
AltaIR Capital
Description
AltaIR Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm with a strong focus on early-stage technology companies globally. Established with a mission to identify and back disruptive ideas, the firm primarily invests in Seed and Series A rounds, though it also participates in select Series B opportunities. Their investment philosophy emphasizes scalable business models and innovative solutions across diverse sectors, demonstrating a keen eye for emerging trends in the digital economy.
The firm's investment strategy is broad yet targeted, covering areas such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), FinTech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and various marketplace models. AltaIR Capital seeks out companies that possess strong founding teams and the potential for significant market impact and high growth. Their portfolio reflects a global reach, with investments spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia, underscoring their commitment to a diverse and international investment landscape.
AltaIR Capital manages multiple funds, with reported assets under management exceeding $300 million. This substantial capital base allows them to support a wide array of promising startups. The firm has built an extensive portfolio comprising over 300 companies, showcasing their prolific investment activity and long-term commitment to their ventures. Typically, AltaIR Capital's initial cheque sizes for first-time investments range from $100,000 for very early seed-stage companies to as much as $5,000,000 for more developed Series A opportunities, reflecting their flexibility in supporting companies at different points in their early growth journey.
Investor Profile
AltaIR Capital has backed more than 356 startups, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 38 rounds, about 11% of its total and boasts 33 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, Russian Federation.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $100K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (63%)
- Series A (15%)
- Pre Seed (10%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
- Series B (2%)
- Undisclosed (2%)
- Angel (2%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Series C (1%)
- Series D (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (64%)
- Israel (12%)
- Russian Federation (11%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Canada (2%)
- Ukraine (1%)
- Germany (1%)
- Singapore (1%)
- Cyprus (1%)
- India (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- E-commerce
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Apps
- Saas
- Health Care
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Internet
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