Altos Ventures

Founded in 1996, Altos Ventures is a technology investment firm based in Silicon Valley. Through patient and pragmatic investing, Altos partners with early to growth stage technology companies operating in consumer and enterprise sectors, with the goal of building durable and compounding businesses over decades. As a registered investment advisor (

Portfolio
5 companies
Tracked Valuation
$8B
Companies Valued
2 of 5
Location
Burlingame, California, United States
Founded
1996
Team size
66

Investment focus

Altos Ventures's portfolio on More Capital spans enterprise software, fintech, e-commerce & retail. The firm is based in Burlingame, California, United States. Of the 5 portfolio companies tracked here, 2 have publicly reported valuations totaling approximately $8B.

If your company is backed by Altos Ventures

Employees at companies backed by Altos Ventures may encounter this fund's name on their cap table, in board communications, or in funding announcements. Understanding who invests in your employer can provide useful context when evaluating your equity.

What this means for your stock

Institutional investors like Altos Ventures typically hold preferred shares with rights that differ from the common stock or options held by employees. In a liquidity event, preferred shareholders may have liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, or board-level governance rights that affect the value of common equity. The specific terms depend on each company's funding agreements.

Secondary market considerations

Some venture-backed companies allow employees to sell shares on secondary markets, while others restrict transfers. Whether your company permits secondary sales, and under what conditions, is typically governed by the company's equity plan and any applicable right-of-first-refusal provisions — not by the fund itself. However, the presence of institutional investors can sometimes signal the maturity and governance structure of the company.

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Altos Ventures portfolio companies

5 companies tracked on More Capital, sorted by reported valuation. 3 companies do not have a publicly reported valuation.

Top holdings by valuation

By sector

Enterprise Software (3)

Fintech (1)

E-Commerce & Retail (1)

Latest Altos Ventures news

Industries invested in

Frequent co-investors

Funds that most frequently co-invest alongside Altos Ventures in the same companies.

Last verified: 2026-05-28

Portfolio data compiled from public filings, press releases, and industry databases. Valuations are reported figures and may not reflect current market conditions. Not investment advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.