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Altos Ventures

Altos Ventures is a California-based generalist that leads Series A and Series B rounds, with checks ranging from $100k to $30 million.

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Entry stageSeries A, Series B
Check size$100K to $30M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Altos Ventures

3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Anthony LeeManaging DirectorHe previously worked at McKinsey & Company and led marketing for three startups.
Han KimCo-Founder & Managing DirectorHe previously served as a captain in the U.S.
Ho NamCo-Founder & Managing DirectorHe focuses on software, mobile, and internet technology investments.

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Writes $100K to $30M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%
Does not invest inWe don’t chase trends or hot sectors. We avoid overfunded areas and prefer companies taking idiosyncratic approaches to solving big problems.
How to reach them[email protected]

In their words

Altos VenturesWe are privileged to invest on behalf of institutional investors, most with charitable, educational, or non-profit missions. Serving entrepreneurs is a calling for us, analtos.vc
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.

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On these lists

Series A investors in United States1790Series B investors in United States563Series A investors in California480Series B investors in California233Series A investors1867Series B investors604

Questions

What stage does Altos Ventures invest in?

Altos Ventures reports entry at series a, series b.

How much does Altos Ventures invest?

Altos Ventures reports checks of $100K to $30M.

Does Altos Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Altos Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Altos Ventures?

Anthony Lee (Managing Director), Han Kim (Co-Founder & Managing Director), Ho Nam (Co-Founder & Managing Director).

Is Altos Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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