Glade Brook Capital Partners

Last updated:

April 25, 2025

2011

Founded

40

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About the firm

Glade Brook Capital Partners is a global growth equity investment firm specializing in internet, software, and tech-enabled businesses. Founded in 2011 by Paul Hudson, the firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, and has over $1.5 billion in assets under management. Glade Brook focuses on growth equity investments at the Series B and C stages, targeting emerging leaders across sectors such as software, e-commerce, fintech, web3, internet, digital health, and digital media.

The firm has completed 64 private investments across 33 companies, including notable names like Airbnb, Uber, Stripe, Revolut, and SpaceX. Glade Brook's investment strategy emphasizes partnering with transformative growth-stage companies, leveraging its extensive network of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and management teams to identify unique investment opportunities. The firm employs a collaborative approach to partnerships, enhancing growth potential and value creation for its portfolio companies.

The firm's diverse team of seasoned professionals supports its portfolio companies through sourcing, investment research, due diligence, and strategic advisory services, aiming to drive growth and value creation in the technology and consumer sectors.

Investment Stage

HQ Locations

Portfolio Companies

Airbnb, Uber, Stripe, Revolut, SpaceX, xAI, Pixxel Space Technologies, Stoke Space Technologies, Zomato, Zepto

Gepgraphic Focus

Global

Key Differentiators

Global growth equity focus, Extensive network of industry leaders, Collaborative partnership approach, Experience in both private and public markets

Thypical Investment Size

Series B and C stages

Total Funds Raised

$1.5 billion

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Software

SaaS

Consumer

FinTech

Series B

Series C

Series D

United States