Alpha Edison

Q: When was Alpha Edison last fund created?

Alpha Edison last fund was created/launched in 2023-03-15.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2016

AUM

$1 000 M

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Alpha Edison is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2016. The firm is led by a team of investors, founders, operators, data scientists, and behavioral scientists, including Managing Partner Nick Grouf and Partner Steve Horowitz. They focus on helping entrepreneurs unlock new markets through technology and behavioral insights.

The firm invests primarily in the software, AI, fintech, and deep-tech sectors, with a typical check size ranging from $1 million to $10 million. Alpha Edison targets early-stage investments, including Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, primarily within the United States. Their funds include Alpha Edison II with $147 million AUM launched in 2020 and Alpha Edison III with $30 million AUM launched in 2023.

Notable portfolio companies include Bambee - HR software, BuildOps - construction management software, Alloy - identity verification, Kin Insurance - home insurance, and Red6 - augmented reality technology. These investments reflect Alpha Edison's commitment to partnering with companies that leverage technology to address shifting market demands.

Industry

HealthTech Software SaaS Media and Entertainment Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Consumer Products Deeptech InsurTech

Alpha Edison Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Alpha Edison II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$147 M	April 2020
Alpha Edison III	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$30 M	March 2023

Contacts

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Robey Miller General Partner

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Upendra Shardanand Director of Insights Generation

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FAQs about Alpha Edison

Is Alpha Edison a venture capital or private equity firm?

Alpha Edison is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Alpha Edison located?

Alpha Edison is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.

When was Alpha Edison founded?

Alpha Edison was founded in 2016.

What sectors and industries does Alpha Edison invest in?

Alpha Edison invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Software, SaaS, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Consumer Products, Deeptech, InsurTech.

What is Alpha Edison geographical focus of investments?

Alpha Edison invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Alpha Edison typically invest in?

Alpha Edison invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Alpha Edison investment?

Alpha Edison usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Alpha Edison?

Alpha Edison has around $1 000m assets under management.

When was Alpha Edison last fund created?

Alpha Edison last fund was created/launched in 2023-03-15

What are the contacts of Alpha Edison?

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