From the idea stage to the world stage

Our edge is our brand. Instantly recognized and universally respected, our brand attracts bright ideas, brilliant entrepreneurs, and investors and corporate partners. The Spencer Trask & Co. brand ensures that, far into the future, we will continue to be — first to see the light.

Net Worth and Networthiness

Our expertise lies in early-stage investments, where the opportunity to generate substantial value is the greatest. Our track record speaks volumes: we have either co-founded or provided initial funding for 13 startups that each surpassed the billion-dollar valuation mark, with their combined peak valuations exceeding $128 billion.

This impressive performance stems from our assessment of the Net Worth potential of each venture as well as its “Net Worthiness” – the capacity to reduce suffering, save lives, foster human connections, and, in the words of Jonas Salk, “Move evolution along.”

In short, Spencer Trask & Co. fosters both Net Worth and Net Worthiness. That means initiating and nurturing enterprises that can generate substantial wealth and advance societal well-being.

“If you’re good enough for Thomas Edison, you’re good enough for me.”

Dave Huber, Co-founder of Ciena Corp.