Cardinal Ventures Analysis: $1.0B Raised
What is Cardinal Ventures?
Cardinal Ventures is a student-led venture capital firm at Stanford University focused on early-stage technology startups targeting Gen Z founders. The firm has graduated over 150 companies and raised over $1 billion in funding from top-tier investors including Y Combinator, Kleiner Perkins, and Bain Capital Ventures. Portfolio companies include Nova Credit, Garten, Pair, Mammoth Biosciences, Athelas, Alma, Firefly, and Indrio Technologies.
Location
Stanford, United States
Employees
11-50
Founded
2015
Product Features & Capabilities
- Student-led venture capital
- Early-stage investment in Gen Z tech startups
- Mentorship and due diligence by Stanford students
- Access to Bay Area investor network
- Portfolio company support and guidance
Use Cases
Invest in early-stage tech startups founded by Gen Z students; Provide mentorship and due diligence to student founders; Facilitate access to top-tier investors and industry leaders; Guide portfolio companies through scaling and funding rounds; Support innovation in technology-driven sectors
How much Cardinal Ventures raised
Funding - $1.0B
Other Considerations
Graduated over 150 companies; Raised over $1 billion in funding from Y Combinator, Kleiner Perkins, Bain Capital Ventures; Portfolio includes Nova Credit, Garten, Pair, Mammoth Biosciences, Athelas, Alma, Firefly, and Indrio Technologies; Backed by Stanford Student Enterprises; Mentored by Bay Area’s top venture capitalists and Stanford faculty
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