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Microsoft Co-Founder, Paul G. Allen, founded Vulcan Inc. in 1986 with Jo Allen Patton to manage his business and charitable endeavors. Those endeavors include the creation of innovative technologies, award-winning films and vibrant new neighborhoods. Vulcan oversees various business and charitable projects including real estate holdings, investments in more than 50 companies (including Charter Communications, DreamWorks SKG, Digeo Broadband, the Sporting News, the Seattle Seahawks NFL and Portland Trail Blazers NBA franchises, First & Goal Inc., Vulcan Productions, the Seattle Cinerama theatre, Experience Music Project, the Science Fiction Museum & Hall of Fame, Mojave Aerospace Ventures), and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. Vulcan Capital is the multi-billion dollar investment arm that invests in companies at various stages of their development through four dedicated groups. The Venture Capital team invests into promising, early-stage companies across the technology, life sciences and alternative energy sectors. The Growth team makes $10 to $100 million sized investments into category-leading mobile, internet and technology companies on a global basis.
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