Investors and Partners
Our ventures have received more than $5 billion in investments from these strategic, institutional, and corporate partners.
The Spencer Trask Edge
What gives Spencer Trask & Co. its unique advantage? A rare combination of history, brand, and perspective:
- An Iconic Brand: A name synonymous with breakthrough ideas, trusted by generations of innovators and investors alike.
- A Powerful Network: Entrepreneurs gain access to accomplished operators, scientists, and advisors who have navigated the complexities of scaling transformative technologies.
- A Tradition of Foresight: From Edison’s bulb to the networks powering today’s AI, Spencer Trask has consistently recognized paradigm-shifting ideas before others saw their potential.
As optical networking pioneer David Huber—protégé of laser inventor Gordon Gould—once said: “If you’re good enough for Thomas Edison, you’re good enough for me.” That sentiment reflects the enduring draw of the Spencer Trask legacy: a firm where innovators stand on the shoulders of giants.
This is more than legacy. It is a call to action. We believe the greatest opportunities are born at the frontier, where others hesitate and where conviction matters most. We champion the bold, the obsessive, the visionaries whose ideas are too urgent to wait for consensus. For them, Spencer Trask is not just a partner but a force multiplier—providing the belief, the resources, and the patience to transform sparks of imagination into engines of progress.
If you are driven to solve problems that truly matter, to build companies that leave an imprint on history, then you belong here. The world is waiting for its next great leap. The question is: are you ready to take it with us?
Join Us
Spencer Trask & Co. exists for entrepreneurs who want to invent the future. Partnering with the firm means:
- Credibility from one of the most iconic names in venture history.
- A network of seasoned leaders who can help navigate uncharted territory.
- A philosophy that values both financial returns and contributions to society.
The invitation is simple: join us in building companies that matter. The legacy continues. The mission endures. The future is open to those who are first to see the light.
Stories from the Titans of Innovation:
Nobel prize winner Walter Gilbert on launching the first human genome company
CEO of the world’s first cell phone venture
Bain co-founder George Bennett on starting the evidence-based medicine revolution
Peter Sprague: Chairman of National Semiconductor, the first analog chip company, on Nolan Bushnell, who launched the video game industry
Ciena CTO explains the Internet
Dave Huber on the Dawn of the Internet
Leonard Kleinrock, father of the Internet, and Kevin Kimberlin kick off the Internet Anniversary
