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The Palo Alto edition · 2026

Investment industrycompanies in Palo Alto

Venture-capital, private-equity, accelerators, investment-banking, startups and more: the companies building investment industry in Palo Alto, California, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

277 company profiles0 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent investment industry business events in Palo Alto

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 300 investment industry companies in Palo Alto, last 24 months: 16 M&A deals · 2 Contracts · 2 funding rounds · 1 Launch. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: May 2026.

M&AMerger · Announced

Spark I Acquisition Corporation acquires Zincfive

The company has entered into a definitive agreement with Spark I Acquisition Corporation to merge, in a deal that represents a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $752 million.

Nickel-zinc battery
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Integrated wealth acquires Hercules capital

Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC grew its stake in Hercules Capital by 5.9% in the 1st quarter.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Empowered acquires Hercules capital

Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in shares of Hercules Capital by 85.9% during the 1st quarter.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Invesco acquires Hercules capital

Invesco Ltd. grew its position in Hercules Capital by 1.6% during the second quarter.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Focus Partners Wealth acquires Hercules capital

Focus Partners Wealth boosted its holdings in shares of Hercules Capital by 26.0% in the 1st quarter.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Ares financial consulting acquires Hercules capital

Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HTGC – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. acquires Hercules capital

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its holdings in shares of Hercules Capital by 81.8% in the 2nd quarter.

M&ATakeover · Announced

Hggc acquires Centralis

private equity firm HGGC, based in Palo Alto, California, purchased a majority stake in Centralis from CBPE Capital towards the end of last year.

Fund administration and corporate services
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Vivo capital acquires Dutscher Group

Paris and Palo Alto, February 3rd, 2026, – LBO France, a multi-specialist investment platform and pioneer in private equity, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement with…

Consumables and Equipment Distribution
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Engineers & Planners Company Ltd (E&P) acquires Upwest

Engineers & Planners Company Ltd (E&P), owned by Ghanaian business magnate Ibrahim Mahama, has officially taken over the Black Volta and Sankofa Gold Projects following the successful…

Mining
Contract

Hercules capital · client: Senseonics

The expanded $100 million non-dilutive debt facility with Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC).

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Hggc acquires Inspired

Energy and sustainability consultancy Inspired has agreed to a £183.6m all-cash takeover from US private equity firm HGGC

Energy and Sustainability Consulting
FundingCredit Facility

Hercules capital

Hercules Capital, a specialty finance provider to innovative venture, growth and established stage companies, upsized and renewed its existing $400 million credit facility with MUFG…

Investors Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Autobahn, City national bank, Umpqua bank
Financial Services
M&AMerger · Announced

Hr path acquires Eaton square

HR Path, a global leader in HR consulting and HRIS solutions, is proud to announce its strategic merger of Eaton Square, an Ireland and UK based company specializing in Technology,…

Technology, People and Business Consulting
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Altamont capital partners acquires Big Top Manufacturing

Capstone Partners advised Big Top Manufacturing—a leading manufacturer of temporary and semi-permanent fabric structures—on its sale to Altamont Capital Partners.

Manufacturing
LaunchAI-augmented Fractional CFO services

Investment Ark

Investment Ark, founded in 2020 by Stanford MBA and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree David Kharatishvili, is proud to introduce its renewed, AI-augmented Fractional CFO and Outsourced…

Financial services
FundingIPO

Threshold

Threshold raised $37.33M in an IPO of 5.333M shares. Underwriters have an option to purchase up to 800,000 additional shares to cover overallotments.

Contract

Nec x · client: Startups

Selected startups will receive up to $200,000 in equity funding, hands-on support, and unparalleled access to NEC’s global network of technologies and corporate resources.

Startup incubator

Investment industry companies in Palo Alto, by funding and team

Few investment industry companies in Palo Alto, California publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 277 active companies.

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Venture capital firm backed by HP Inc

Venture capital funds
—None recorded
13,940+3% 12 mo to Dec 2021recorded Dec 2021
Fee-for-service
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Blank check company focused on multiple sectors

Special purpose acquisition companies
—None recorded
649-2% 12 mo to Dec 2022recorded Dec 2022
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Global pre-seed startup accelerator empowering entrepreneurs to build impactful ventures

Accelerators & incubators
—None recorded
1,734LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
17 yr2009
—No postings tracked

Online community platform for venture capitalists

Private equity funds
—None recorded
141+4% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
7 yr2019
—No postings tracked

Foundation fund focused on supporting social entrepreneurs

Limited partners
—None recorded
163-2% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Donations / Fee-for-service
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

Symphony Technology Group (STG) is a strategic private equity firm with the mission of investing in and building great software and services companies.

