Washington University in St. Louis
Overview
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university whose endowment is managed by the Washington University Investment Management Company (WUIMC), which invests globally across multiple asset classes to provide financial support for the university's educational and research objectives in perpetuity.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airwallex | Jun 2026 | Series H | Co-investor |
| Plata | Apr 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Plata Card | Apr 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Axiom Space | Feb 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Strike Money | Sep 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
️ Dwight A. McBride
Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, & Equity, Sr. Advisor to the Chancellor, Gerald Early Distinguished Professor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Washington University in St. Louis based?
Washington University in St. Louis is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
When was Washington University in St. Louis founded?
Washington University in St. Louis was founded in 1853.
How many portfolio companies does Washington University in St. Louis have?
Washington University in St. Louis has 19 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Washington University in St. Louis's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Airwallex, Plata, Plata Card, Axiom Space, Strike Money.
What was Washington University in St. Louis's most recent investment shown here?
Washington University in St. Louis's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Airwallex in 2026.
What sectors does Washington University in St. Louis focus on?
Washington University in St. Louis focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Washington University in St. Louis focus on?
Washington University in St. Louis typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Washington University in St. Louis's AUM?
Washington University in St. Louis's assets under management are estimated between $10.0B and $100.0B.