Cascade Investment, based in Colorado Springs, provides wealth management, investment advice, financial planning, retirement planning, nonprofit asset management, insurance services, and retirement planning. It has a history of investing in startups with an average value of over $1 billion and typically participates in rounds with 4-5 other investors. The firm has a preference for investing in biopharma and energy sectors and has notable portfolio startups such as Ginkgo BioWorks, Convoy, and Sapphire Energy. Cascade Investment is known for its focus on aligning the interests of clients and investment managers and emphasizes individualized investment portfolios tailored to meet specific needs and objectives.