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Cascade Investment
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 16, 2026
Cascade Investment

Cascade Investment

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American holding firm, Cascade Investment, manages Bill Gates' diverse asset portfolio.

Location
Kirkland, WA, US
Founded
1995
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Cascade Investment is a private investment firm that manages a diverse portfolio across various sectors and stages. The firm's investments span early-stage startups to established companies, with a focus on innovative technologies, sustainability, and life sciences. Typical investment sizes range from $10 million to $500 million, demonstrating flexibility in deal structures.

Notable portfolio companies include Ginkgo Bioworks, Convoy, and Schrodinger. Cascade Investment, controlled by Bill Gates and managed by Michael Larson, offers unique value through its extensive network and strategic insights. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation and impact, aligning with Gates' philanthropic interests in areas such as biotechnology and clean energy.

Cascade Investment - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments20
Current Portfolio Count7
Total Portfolio Exits1

Top Investment Stages

Series Unknown5 (35.7%)
Series B3 (21.4%)
Series A2 (14.3%)
Series C2 (14.3%)
Series D2 (14.3%)

Stage Mix

Series Unknown 36%Series B 21%Series A 14%Series C 14%Series D 14%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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Cascade Investment - Classification

Also Known As
  • Cascade Investment, L.L.C.
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
ISIC
  • 6430Trusts, funds and similar financial entities
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NAICS
  • 525900Other Investment Pools and Funds
  • 525920Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts
  • 525990Other Financial Vehicles
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
SIC
  • 6726Unit Investment Trusts, Face-amount Certificate Offices
  • 6798Real Estate Investment Trusts
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing