Cercano Management

Also known as Vulcan Capital

Single Family Office (SFO)Palo Alto, United StatesFounded 2003
$16.0B
Assets Under Management
Palo Alto
Headquarters

About Cercano Management

Cercano Management is the multi-billion dollar investment arm of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's private company Vulcan, Inc. with offices in offices in Seattle and Palo Alto. Started as a single family office, the firm seems to now offer services to other families and their respective foundations. Formed in 2003, Cercano Management creates long-term value by applying extensive industry knowledge, operational expertise, and flexible financial resources to attractive investment opportunities. The firm invests across all stages of corporate development through leveraged buyouts, growth capital, distressed/turnaround, and early-stage venture capital as well as public equity value investing. The firm's portfolio spans a range of industry sectors, including media and communications, energy and natural resources, financial and information services, technology, and life sciences.  Vulcan typically invests between $10 million and $100 million in tech, life sciences, energy, mobile and internet industries.

Preferred Investment Types

Venture CapitalVenture Capital - Early StagePrivate EquityVenture Capital - Later StageGrowth CapitalDirect InvestingListed EquitiesFund of Funds

Preferred Sectors & Themes

TMT (Technology - Media - Telecom)Healthcare & Life SciencesAgriculture & AquacultureAI/Robotics/Machine LearningBig DataBiomedical Technology & Medical ResearchCharitable InvestmentsClean Energy/CleanTechESG & SustainabilityFixed Income/Debt SecuritiesImpact InvestingInfrastructurePharmaceutical Research & DevelopmentSports/SportsTechStartups & ManagementWealth & Estate PlanningIoT TechnologyIT Consulting & Other Services High-Level Sectors

Preferred Geographies

United StatesGlobalEuropeEmerging MarketsCanada

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Frequently asked questions

What type of investor is Cercano Management?

Cercano Management is a single family office (sfo) based in Palo Alto, United States, managing approximately $16.0B in assets.

Where is Cercano Management headquartered?

Cercano Management is headquartered in Palo Alto, United States.

How much does Cercano Management manage?

Cercano Management manages approximately $16.0B in assets under management.

When was Cercano Management founded?

Cercano Management was founded in 2003.

What does Cercano Management invest in?

Cercano Management focuses on Venture Capital, Venture Capital - Early Stage, Private Equity, Venture Capital - Later Stage, Growth Capital, Direct Investing, Listed Equities, Fund of Funds.

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