Makena Capital
Fund of fundsMenlo Park
Investment thesis
Makena manages a commingled, multi-asset pool of capital on behalf of endowments, foundations, family offices, sovereign wealth funds and international institutions, applying investment disciplines pioneered by leading North American university endowments. It selects and allocates to external managers across private equity, venture capital, growth equity, buyout, public equity, hedge funds, real assets and natural resources, and offers outsourced CIO (OCIO) services. The firm emphasizes manager selection, due diligence and risk management, aligning interests through broad employee ownership and significant personal investment alongside clients. It also pursues sustainable investing and diversity objectives across its team, portfolio and communities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Makena Capital focus on?
- Makena Capital focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Makena Capital located?
- Makena Capital is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
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