Alta Berkeley Venture Partners

A private equity and venture capital firm specializing in technology investments across Europe and Israel. The firm focuses on sectors such as communication and computing technology, including semiconductors, components, systems, and software, as well as medical technology, encompassing medical devices, bio-chips, and bioinformatics. It primarily invests in seed, early-stage, and late-stage companies, with initial investments ranging from $1.5 million to $3 million, and follow-on investments between $4 million and $8 million. The firm prefers to take a lead role in its investments and seeks to exit through public offerings, acquisitions, and trade sales in the United States and Europe. The firm was founded in 1982 and is based in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Geneva, Switzerland. Notable investments include Teradici Corp, a Canadian company specializing in high-quality graphics and multimedia content transmission to virtual desktops, and Siliquent Technologies Inc, a U.S. developer of advanced Ethernet processing technology for server networking, network storage, and clustering applications. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes a hands-on approach, working closely with portfolio companies to drive growth and innovation. Over the years, Alta Berkeley Venture Partners has built a reputation for identifying and nurturing high-potential technology companies, contributing to the advancement of various technological sectors. Its strategic focus on both early and late-stage investments allows it to support companies at different growth phases, providing the necessary capital and expertise to achieve success in competitive markets. The firm's commitment to fostering innovation and technological advancement continues to guide its investment decisions and partnerships.