
Alpha Edison
Description
Alpha Edison is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm that strategically invests in technology-driven innovation. The firm distinguishes itself by focusing on companies that harness data and applied intelligence to either create entirely new markets or significantly transform existing ones. Their investment thesis often revolves around identifying businesses with strong network effects and scalable models, aiming to back disruptive technologies that can achieve substantial market penetration and long-term growth.
The firm primarily targets growth-stage companies, typically participating in Series A, B, and C funding rounds. Alpha Edison's typical initial check sizes range from approximately $5 million to $25 million, reflecting their commitment to providing significant capital to support portfolio companies through critical expansion phases. This investment range allows them to support companies from their early commercialization efforts through to more mature scaling. The firm has demonstrated a consistent ability to raise substantial capital, with their third fund, Alpha Edison III, closing at $300 million, following previous funds of $150 million and $250 million, respectively.
Alpha Edison's portfolio spans diverse sectors, including fintech, healthcare technology, consumer platforms, and enterprise software, all unified by a common thread of leveraging advanced technology and data analytics. Their approach involves not just capital injection but also strategic guidance, leveraging their deep industry expertise to help founders navigate complex market dynamics and accelerate their growth trajectories. The firm's commitment to long-term partnerships and its focus on data-centric businesses position it as a key player in the venture capital landscape for transformative technology companies.
Investor Profile
Alpha Edison has backed more than 107 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 39 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Ireland, Australia.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, FinTech, Health Care.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $25M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (29%)
- Seed (27%)
- Series B (20%)
- Series Unknown (9%)
- Series C (8%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Series D (2%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
- Undisclosed (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (98%)
- Ireland (1%)
- Australia (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Fintech
- Health Care
- Financial Services
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Saas
- E-commerce
- Insurtech
- Information Technology
- Insurance
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