Aligned Partners

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2011

AUM

$125 M

Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Series A Pre-seed Seed Series B

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Aligned Partners is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, founded in 2011 by Jodi Sherman Jahic and Susan Mason. The firm is known for its commitment to aligning the interests of investors and entrepreneurs, promoting capital efficiency, and enabling startups to maintain high ownership stakes. Each partner brings over two decades of experience in venture capital, offering deep expertise to their portfolio companies.

The firm focuses on early-stage technology investments, especially in sectors like communications, security, and wireless technology. With $125 million in capital across three funds, Aligned Partners supports companies that prioritize lean operations and strategic growth. Their philosophy revolves around providing the necessary resources and guidance without overburdening startups with excess capital.

Notable investments by Aligned Partners include companies such as Securent, Alteon, Gadzoox, SilverTail Systems, and Actineon. The firm is praised for its disciplined approach and support for capital-efficient startups, helping them achieve their potential while retaining significant control over their ventures.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Digital Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services IT Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Networking SaaS Security Software Telecommunications Technology Music HealthTech

Aligned Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Aligned Partners Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Music HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$50 M	December 2024

Contacts

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Title

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Susan Mason Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

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Jodi Sherman Jahic General Partner

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FAQs about Aligned Partners

Is Aligned Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Aligned Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Pre-seed, Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Aligned Partners located?

Aligned Partners is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.

When was Aligned Partners founded?

Aligned Partners was founded in 2011.

What sectors and industries does Aligned Partners invest in?

Aligned Partners invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Digital, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Networking, SaaS, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Technology, Music, HealthTech.

What is Aligned Partners geographical focus of investments?

Aligned Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Aligned Partners typically invest in?

Aligned Partners invests in companies and startups at Series A, Pre-seed, Seed, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Aligned Partners investment?

Aligned Partners usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Aligned Partners?

Aligned Partners has around $125m assets under management.

When was Aligned Partners last fund created?

Aligned Partners last fund was created/launched in 2024-12-31

What are the contacts of Aligned Partners?

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