insurance with no copays, deductibles, or surprise out-of-pocket costs for in-network care.
HealthtechInsurTech
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Cursor is a code editor that enables teams to manage and distribute Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and integrations through team marketplaces, with features for organization-level access control and cloud agent integration.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper Tools
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Samba.tv is a TV recommendation service that aggregates content from streaming services and live TV, personalized based on viewing trends.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Everix manufactures ultra-thin optical filters made from plastic materials for compact and complex optical system designs.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSan Diego, US
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Georgiamune develops targeted immunomodulator drugs designed to regulate immune signaling pathways for treating cancer and autoimmune diseases.
BiotechHealthtech
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Glowforge manufactures desktop laser cutting and engraving machines for crafters, makers, and businesses.
Advanced ManufacturingCreator EconomyHardware
DAN SHAPIRO(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)MARK GOSSELIN(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)TONY WRIGHT(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Groq designs and manufactures the LPU (Language Processing Unit), a chip purpose-built for AI inference, and operates GroqCloud, a platform for running inference workloads with low latency and cost efficiency across global data centers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSemiconductors
Jonathan Ross(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Happiest Baby manufactures smart sleep products for infants, including the SNOO bassinet which uses gentle motion and swaddling to help babies sleep safely.
ConsumerHardware
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Happy Sleep provides at-home sleep testing and diagnosis through a wearable ring, paired with physician consultation and personalized care plans.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessAustin, US
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Salesforce is a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform that integrates AI agents to automate business workflows across sales, service, marketing, and other departments, enabling organizations and AI to work collaboratively.
AI & Machine LearningCloud Computing
Marc Benioff(Founder & CEO)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Hidden Level develops advanced RF (radio frequency) sensing technology for defense, aviation, and intelligence applications.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechGovTechHardwareSyracuse, US
Brad Garber(Executive Officer)Suzanne Spaulding(Director)Gary Dominicos(Executive Officer)Tim Graham(Executive Officer)Randy Glein(Director)Buddy Arnheim(Director)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Hippo is an online home insurance marketplace that connects customers with quotes from top-rated carriers and provides expert guidance through dedicated agents.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerInsurTech
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
HyperloopTT develops hyperloop transportation technology for passenger and cargo applications, aiming to reduce travel time, cost, and environmental impact.
Deep TechMobility & Transportation
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Ingenovis Health operates an integrated ecosystem of healthcare staffing companies that connect clinicians with job opportunities and provide hospitals and health systems with workforce solutions.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechHR Tech
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
KA Imaging develops X-ray imaging technologies and detectors, including dual-energy radiography and phase contrast micro-CT systems, serving medical, veterinary, scientific research, and industrial quality control markets.
Deep TechHardwareMedical DevicesWaterloo, CA
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Liquid Death manufactures and sells sparkling energy drinks, iced teas, and flavored sparkling waters branded with horror-themed names and marketing.
ConsumerFoodTech
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Lycos PBC develops investigational psychedelic-based therapeutics to treat mental health conditions, with an initial focus on post-traumatic stress disorder.
BiotechDeep TechMental Health
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
M-KOPA provides affordable smartphones and digital financial services including loans, health insurance, device protection, and data bundles to customers across East and Southern Africa.
B2B MarketplacesEnergyFintechKilimani, Nairobi, KE
Arun Gore(Director)Oliver Karius(Director)Jesse Moore(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Hughes(Executive Officer, Director)Chad Larson(Executive Officer, Director)Les Baillie(Director)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Magnolia Medical develops the Steripath® platform, an FDA-cleared medical device designed to reduce blood culture contamination and improve diagnostic accuracy for sepsis testing in hospital settings.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSeattle, US
Paul Meister(Director)Richard G Patton(Director)Gregory J Bullington(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Marqeta provides just-in-time funding technology that enables card issuers and fintech platforms to control transaction authorization and fraud management in real time.
Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Jason Gardner(Founder and Executive Chairman)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Memo provides article readership data and analytics for corporate communications teams, enabling PR professionals to measure press coverage impact and make data-driven media strategy decisions.
Marketing TechSaaS
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Mitrix Bio develops bioreactor-grown mitochondria encased in vesicles ("Mitlets") for transplantation to address mitochondrial dysfunction in age-related diseases.
BiotechDeep TechLongevity
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Mobius Scientific develops treatments for age-related macular degeneration and other retinal diseases by targeting the root cause of vision loss.
BiotechMedical Devices
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
MycoMedica Life Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company developing psilocybin-based treatments for mental health and neurodegenerative disorders, including depression, OCD, PMDD, and opioid use disorder.
BiotechDigital HealthMental HealthShelton, US
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
The Fynder Group develops a biotechnology platform using extremophile fungi to produce specialty ingredients, biopharmaceutical drugs, and bio-based materials for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and textile applications.
BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsChicago, US
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
StreamVouch provides services to boost the visibility and engagement of live streamers on platforms like Twitch, Kick, and Trovo by delivering genuine viewers, followers, chatters, and other engagement metrics.
Creator Economy
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
NVision develops quantum computing and quantum-enhanced sensing platforms based on quantum spin control in organic molecules, with focus on healthcare applications including drug development and disease treatment.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesQuantum Computing
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
OpenGov builds a unified software platform that local and state governments use to manage operations including budgeting, permitting, infrastructure management, procurement, and tax collection.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS<UNKNOWN>, US
Zac Bookman(Co-founder)Nate Levine(Founder)
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Openwater develops miniaturized medical devices that use light, sound, and electromagnetic manipulation to treat diseases including cancers, stroke, and mental illness, operating as a hardware and AI platform for physiological data collection and treatment.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareMedical Devices
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Orca provides a cloud security platform that identifies, prioritizes, and remediates risks across cloud infrastructure and AI systems.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurity
PartnerGary Lauder· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Lauder Partners invest at?
- Lauder Partners invests at the Series B stage.
- What sectors does Lauder Partners focus on?
- Lauder Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Developer Tools, Digital Health, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Gaming, GovTech, Hardware, Healthtech, IoT, LegalTech, Longevity, Marketplaces, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, Quantum Computing, SaaS, Semiconductors, Space Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Lauder Partners located?
- Lauder Partners is headquartered in Los Altos, US.
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