The story
Founded by Chamath Palihapitiya in 2011.1
Private company
Social Capital
Logo: Kasman Design, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3
American venture capital firm
Social Capital, formerly known as Social+Capital Partnership, is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California with approximately $2B in assets under management. The firm specializes in technology startups, providing seed funding, venture capital, and private equity.2 It was founded by Chamath Palihapitiya.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2011Founded1
- Industryfinancial services1
- HeadquartersPalo Alto1
- Websitewww.socialcapital.com
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Social Capital, formerly known as Social+Capital Partnership, is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California with approximately $2B in assets under management. The firm specializes in technology startups, providing seed funding, venture capital, and private equity.2
Leadership
Who has led Social Capital, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderChamath Palihapitiya1
Timeline
- 2011Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.socialcapital.com1
- X (Twitter)x.com/socialcapital1
- Facebookwww.facebook.com/socialcapitalLP1
- WikipediaSocial Capital (venture capital firm)
- WikidataQ19903657
Sources
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- 1WikidataSocial Capital on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaSocial Capital on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsSocial Capital logo by Kasman Design, CC BY-SA 4.0