Private equity funds
—None recorded
127+10% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
—
0none in 3 months

VC firm investing in the US

Venture capital funds
—None recorded
139+4% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
64 yr1962
—No postings tracked

Venture studio focused on blockchain, biotechnology, space, and automation sectors

Accelerators & incubators
—None recorded
73+15% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / E-commerce - product
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Venture capital fund investing in multiple sectors

Venture capital funds
—None recorded
165+62% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2026

Family office of Franklin Pitch Johnson

Single family offices
—None recorded
115-5% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
61 yr1965
—No postings tracked

Early stage venture capital firm investing in multiple sectors

Venture capital funds
—None recorded
279+81% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Private equity firm focused on acquiring tech companies

Private equity funds
—None recorded
92recorded Dec 2022
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Community foundation operating across San Francisco

Limited partners
—None recorded
132-4% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Donations / Fee-for-service
26 yr2000
0none in 3 months

End-to-end engineering and manufacturing solutions provider, supporting corporate and startup innovation

Venture capital funds
—None recorded
94+8% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
11 yr2015
—No postings tracked

Venture debt fund focused on multiple sectors

Private debt funds
—None recorded
178+12% 12 mo to Dec 2019LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / Lending
23 yr2003
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Corporate-backed venture capital fund focused on SaaS, AI and multiple sectors

Venture capital funds
—None recorded
61+7% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

PE firm invests in the US

Private equity funds
—None recorded
106-44% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Venture capital fund focused on AI-based startups

Venture capital funds
—None recorded
94+75% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Venture capital firm focused on early stage startups

Venture capital funds
—None recorded
55+16% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Private equity firm focused on business acquisitions

Private equity funds
—None recorded
457-10% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months

Life sciences and offline focused single family office investing primarily in the US

Venture capital funds
—None recorded
40+15% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
57 yr1969
—No postings tracked

Venture capital firm focused on B2B companies

Venture capital funds
—None recorded
33+5% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months

Venture capital firm in California

Venture capital funds
—None recorded
37+48% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Venture capital firm investing in early-stage tech and life science companies

Venture capital funds
—None recorded
92+3% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
56 yr1970
—No postings tracked

Venture capital fund focused on tech startups

Venture capital funds
—None recorded
63+3% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months
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Venture capital firms

Venture capital funds investing in early-stage and growth companies.

  1. HP Tech Ventures

    Venture capital firm backed by HP Inc

    Venture capital funds
    See in list
  2. Sutter Hill Ventures

    VC firm investing in the US

    Venture capital funds
    See in list
  3. Dell Technologies Capital

    Venture capital fund investing in multiple sectors

    Venture capital funds
    See in list
  4. Svv

    End-to-end engineering and manufacturing solutions provider, supporting corporate and startup innovation

    Venture capital funds
    See in list
  5. C.M. Capital

    Life sciences and offline focused single family office investing primarily in the US

    Venture capital funds
    See in list

Private equity and buyout firms

Private equity funds and firms focused on acquisitions and growth investments.

  1. Reaction

    Online community platform for venture capitalists

    Private equity funds
    See in list
  2. Symphony Technology Group

    Symphony Technology Group (STG) is a strategic private equity firm with the mission of investing in and building great software and services companies.

    Private equity funds
    See in list
  3. Pathfinder Acquisition

    Private equity firm focused on acquiring tech companies

    Private equity funds
    See in list
  4. Hercules Capital

    Venture debt fund focused on multiple sectors

    Private debt funds
    See in list
  5. Altamont Capital Partners

    PE firm invests in the US

    Private equity funds
    See in list

Startup accelerators and incubators

Programs and investors that help founders build and grow companies.

  1. Founder Institute

    Global pre-seed startup accelerator empowering entrepreneurs to build impactful ventures

    Accelerators & incubators
    See in list
  2. Moon Creative Lab

    Venture studio focused on blockchain, biotechnology, space, and automation sectors

    Accelerators & incubators
    See in list
  3. SparkLabs Group

    Sector agnostic startup accelerator & VC fund

    Venture capital funds
  4. Start Smart Labs

    Startup incubator

    Accelerators & incubators
  5. Nordic Innovation House

    Startup accelerator and incubator

    Accelerators & incubators

Investment banks and advisory firms

Investment banks and advisers supporting transactions and corporate finance.

