Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Hospitality (& Events) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Analytics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobility • Woman Focused |
Stages | Seed, Series A, Series B, Pre-seed |
Investing | United States • Canada |
Investment Range | $500,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $3,000,000 |
Alate Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that specializes in investing in disruptive technologies within the real estate sector, commonly referred to as real estate tech. With a focus on empowering entrepreneurs who are rethinking the impact of technology on real estate, Alate Partners aims to support founders and innovations that promise to positively transform the built environment. They offer investments ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000, with a preferred 'sweet spot' of around $3,000,000. Alate Partners is particularly interested in companies that are in the Seed to Series B stage, including pre-seed rounds, aligning with its expertise in nurturing startups from their nascent stages through to significant growth phases. The firm demonstrates deep domain expertise in real estate combined with a significant background in operations and venture capital investing. Their investment portfolio showcases a diverse array of companies, from those streamlining commercial real estate investment processes with integrated data and insights to those addressing the affordable housing crisis through innovative co-living arrangements. Additionally, Alate Partners takes an active role in the success of their investments by providing more than capital; they ensure the introduction of portfolio companies to a network of influential real estate partners, investors, and founders, facilitating a powerful network effect. Acknowledging that their founders encounter unique challenges and opportunities, Alate Partners is hands-on and collaborative in its approach. Industry experts within the firm stand ready to assist with business development, customer introductions, and sourcing talent. Alate Partners was founded collaboratively by Relay Ventures and Dream, drawing on their considerable resources to promote the entrepreneurs they support. The fund also emphasizes diversity and inclusion, celebrating achievements in equity, evident in their participation and recognition in private capital awards focused on women's achievements in venture capital.