Karla Mora
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Alante Capital
Focus
Climate, AI
About Karla Mora
Karla Mora runs Alante Capital's unusually narrow single-industry VC strategy focused exclusively on technology and infrastructure around the apparel value chain, building structured partnerships with global brands like Levi's, Nike, and adidas who share pricing and operational data under NDAs to help vet startups and secure board seats despite small checks. Her approach stems from economic development work in fragile markets including six months in Kabul, leading her to frame venture investing as working from the inside of an industry to solve what she calls waste across overproduction, unsold inventory, materials, and carbon through early bets on invisible infrastructure like biodegradable polyester made from captured methane and fiber-recycling tech that separates cotton-poly blends.
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Investment Profile
Karla Mora is a Founder and Managing Partner, Alante Capital at Alante Capital, based in Santa Barbara, CA.
Karla's investment focus spans Climate, AI, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Karla Mora?
Karla Mora is a Founder and Managing Partner, Alante Capital at Alante Capital, based in Santa Barbara, CA. Their investment focus includes Climate, AI.
What does Karla Mora invest in?
Karla Mora focuses on investments in Climate, AI through Alante Capital. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What firm is Karla Mora at?
Karla Mora is currently at Alante Capital, headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, serving as Founder and Managing Partner, Alante Capital.
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