  1. Woodside Capital Partners

    Corporate consultancy and advisory service provider

    Investment banks
    See in list
  2. Atlas Technology Group

    Merger and acquisitions advisory firm

    Investment banks
  3. Tidal Partners

    Provider of financial advisory services for mergers and acquisitions

    Educational support services
  4. Inflexion Point Strategy

    M&A advisory firm

    Investment banks
  5. Crimson Growth Partners

    Corporate advisory firm

    Investment banks

Investment industry startups in Palo Alto

Recently founded investment industry companies in Palo Alto.

  1. Stellar Ventures

    Venture capital firm focused on space technology

    Venture capital funds
  2. GigCapital5

    Provider of private-to-public equity investments for technology, media, and telecommunications

    Investment banks
  3. Tidal Partners

    Provider of financial advisory services for mergers and acquisitions

    Educational support services
  4. Solaris Venture Partners

    Cross-border investor in digital infrastructure and ESG innovation

    Private equity funds
  5. Lockstep

    Venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies

    Venture capital funds
18 companies in Palo Alto

Investment industry companies hiring in Palo Alto

Investment industry companies in Palo Alto with hiring activity.

  1. Dell Technologies Capital

    Venture capital fund investing in multiple sectors

    Venture capital funds
    See in list
  2. Altamont Capital Partners

    PE firm invests in the US

    Private equity funds
    See in list
  3. The MBA Fund

    Venture capital firm empowering top university founders to build legendary companies

    Accelerators & incubators
    See in list
  4. Icon Ventures

    Sector-agnostic growth stage VC investment company funding companies in the US and Asia

    Venture capital funds
    See in list
  5. UpWest

    Venture capital fund focused on tech startups

    Venture capital funds
    See in list
10 companies in Palo Alto

Public investment industry companies in Palo Alto

Listed investment industry companies based in Palo Alto.

  1. GigCapital4

    Blank check company focused on multiple sectors

    Special purpose acquisition companies
    See in list
  2. Pathfinder Acquisition

    Private equity firm focused on acquiring tech companies

    Private equity funds
    See in list
  3. SparkLabs Group

    Sector agnostic startup accelerator & VC fund

    Venture capital funds
  4. GigCapital5

    Provider of private-to-public equity investments for technology, media, and telecommunications

    Investment banks
4 companies in Palo Alto
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Capital & corporate activity

Investment industry funding and M&A across the United States

767 recorded equity rounds have gone to 23,456 investment industry companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Palo Alto compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months49

US$1.42bn

equity rounds, last 24 months166

US$2.20bn

raised over five yearsUS$4.55bn

352 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, Palo Alto16

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into investment industry in the United States

amount rounds
$581m201852
$1.0bn201936
$148m202024
$347m202137
$648m202247
$839m202338
$568m202474
$777m2025120
$1.4bn202636

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2019, with US$1.01bn across 36 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$2.50m1 rounds · median US$2.50m
SeedUS$203.96m162 rounds · median US$961k
Series AUS$554.16m97 rounds · median US$4.92m
Series BUS$825.87m63 rounds · median US$13.03m
Series CUS$250.99m7 rounds · median US$35.00m
Series D+US$2.46bn10 rounds · median US$200.00m
Private equityUS$250.00m12 rounds · median US$250.00m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Infrastructure fundsUS$2.42bn26 rounds · 18 companies
Real estate fundsUS$1.12bn170 rounds · 115 companies
Investment banksUS$416.96m32 rounds · 24 companies
Private equity fundsUS$210.50m29 rounds · 27 companies
Accelerators & incubatorsUS$104.86m13 rounds · 10 companies
Investment consultantsUS$44.61m22 rounds · 17 companies
Venture capital fundsUS$35.62m6 rounds · 6 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Palo Alto

13Acquisition
2Merger
1Takeover

Most active acquirers

  1. Hggc5
  2. Spark I Acquisition Corporation1
  3. Integrated wealth1
  4. Empowered1
  5. Invesco1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Hercules capital6
  2. Zincfive1
  3. Centralis1
  4. Dutscher Group1
  5. Upwest1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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Investment Industry Landscape of the United States

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Founders and momentum in Palo Alto

Meet the people behind investment industry companies in Palo Alto. 196 of 277 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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