Alyeska Venture Management

Alyeska Venture Management is a venture capital firm dedicated to fostering early-stage technology companies in Alaska. The firm manages the Alaska Accelerator Fund, established in 2014, which is the state's first seed capital fund. This fund is fully capitalized at $2.3 million from private individual investors and matched by the Anchorage Municipality, focusing exclusively on early-stage Anchorage-based companies. All investors in the fund are Alaskan, representing the state's business community.

The firm's mission is to unite local capital and business expertise to support the growth of Alaskan entrepreneurship. Alyeska Venture Management provides comprehensive professional management throughout the investment process, including business planning, strategy development, fundraising, and growth support. The team is responsible for identifying investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and making final investment decisions, ensuring that portfolio companies have the right product, team, and strategy for each stage of their development.

In addition to raising local capital and investing in local companies, Alyeska Venture Management actively contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Alaska. The firm is partnered with and based out of The Boardroom, Alaska's first coworking space, and supports various entrepreneurial educational events such as 1 Million Cups, Startup Weekend, Investor Forums, and Startup Digest. Alyeska Venture Management is also a member of the Alaska Investor Network, demonstrating its commitment to fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial community in the state.