Cornell Capital

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2013

AUM

$5 000 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 27 August, 2026

Profile

Cornell Capital is a U.S.-based private investment firm with offices in New York and Hong Kong. Founded in 2013 by Henry Cornell, a former Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs' Merchant Banking Division, the firm is supported by a team of 24 professionals who bring decades of investment experience. What sets Cornell Capital apart is its value-driven, partnership-oriented approach, focusing on companies that can leverage the firm's expertise in Asia and cross-border investments.

The firm invests across various sectors, including consumer, financial services, and industrials/business services. With approximately $5 billion in assets under management, Cornell Capital targets companies that show significant potential for growth. The firm emphasizes a disciplined investment strategy, often engaging with businesses that can benefit from its geographic and industry insights.

Notable investments include companies such as First Eagle Investment Management - asset management firm, and others that reflect their focus on unlocking growth through active ownership and strategic guidance.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Industrial Consumer Services (B2C) Energy CleanTech

Cornell Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Cornell Capital Special Situations Partners II	Fund of funds	Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Industrial Energy CleanTech	Seed Series A Series B	North America	$5-10 m	$362 M	May 2015
Multiasset private equity fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Energy CleanTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$1300 M	June 2018
Cornell Capital Partners II	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Industrial	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1100 M	April 2021

Contacts

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Robert Wang Managing Director

Managing Director

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Umair Javed Investor

Investor

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FAQs about Cornell Capital

Is Cornell Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Cornell Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.

Where is Cornell Capital located?

Cornell Capital is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Cornell Capital founded?

Cornell Capital was founded in 2013.

What sectors and industries does Cornell Capital invest in?

Cornell Capital invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Consumer Services (B2C), Energy, CleanTech.

What is Cornell Capital geographical focus of investments?

Cornell Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Cornell Capital typically invest in?

Cornell Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Cornell Capital investment?

Cornell Capital usually invests $100+ m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Cornell Capital?

Cornell Capital has around $5 000m assets under management.

When was Cornell Capital last fund created?

Cornell Capital last fund was created/launched in 2021-04-29

What are the contacts of Cornell Capital?

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