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Glade Brook Capital Partners

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2011

AUM

$4 000 M

Location

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Asia Europe North America Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 23 August, 2026

Profile

Glade Brook Capital Partners is a global growth equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, founded in 2011. The firm is known for building high-conviction, concentrated positions in leading private technology companies. With a team of 11-50 professionals, Glade Brook leverages deep relationships across the technology ecosystem and extensive experience in corporate finance and capital markets to partner closely with founders and management teams.

The firm focuses on sectors such as internet, software, and technology-enabled businesses, with investments primarily in Series B and later stages. Glade Brook combines global growth equity and private credit strategies, often backing emerging leaders in technology. Notable funds include Glade Brook Strategic Growth III with $430 million AUM launched in 2022, and Glade Brook Capital Partners IV with $515 million AUM launched in 2025.

Notable investments by Glade Brook include SpaceX - aerospace company, Stripe - fintech platform, Revolut - financial services, Neuralink - neurotechnology company, and Perplexity AI - AI solutions provider. The firm is recognized for its strategic partnerships with technology insiders and sophisticated institutions, creating a unique by-operators-for-operators capital structure.

Industry

Defense Technology AI Blockchain/Crypto Telecommunications Software Security SaaS Media and Entertainment Internet and Web Services Healthcare Services Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Digital Consumer Products Aerospace Financial Services Marketing and Advertising Travel

Glade Brook Capital Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Glade Brook Capital Partners Fund XVIII	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Telecommunications	Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$36 M	October 2020
Glade Brook Strategic Growth III	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software	Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$430 M	June 2022
Glade Brook Capital Partners IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$515 M	July 2025
Glade Brook Gondola Fund	Fund of funds	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Travel	Seed Series A	North America	$5-10 m	$1000 M	March 2026

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FAQs about Glade Brook Capital Partners

Is Glade Brook Capital Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Glade Brook Capital Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Glade Brook Capital Partners located?

Glade Brook Capital Partners is located in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States.

When was Glade Brook Capital Partners founded?

Glade Brook Capital Partners was founded in 2011.

What sectors and industries does Glade Brook Capital Partners invest in?

Glade Brook Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Defense, Technology, AI, Blockchain/Crypto, Telecommunications, Software, Security, SaaS, Media and Entertainment, Internet and Web Services, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Digital, Consumer Products, Aerospace, Financial Services, Marketing and Advertising, Travel.

What is Glade Brook Capital Partners geographical focus of investments?

Glade Brook Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Glade Brook Capital Partners typically invest in?

Glade Brook Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Glade Brook Capital Partners investment?

Glade Brook Capital Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Glade Brook Capital Partners?

Glade Brook Capital Partners has around $4 000m assets under management.

When was Glade Brook Capital Partners last fund created?

Glade Brook Capital Partners last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-11

What are the contacts of Glade Brook Capital Partners?

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