
Alpha Square Group
Description
Alpha Square Group is a New York-based investment firm specializing in global innovation across both public and private markets. Founded with a focus on long-term capital appreciation, the firm distinguishes itself by providing strategic support and deep domain expertise to its portfolio companies. They aim to partner with disruptive companies that are poised for significant growth and market leadership, leveraging a flexible investment mandate that spans various stages of a company's lifecycle, though with a clear inclination towards growth and late-stage opportunities.
The firm's investment strategy is centered on identifying and backing innovative companies that are transforming industries globally. While their mandate allows for flexibility, Alpha Square Group frequently participates in significant funding rounds for high-growth technology and innovation-driven businesses. Their portfolio often includes companies in fintech, enterprise software, artificial intelligence, and consumer technology, reflecting their commitment to sectors at the forefront of technological advancement. They are known for their patient capital approach, seeking to build lasting relationships with founders and management teams.
Alpha Square Group manages substantial capital, with reports indicating assets under management exceeding $3 billion as of 2021. This significant capital base enables them to make meaningful investments in large, often late-stage, funding rounds. Their impressive portfolio features several prominent unicorns and market leaders, including investments in companies like Databricks, Stripe, Chime, and Klarna. These investments highlight their capability to deploy significant capital into highly valued private companies, often participating in rounds that total hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars. The firm's involvement typically signifies a strong belief in the company's long-term potential and market impact.
Investor Profile
Alpha Square Group has backed more than 20 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Arab Emirates.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Typical check size: $10M – $100M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (20%)
- Series A (20%)
- Series C (20%)
- Series D (15%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Secondary Market (5%)
- Series F (5%)
- Seed (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- United Arab Emirates (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Fintech
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Machine Learning
- Blockchain
- Finance
- Financial Services
- Saas
- Cloud Computing
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