Altimeter Capital

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2008

AUM

$12 000 M

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Altimeter is a leading technology-focused investment firm built by founders for founders. Our mission is to help visionary entrepreneurs build iconic companies, disrupt markets and improve lives through all stages of growth. Altimeter manages a variety of venture and public funds and serves as an expert long-term partner to companies as they enter the public markets.

At Altimeter, essentialism is not just the flavor of the day - it’s an ongoing practice. It’s a key to our culture whether thinking about organization, compensation, our portfolio, our investor base and the balance between our work and personal lives. We believe strong cultures require repetition.

Our highly focused team has extensive operational, financial, venture capital and capital markets experience. We are excited and honored to back the entrepreneurs and companies that will help move our global economy forward while making a positive impact in our communities along the way.

Industry

Financial Services IT Services Travel Fashion/Beauty Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Other Real Estate Security Software Telecommunications Transportation MedTech Energy AdTech TravelTech SaaS

Altimeter Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Altimeter Growth Partners Fund IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising SaaS Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$200 M	December 2018
Altimeter Venture Partners Fund VII	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising SaaS Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$553 M	July 2024

Contacts

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Title

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Kevin Wang Partner

Partner

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Gwen Umbach Investor

Investor

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FAQs about Altimeter Capital

Is Altimeter Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Altimeter Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Altimeter Capital located?

Altimeter Capital is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

When was Altimeter Capital founded?

Altimeter Capital was founded in 2008.

What sectors and industries does Altimeter Capital invest in?

Altimeter Capital invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, IT Services, Travel, Fashion/Beauty, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Real Estate, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Transportation, MedTech, Energy, AdTech, TravelTech, SaaS.

What is Altimeter Capital geographical focus of investments?

Altimeter Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Altimeter Capital typically invest in?

Altimeter Capital invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Altimeter Capital investment?

Altimeter Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Altimeter Capital?

Altimeter Capital has around $12 000m assets under management.

When was Altimeter Capital last fund created?

Altimeter Capital last fund was created/launched in 2024-07-17

What are the contacts of Altimeter Capital?

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