5 investors at Altimeter, based in Menlo Park, CA with $15B under management.
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Founder & CEO, Altimeter
Brad Gerstner built Altimeter as a life-cycle platform that can back technology companies from early stage through IPO and beyond, allowing him to partner with founders over very long arcs rather than handing them off between separate funds. He's an unusually public communicator for a VC, co-hosting BG2Pod with Bill Gurley and regularly moderating conversations with top AI and tech leaders like Sam Altman and Satya Nadella to shape his investment theses.
Partner, Altimeter
Erik Kriessmann is a Partner at Altimeter Capital, where he focuses on investments across a diverse range of technology sectors including artificial intelligence, fintech, enterprise software, consumer technology, biotechnology, cybersecurity, climate tech, developer tools, robotics, and SaaS. At Altimeter, Kriessmann contributes to the firm's growth-stage investment strategy, working with companies that are scaling innovative technology solutions. His broad sector coverage reflects Altimeter's approach to identifying transformative companies across multiple technology verticals. Kriessmann brings a comprehensive understanding of technology markets and helps portfolio companies navigate the challenges of scaling their businesses in competitive markets.
Investor, Altimeter
Gwen Umbach is an Investor at Altimeter Capital, a technology-focused investment firm that invests in both public and private companies. At Altimeter, Umbach evaluates investment opportunities across multiple technology sectors including artificial intelligence, fintech, enterprise software, consumer technology, biotech, cybersecurity, climate tech, developer tools, robotics, and SaaS platforms. Altimeter is known for its dual approach to investing, maintaining positions in both high-growth public technology companies and promising private startups. Umbach's role involves analyzing market trends, conducting company research, and supporting Altimeter's investment decisions across the technology landscape. Her work contributes to Altimeter's strategy of identifying transformative technology companies that can deliver sustainable growth over time.
Partner, Altimeter
Jamin Ball is a Partner at Altimeter Capital, where he focuses on investments across multiple technology sectors including AI, fintech, enterprise software, consumer technology, biotech, cybersecurity, climate tech, developer tools, robotics, and SaaS. Ball is widely recognized for his analytical approach to understanding software and technology markets, particularly through his popular newsletter and content focused on cloud software metrics and market dynamics. At Altimeter, he leverages his deep understanding of software business models and market trends to identify investment opportunities across various stages and sectors. His public market and growth-stage investment perspective, combined with his analytical framework for evaluating technology companies, has made him a respected voice in the venture capital and technology investment community.
Partner, Altimeter
Thomas Reiner is a Partner at Altimeter, where he focuses on investments across multiple high-growth technology sectors including artificial intelligence, fintech, enterprise software, consumer technology, biotechnology, cybersecurity, climate solutions, developer tools, robotics, and SaaS platforms. As part of Altimeter's investment team, Reiner works with companies at various stages of development, leveraging the firm's expertise in growth-stage investing and public market insights. Altimeter is known for its dual focus on private growth investments and public market investing, providing a unique perspective on technology trends and market dynamics. Reiner's broad sector focus allows him to identify cross-industry opportunities and support entrepreneurs who are building innovative solutions across the technology landscape.
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