Attractor Investment Management

Overview

Attractor Investment Management is a private venture capital firm that specializes in investing in internet, enterprise software, and telecommunications companies. The firm primarily focuses on later-stage investments and targets companies based in California. As of May 2001, Attractor had invested $180 million in 33 portfolio companies, including notable IPOs such as CrossWorlds Software, Nuance Communications, and Support.com. The firm's limited partners include technology leaders like Halsey Minor, Marc Andreessen, and Andy Bechtolsheim. Attractor typically invests in ten new companies per year, demonstrating a consistent commitment to fostering growth in the technology sector. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes identifying and supporting companies with strong growth potential in the internet and software industries, aiming to drive innovation and value creation in these sectors. Attractor's approach combines strategic capital deployment with active involvement in portfolio companies, leveraging its network and expertise to enhance business development and operational efficiency. This methodology has contributed to the firm's reputation as a significant player in the venture capital landscape, particularly within the California technology ecosystem.

Investment Focus

• Focus on internet, enterprise software, and telecommunications sectors
• Preference for later-stage investments
• Targeting companies based in California

Portfolio Companies