Glade Brook Capital Partners

Glade Brook Capital Partners is a global growth equity firm that specializes in building high-conviction, concentrated positions in leading private technology companies. The firm leverages a global perspective, deep relationships across the technology ecosystem, disciplined fundamental research, and extensive experience in corporate finance and capital markets. Glade Brook partners closely with founders and management teams to drive long-term value creation, focusing on companies at critical growth stages.

Founded in 2011 by Paul Hudson, Glade Brook Capital Partners has established itself as a significant player in the venture capital and private equity landscape. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with an additional office in Miami, Florida. Glade Brook manages over $4 billion in assets and has successfully closed multiple funds, including the Gondola Fund, which raised over $1 billion in March 2026, and the Strategic Growth Fund IV, which exceeded its $450 million target in July 2025.

Glade Brook's diverse portfolio includes notable investments in transformative technology companies such as SpaceX, Stripe, Revolut, xAI, Zepto, Ramp, Stoke Space, and Pixxel. Recent investments in 2026 include Whoop, Pronto, Corgi, Sarvam, Apex, CuspAI, and TerraFirma, showcasing the firm's active engagement across various technology subsectors. The firm primarily invests in growth equity rounds, typically from Series A through Series D, with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $100 million.

The firm's team comprises seasoned professionals with expertise in investment research, due diligence, and strategic advisory services. Key team members include Paul Hudson (Founder and Chief Investment Officer), Kyle Daniel (Chief Operating Officer), and Hallie Ross (VP, Investor Relations), alongside a broad team of investment and business professionals. Glade Brook's collaborative approach aims to enhance growth potential and value creation for its portfolio companies, supporting them from growth-stage through IPO and beyond.