Alex Garcia Lautzenheiser

Principal, UP.Ventures atUP PartnersCalifornia

Alex Garcia Lautzenheiser is a principal, UP.Ventures at UP Partners, which invests at seed, series a in defense and space, logistics and mobility, industrial, with checks of $1M to $10M.

What Alex can write

Writes checks of$1M to $10M
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

UP Partners writes $1M to $10M checks, larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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Who is Alex Garcia Lautzenheiser?

Alex Garcia Lautzenheiser is a principal, UP.Ventures at UP Partners, which invests at seed, series a in defense and space, logistics and mobility, industrial, with checks of $1M to $10M.

How much does Alex Garcia Lautzenheiser invest?

Alex Garcia Lautzenheiser invests through UP Partners, which writes checks of $1M to $10M at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Alex Garcia Lautzenheiser?

A warm intro from a founder UP Partners backed works best.

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