How long does Altara take to make an investment decision?
Our full process typically takes 3 to 6 months, depending on the depth of diligence and round dynamics. We usually give a first decision—whether we're going deeper or not—within 1 to 2 weeks of the first meeting.
Do you invest in companies you don't already know?
Yes—we're always open to cold inbounds. While many of our investments are with founders we've known for some time, we're happy to meet great teams at any stage of the journey.
What stage do you invest at?
We typically invest at Series A or B, once there's meaningful commercial traction—generally $1M+ in annual revenue. We rarely invest earlier unless there's a pre-existing relationship and a very high bar of conviction.
Partnership Style
Are you open to co-leading or syndicating rounds?
Yes. While we lead our rounds, we're happy to co-invest with trusted VC partners or invite strategic co-investors and LPs into rounds where it benefits the company.
What ownership do you target?
We typically aim for at least 10% ownership at entry.
Check Size & Structure
Do you take board seats?
We generally take a board seat when we lead. Every partner brings a different lens, but we aim to be highly engaged without being overbearing. We check in regularly between meetings and help with hiring, fundraising, GTM, and governance.
Do you help companies raise their next round?
Yes. At Series B and C, we help with round design, investor introductions, and context-setting. As companies scale, our support shifts toward governance, strategy, and providing the ingredients needed to run and grow the business.
Geography
Do you invest in Southeast Asian startups?
Yes—Southeast Asia is our primary focus. We invest in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Do you invest outside Southeast Asia?
Yes. Around 30% of our capital is allocated to select global markets—India, Korea, the U.S., and Hong Kong—where we have long-standing founder relationships or strong internal conviction.
Other Questions
Are you more likely to invest in repeat founders?
We're always excited to work with repeat or second-time founders—especially those we've partnered with before. That said, we evaluate every opportunity based on its own merits.
