Altimeter Capital

Technology-focused investment firm founded by Brad Gerstner, managing both public and private capital. Known for growth-stage investments in transformative technology companies and SPAC transactions including the 23andMe merger.

Location
Menlo Park, USA
Founded
2008
AUM
$15B+
Investment Range
$50M - $500M
Portfolio Companies
2
Focus
generalist
Fund Stages
series-c, growth

Investment Thesis

Altimeter Capital invests in transformative technology companies at growth stage, with expertise in both public and private markets. In healthcare, they focus on technology-enabled healthcare companies that can achieve significant scale and market impact. They are known for taking concentrated positions in high-conviction investments.

Team

Partners / Managing Directors (Health & Bio Focus)

  • Brad Gerstner - Founder & CEO
  • Jamin Ball - Partner

Other Key Team Members

  • Ram Parameswaran - Partner

Focus Areas

  • Healthcare Technology
  • Consumer Health
  • Digital Health
  • Life Sciences
  • Technology
  • SaaS
  • Fintech

Notable Exits

  • 23andMe - SPAC Merger (2021, merged with VG Acquisition Corp)
  • Snowflake - IPO (2020, NYSE: SNOW)
  • Unity Technologies - IPO (2020, NYSE: U)

Sources

Portfolio Companies

NameLocationFoundedCategories
23andMeSunnyvale, California, USA2006
genomics-sequencingconsumer-health-app+1
BenchlingSan Francisco, California, USA2012
softwarebiotech-software+3