Glade Brook Capital Partners

Overview

Glade Brook Capital Partners is a global growth equity investment firm specializing in technology and technology-enabled businesses. Founded in 2011 by Paul Hudson, the firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, and has over $2.5 billion in assets under management. Glade Brook focuses on growth equity investments at the Series B and C stages, targeting emerging leaders across sectors such as FinTech, AI, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, and e-Commerce. The firm partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to accelerate growth and maximize long-term shareholder value, from growth stage through IPO and beyond. Glade Brook has completed 64 private investments across 33 companies, including notable names like SpaceX, Stripe, Revolut, Zepto, xAI, Pixxel, Stoke Space, Airbnb, Uber, and Zomato. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes partnering with transformative growth-stage companies, leveraging its extensive network of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and management teams to identify unique investment opportunities. Glade Brook employs a collaborative approach to partnerships, enhancing growth potential and value creation for its portfolio companies. The firm's diverse team of seasoned professionals supports its portfolio companies through sourcing, investment research, due diligence, and strategic advisory services, aiming to drive growth and value creation in the technology and consumer sectors.

Investment Focus

• Companies at key inflection points
• High-quality compounding businesses
• Sectors benefiting from secular tailwinds

Portfolio Companies