Stanford University
operating company · company profileStanford · Seed–Late Stage · 4 people tracked
Team · 4 people
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Founder mafia
The Stanford University mafia →837 people who came through Stanford University went on to found or lead other companies.
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What they invest in
from 6 of 6 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Cybersecurity ×3Enterprise Software ×3Biotech ×2Cloud Computing ×1Consumer ×1Deep Tech ×1Developer Tools ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAnkasa Regenerative Therapeutics develops ART352-L, a protein-based stem cell activation therapy using human Wnt proteins to enhance bone formation and tissue regeneration in reconstructive surgeries.
BiotechLongevityMedical DevicesLa Jolla, US
Douglas Downs(Executive Officer, Director)Sanford J. Madigan(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardKevin Kinsella(Director)
Co-investorsCorrelation Ventures
MultiModel provides an enterprise AI portal that lets teams use models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot while keeping data inside their own network, with on-device detection and redaction of sensitive data.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Co-investorsHeavybitWestWave Capital
Userfront provides authentication and user management tooling for developers, including capabilities for deploying AI assistants and enforcing AI use policies.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsHeavybitWestWave CapitalInnovating Capital
Aryaka provides Unified SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) delivered as a managed service, combining WAN performance optimization with network security for enterprises.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Co-investors33NThird Point VenturesMohr Davidow VenturesNexus Venture PartnersPresidio VenturesTrinity Ventures
Pumpkinseed builds deSIPHR, a nanophotonic chip platform that reads proteins directly at single-molecule resolution using Raman spectroscopy, without relying on a reference database.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechPalo Alto, US
Jen Dionne(Co-Founder)Jack Hu(Co-Founder & CSO)inNhat Vu(Co-Founder & CTO)
Co-investorsFuture VenturesNFX
Vurb is a mobile search and discovery app that helps consumers find, save, and act on local activities such as restaurants, events, sights, and music, using personalized recommendations based on interests, trends, time, weather, and location.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Atlas VentureCrunchFundRedpoint Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPumpkinseed · genomeweb.com · May 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Stanford University invest at?
- Stanford University invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Stanford University focus on?
- Stanford University focuses on Crypto & Web3.
- Where is Stanford University located?
- Stanford University is headquartered in Stanford.
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Co-investors · 29
DCVC (Data Collective) is a deep tech venture capital firm that backs entrepreneurs using computational approaches to solve large-scale real-world problems across many industries.
GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.
Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.
Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm founded and run by former founders and operators who partner with founders to help build and scale technology companies.
Greylock Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders building novel companies, providing deep engagement, network, and resources to each investment.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.
SV Angel is an investment firm that partners with and supports founders building transformative companies, providing long-term backing and close advisory relationships.
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and life sciences, from early stage through growth.
Canaan Partners is a venture capital firm with over 30 years of history, backing companies across technology and healthcare sectors through close, hands-on partnerships with founders.
Mayfield is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage consumer and marketplace companies, backing founders from inception through IPO.
HCVC is a venture capital firm that backs founders working to industrialize scientific and technological progress across deep tech, robotics, and hard science domains.
AME Cloud Ventures is a venture fund led by Jerry Yang, co-founder of Yahoo!, that invests in technology-heavy companies building infrastructure and value chains around data.
▶17 more co-investors
South Park CommonsAbstract VenturesVenrockSherpalo VenturesGoodwater CapitalPantera CapitalCoinbase VenturesDreamers VCExpansive VenturesWalden InternationalMarcy Venture PartnersConversion CapitalVerified CapitalSR One Capital ManagementDomain AssociatesChampion Hill VenturesRemiges Ventures, Inc.
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