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PointState Capital
AddedMar 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
PointState Capital

PointState Capital

Operating

Premier private university in Durham, NC, USA.

Location
Durham, NC, US
Founded
1838
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Duke University is a prestigious private research institution located in Durham, North Carolina. Known for its academic excellence, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. Duke's endowment of $11.6 billion supports its research initiatives and educational mission.

The university boasts a strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, evidenced by its involvement with startups like Abound, Bright View Technologies, and Ozette Technologies. Duke's faculty and alumni network provide valuable resources and expertise to support emerging companies. The institution's interdisciplinary approach, exemplified by programs like Bass Connections, fosters collaboration and problem-solving across diverse fields.

PointState Capital - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments12
Current Portfolio Count7
Total Portfolio Exits1

Top Investment Stages

Seed4 (33.3%)
Series B4 (33.3%)
Series A2 (16.7%)
Pre-Seed1 (8.3%)
Undisclosed1 (8.3%)

Stage Mix

Seed 33%Series B 33%Series A 17%Pre-Seed 8%Undisclosed 8%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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PointState Capital - Classification

Also Known As
  • Pointstate Capital LP
NAICS
  • 610000Educational Services
  • 611300Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
  • 611310Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 611000Educational Services
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 8220Colleges, Universities, Professional Schools, And Junior Colleges
  • 8221Colleges, Universities, And Professional Schools
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 8200Educational Services
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
ISIC
  • 9311Operation of sports facilities
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NAICS
  • 710000Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 713000Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
  • 713900Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
  • 713940Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 7900Amusement And Recreation Services
  • 7990Miscellaneous Amusement And Recreation Services
  • 8290Schools And Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 7991Physical Fitness Facilities