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Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC

Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC is a global growth equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Miami, Florida, specializing in investments in private technology companies. The firm focuses on building high-conviction, concentrated positions in leading businesses within the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors.

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Overview

What Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC does

What Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC is

Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC is a global growth equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Miami, Florida, specializing in investments in private technology companies. The firm focuses on building high-conviction, concentrated positions in leading businesses within the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors.

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Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Capital
Founded
Founded in 2011
Approximate age
About 15 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
April 10, 2026

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Capability profile

Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC as a funder

Investment thesis

Growth equity focused on technology and media. Global perspective with deep network. Disciplined fundamental research combined with macro, corporate finance, and capital markets experience. Targets companies at key inflection points.

Focus narrative

Glade Brook Capital Partners invests in private technology companies, focusing on growth equity investments. The firm emphasizes a disciplined approach to fundamental research and a concentrated investment strategy, targeting companies at critical growth stages.

Value beyond capital

Glade Brook Capital Partners adds value to its portfolio companies through a combination of strategic guidance, access to a deep network in technology, and expertise in macroeconomic trends and capital markets. The firm partners closely with founders and management teams to help maximize long-term growth and value creation.

Terms and economics

Typical check
$1,000,000–$100,000,000
Sweet spot
$10,000,000

Focus and fit

Stages
Series A · Series B · Series C · Series D · Growth Equity
Regions
Global · North America

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
17
Recorded notable exits
Airbnb, Uber, Zomato, Ethos, and McGraw Hill

Portfolio context

Notable portfolio companies include: SpaceX: A private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company. Stripe: A technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. Revolut: A financial technology company that offers banking services. xAI: A company focused on artificial intelligence. Zepto: A company providing rapid grocery delivery services. Ramp: A corporate card and spend management platform. Stoke Space: A company developing reusable rocket technology. Neuralink: A neurotechnology company developing implantable brain–machine interfaces. Databricks: A data and AI company that provides a unified analytics platform.

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Upseed classifies Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.

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Last reviewed

April 10, 2026

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