AltaIR Capital

International early-stage venture investment company focused on startups with disruptive ideas and high return potential.

Venture Capital Active San Francisco, United States Est. 2005
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
9
in our dataset
Rounds participated
14
Rounds led
7
Rounds' value
$400.4M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, A Round, C Round, E Round, D Round, B Round, Seed

About

AltaIR Capital is an international early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Igor Ryabenkiy. The firm manages over $600 million in assets across multiple funds and has invested in more than 350 portfolio companies, including 11 unicorns. AltaIR Capital focuses on early to growth-stage companies in sectors such as AI, SaaS, FinTech, InsurTech, healthcare, consumer technology, HR tech, and digital health. The firm has a significant presence in the Israeli tech ecosystem, with offices in Israel and a demonstrated track record of investing in Israeli startups.

Portfolio · 9

OpenWeb
A social engagement platform that builds online communities around digital content and helps publishers foster healthy online conversations.
Led ★ 4 rounds $213.0M committed Latest: 2021-11
KARma Technologies
Develops technology for wireless virtual-reality platforms, combining algorithmic, optical, and mechanical hardware and software features to improve user experience and create an immersive VR experience.
Led ★ 1 round $25.0M committed Latest: 2021-10
Sunbit
Sunbit builds financial technology for real life, easing the stress of paying for life's expenses by giving people more options on how and when they pay.
1 round $130.0M committed Latest: 2021-05
YesChef
An online education platform dedicated to cooking, offering immersive classes taught by world-renowned chefs.
Led ★ 1 round $1.5M committed Latest: 2020-05
SafeHouse Technologies
Mobile-first cybersecurity company providing digital safety and identity protection.
Led ★ 1 round $2.8M committed Latest: 2019-10
ApolloShield
Detects and safely blocks unwanted drone intrusions, tracking down and arresting unauthorized operators.
Led ★ 1 round $2.5M committed Latest: 2016-10
Fantasy Network
An Israel-based company that initially focused on designing and developing an online Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform, later pivoting to other ventures and eventually merging with Bio-Milk.
Led ★ 2 rounds $1.2M committed Latest: 2016-05
YouAppi
A performance-based mobile app marketing and retargeting platform for premium app publishers and brands.
1 round $13.1M committed Latest: 2016-02
Driveway Software
AI and cloud-based driving analytics and usage-based insurance platform for automotive insurers.
Led ★ 2 rounds $11.3M committed Latest: 2015-07

Investment activity

12 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software23
Fintech & Insurtech9
Media & Entertainment Technologies4
Health Tech & Life Sciences4
Aerospace, Defense & HLS2
Retail Platforms2
Automotive & Mobility Technologies2
Agriculture & Food Technologies1

Q&A

What is AltaIR Capital's primary geographic focus for investments?
AltaIR Capital primarily invests in the USA and Israel.
What are AltaIR Capital's key sector focuses?
AltaIR Capital focuses on SaaS, Productivity Tools, FinTech, InsurTech, Digital Health, D2C, and EduTech.
Which portfolio company did AltaIR Capital exit in October 2024?
AltaIR Capital exited Thriver in October 2024 when it was acquired by Gusto.
Can you name a recent exit for AltaIR Capital in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector?
In May 2023, AltaIR Capital exited DiA Imaging Analysis, which was acquired by Philips for $100M.
Which company from AltaIR Capital's portfolio was acquired in May 2023?
YouAppi, a mobile marketing platform, was acquired by Affle for $45M in May 2023.
What was a notable exit for AltaIR Capital in February 2023?
AltaIR Capital exited Xperiti in February 2023 when it was acquired by Ipsos.
Which portfolio company in the Media & Entertainment Technologies sector did AltaIR Capital exit in April 2022?
AltaIR Capital exited GuruShots in April 2022, which was acquired by Zedge for $42M.
What is the most common investment stage for AltaIR Capital?
AltaIR Capital has made 30 Seed stage investments, making it their most common investment stage.
Which sector has the highest number of portfolio companies for AltaIR Capital?
Business Software is the sector with the highest number of portfolio companies for AltaIR Capital, with 23 companies.
Who is a key member of the AltaIR Capital team?
Dr. Igor Ryabenkiy is a General Partner and founder at AltaIR Capital.
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