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WS Investments

WS Investments Co. is the private investment fund of law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. The fund's contributions come from Wilson Sonsini partners.

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WS Investments

WS Investments Co. is the private investment fund of law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. The fund's contributions come from Wilson Sonsini partners. WS Investments invests in promising tech clients selected by partners. The fund was created in 1978 to give lawyers a financial stake in their clients' success. Partner Mario Rosati manages the investment fund, setting an annual budget agreed upon by the firm partnership.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

1961

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Palo Alto

Corporate office

Palo Alto, CA, United States

Frequently asked questions

How does WS Investments source its deal flow?

Deal flow originates primarily through the parent law firm's corporate practice, which advises thousands of emerging companies on formation, venture financings, M&A, and public offerings. This embedded position within the legal infrastructure of Silicon Valley startup creation gives the investment team visibility into companies earlier than most institutional venture investors. The firm sees deal flow at the point of incorporation and initial counsel, often before a formal venture round is contemplated.

Does WS Investments commit to external venture funds or only make direct investments?

The primary known activity is direct early-stage investing in portfolio companies. The firm's proprietary capital model—investing the partnership's own capital rather than managing third-party funds—gives it flexibility on hold periods and follow-on decisions. There is no public record of the firm participating as a limited partner in external venture capital funds.

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