Vanderbilt University Endowment
Overview
Vanderbilt University manages an endowment fund and is based in Nashville, Tennessee. The endowment provides the university with financial stability and growth through investments. The fund invests significantly in alternative assets, such as private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and natural resources. The assets are managed by the executive management team. The endowment provides a permanent source of support to advance the university's mission of teaching, research, and service. It also supports Opportunity Vanderbilt, the university's need-based scholarship program, which allows the university to recruit increasingly talented students.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilt Rewards | Aug 2024 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| CeraCool | Aug 2022 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Cera | Jan 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Tern AI | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Tern AI | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Vanderbilt University Endowment based?
Vanderbilt University Endowment is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
When was Vanderbilt University Endowment founded?
Founding year information for Vanderbilt University Endowment is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Vanderbilt University Endowment have?
Vanderbilt University Endowment has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Vanderbilt University Endowment's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Bilt Rewards, CeraCool, Cera, Tern AI, Tern AI.
What was Vanderbilt University Endowment's most recent investment shown here?
Vanderbilt University Endowment's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Tern AI in 2025.
What sectors does Vanderbilt University Endowment focus on?
Vanderbilt University Endowment focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Vanderbilt University Endowment focus on?
Vanderbilt University Endowment typically invests at the Mid stage.