Nathan Wu

DESCO employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative tools to uncover independent, hard-to-find sources of return across global public and private markets. Their investment activities may be divided into three broad categories—systematic strategies based on quantitative and computational techniques, discretionary strategies based primarily on human analysis, and hybrid strategies that combine systematic and discretionary approaches to investing.

Abdiel seeks over a three- to five-year time horizon to deliver attractive absolute returns and to outperform the US equity markets while minimizing the likelihood of permanent impairment of the funds’ capital. The firm invests capital for the long-term in a concentrated portfolio of high-quality businesses. The Funds’ ten largest investments frequently comprise more than 75% of invested capital.

Lightspeed Venture Partners invests in companies located across the globe, primarily in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of enterprise, consumer, health and fintech sectors. It provides financing for seed, early and later stage capital requirements. It acts as a lead investor and also makes follow-on investments.

Functions as a College/University

Section 32 invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on artificial intelligence, physical AI, cybersecurity, computational biology, infrastructure and enterprise sectors. It participates in early-stage transactions.

Develops formal verification platform for smart contracts and blockchain ecosystems