From the Idea Stage to the World Stage
Illuminating What's Next
At Spencer Trask & Co., we help when it matters most—during the conception phase, when ideas are fragile, uncertain, and full of possibility. Taking the formative and strategic steps, we march into the unknown to turn mere concepts into tangible products, services, and ultimately, into world-leading ventures that carry humanity toward a brighter future.
Our focus has always been ventures with the power to improve lives—delivering cures, services, and experiences that offer both prosperity and purpose. This is a double bottom line – enhancing both net worth and net worthiness.
- Net Worth: Our management team co-founded or first funded twelve startups that each grew to valuations exceeding $1 billion. More are on the way.
- Net Worthiness: Beyond financial success, our ventures have alleviated suffering, saved lives, and connected billions of people—improving global well-being on a massive scale.
By creating both societal vitality and wealth, we apply life-supporting capitalism to uplift everyone.
The Team
The Spencer Trask team has discovered major medical, scientific, and technological breakthroughs and played a seminal role in launching the firms that scaled them. With deep experience across venture creation, science, and enterprise building, we bring the discipline, imagination, and long-term commitment required to convert a mission into reality. Together, we nurture ventures that matter for investors, society, and the future of humanity.
Executive Leadership
Kevin Kimberlin
Chairman
William Clifford
CEO emeritus
Paul Latchford
Managing Director
Neil Edwards
Managing Director
Kerry Safir
Chief of Staff
Jamie Dunne
Chief Communications Officer
Ron Buesing
Chief Technology Officer
