Vulcan Capital is the multi-billion dollar investment arm of Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul Allen. They are not limited by traditional deal structures, asset classes or holding periods. Instead they take an entrepreneur-friendly approach and can invest in both private and public companies with a long term investment horizon. They have no defined limits on investment size but generally target investments of $10 million to $100 million or more, as well as select smaller venture investments. Vulcan Capital was formed in 2003 and is headquartered in Seattle with an additional office in Palo Alto.

Visionary Leadership

Founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, Vulcan Capital takes an entrepreneur-friendly, long term approach to investing

Unique Insight

Vulcan Capital helps their portfolio companies expand geographies, recruit top talent, streamline operations, structure key strategic partnerships and prepare for a merger or IPO

Multi-Stage Approach

Vulcan Capital is not limited by traditional deal structures or holding periods. They have the flexibility to be a long term partner who can support extended holding periods

Global Reach

Vulcan Capital is connected worldwide and is focused on partnering with category-leading companies on a global basis

Flexibility

Vulcan Capital has no defined limits on size or structure, but generally targets direct equity investments of $10 million to $100 million, as well as select smaller venture investments

Philanthropic Impact

Their investing goals mirror Vulcan Inc.’s interest in supporting ventures that have a positive impact on lives and communities. Moreover, the returns that Vulcan Capital generate help fund the many philanthropic initiatives of their founder Paul Allen