Alante Capital
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $1M – $5M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- Sectors
- Climate, Deeptech, AI +1
- HQ
- Santa Barbara, CA
About Alante Capital
Alante Capital is a venture capital firm with Karla Mora among its key partners, focusing on early to growth-stage investments across multiple sectors. The firm invests in startups operating in aerospace & defense, consumer technology, fintech, and climate sectors, demonstrating a diversified investment approach.
The firm's investment strategy spans from pre-seed through Series B+ rounds, allowing them to partner with companies at various stages of development. Alante Capital's broad sector focus suggests an investment thesis centered on identifying high-potential startups across industries experiencing significant technological disruption and growth opportunities. While specific portfolio details and fund metrics are not publicly available, the firm's multi-stage approach indicates a commitment to supporting portfolio companies through their scaling phases.
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Fund History
- Alante Capital has raised two named vehicles, both California limited partnerships and both disclosed through SEC Form D. Alante Capital Investment Fund I, LP filed its first notice on 1 October 2019 against a $30 million target, recording a first sale of 16 September 2019 and $2.55 million taken in at that point; an amended filing on 30 December 2021 raised total sold to $10.05 million, leaving $19.95 million of the offering unsold.
- Alante Capital Investment Fund II, LP followed on 12 April 2024 with a $50 million target and a first sale of 28 March 2024, reporting $6.52 million initially and $17.03 million by an amendment filed 18 May 2026.
- Karla Mora and Leslie Harwell are the related persons on every filing, with Alante Capital Investment GP II, LLC added as general partner on Fund II. Combined disclosed capital across the two funds stands at roughly $27.1 million.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Alante Capital invest at?
Alante Capital primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is Alante Capital located?
Alante Capital is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Alante Capital focus on?
Alante Capital focuses on investments in Climate, Deeptech, AI, Enterprise. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Alante Capital's typical check size?
Alante Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $5M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
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