Harvard endowment nears $68 billion, with about $2.2 billion invested in SpaceX

Harvard endowment nears $68 billion, with about $2.2 billion invested in SpaceX

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2026-10-16 07:38:26
Harvard University said in its annual financial report that its endowment gained 27.1% in fiscal 2026, marking its strongest investment return in five years and lifting the fund’s total size to nearly $68 billion. The report also showed that Harvard holds about $2.2 billion worth of SpaceX shares, a position whose market value is larger than the combined value of all other public holdings disclosed by the university. Harvard Management Company said fiscal 2026 performance was driven mainly by venture capital, public equities, and hedge funds. Private equity now accounts for about 46% of the portfolio, while venture capital and growth-oriented venture investments increased from 24% to 31%.

According to BlockBeats, Harvard University said in its annual financial report on Oct. 16 that its endowment rose 27.1% in fiscal 2026, the school’s strongest investment return in five years, bringing the fund’s total size to nearly $68 billion.

The report said Harvard holds about $2.2 billion in SpaceX shares. The market value of that position exceeds the combined value of all other public holdings disclosed by the university.

Harvard Management Company said fiscal 2026 returns were driven mainly by venture capital, public equities, and hedge funds. Private equity now makes up about 46% of the portfolio, with venture capital and growth venture investments increasing from 24% to 31%.

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