Tao Capital Partners

Tao Capital Partners (also known as Tao Invest) is the direct-investment family office of Nicholas J. Pritzker and his son Joby Pritzker, members of the Hyatt Hotels branch of the Pritzker family. Founded in the early 2000s and formally incorporated as a venture capital entity in 2013, Tao is headquartered in San Francisco. The firm exclusively manages the Pritzker family’s wealth and does not raise capital from external investors, giving it the flexibility to invest with a long-term, mission-aligned mindset.

Tao Capital invests globally across the capital stack, ranging from early-stage seed investments to late-stage growth funding. Its compact, highly specialized team of around two dozen professionals supports a diverse portfolio that includes sectors like clean energy, sustainable food, education, healthcare, real estate, and transformative technologies. The firm aims to back companies that align with its core values of sustainability, innovation, and positive systemic impact.

Unlike traditional venture firms, Tao’s family office structure allows it to take calculated risks and adopt patient capital strategies. The firm has backed numerous high-profile companies including Tesla, SpaceX, Uber, and Twist Bioscience. By focusing on scalable ventures that also address critical global challenges, Tao Capital Partners continues to influence both markets and missions worldwide.