AltaIR Capital

What they do

Founded in 2005 by Igor Ryabenkiy, AltaIR Capital is an international venture capital firm that invests in early and growth-stage technology companies. The firm has a global presence with a focus on the US, Europe, and Israel. AltaIR Capital positions itself as a "guiding star" for startups, aiming to not only provide capital but also to nurture and guide founders from the initial idea to market leadership. The firm is known for backing companies with disruptive ideas and high-return potential, having supported several startups that went on to achieve unicorn status.

What they look for

AltaIR Capital backs the world's most promising startups with disruptive ideas and high return potential. Their focus is on early to growth-stage companies, with a particular interest in AI and SaaS solutions where they see tremendous potential for transformative innovation. The firm emphasizes the importance of a motivated team, a strong product vision, a scalable business model, and a large potential market. Founder Igor Ryabenkiy's philosophy is rooted in his own experience as an entrepreneur, approaching venture capital as a "builder, not just a financier."

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, AI, Edtech, Consumer

Based

San Francisco, US