Cascade Investment
Overview
Cascade Investment, L.L.C. is an American holding company and private investment firm controlled by Bill Gates and managed by Michael Larson . The firm applies a fundamental, long horizon investment approach across asset classes and geographies . Cascade manages assets for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust and the Gates family, but neither Cascade nor the Trust play a role in the grantmaking or operations of the foundation .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginkgo Bioworks | Sep 2021 | IPO | Co-investor |
| four seasons hotels and resorts | Jan 2022 | Secondary | Lead |
| Impossible Foods | Aug 2017 | Convertible Debt | - |
| signature aviation | Jun 2021 | Take Private | Co-investor |
| Upside Foods | Aug 2017 | Series A | - |
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FAQ
Where is Cascade Investment based?
Cascade Investment is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, United States.
When was Cascade Investment founded?
Cascade Investment was founded in 1995.
How many portfolio companies does Cascade Investment have?
Cascade Investment has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Cascade Investment's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ginkgo Bioworks, four seasons hotels and resorts, Impossible Foods, signature aviation, Upside Foods.
What was Cascade Investment's most recent investment shown here?
Cascade Investment's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in four seasons hotels and resorts in 2022.
What sectors does Cascade Investment focus on?
Cascade Investment focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Cascade Investment focus on?
Cascade Investment typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Cascade Investment's AUM?
Cascade Investment's assets under management are estimated at over $100.0B.