Attractor Ventures
Overview
MARKET Private venture capital firm that invests primarily in Internet, enterprise software, and telecommunications companies. (So private that it declined to participate in this survey.) Reportedly prefers later-stage investments and targets mostly California companies. Portfolio IPOs for 2000 were CrossWorlds Software, Nuance Communications, and Support.com. Previous IPO companies include Vignette and AdForce; currently has investments in privately held companies including BizRate.com and Catena Networks. FINANCE Will not disclose current amount of capital under management. However, according to Venture Economics, it has invested $180 million in 33 portfolio companies as of May 2001. Limited partners include such technology luminaries as Halsey Minor (CNet founder), Marc Andreessen (Loudcloud chairman and Netscape cofounder), and Andy Bechtolsheim (Sun Microsystems cofounder). Typically invests in ten new companies per year. Cofounder and partner Harvey Allison was formerly a senior technology analyst for Amerindo Investment Advisors; cofounder and partner Gigi Brisson was formerly a technology fund manager with Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Company.
Investment Focus
- Focus on internet, enterprise software, and telecommunications sectors
- Preference for later-stage investments
- Targeting companies based in California
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Attractor Ventures invest in?
Attractor Ventures invests in Telecommunications, Internet and Enterprise Software, and is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Attractor Ventures is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Attractor Ventures invest at?
Attractor Ventures backs companies at Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage.
Which regions does Attractor Ventures invest in?
Attractor Ventures invests across United States.
What companies has Attractor Ventures invested in?
Attractor Ventures's portfolio includes Nuance Communications, CrossWorlds Software, Support.com, BizRate.com and Catena Networks.
How do I contact Attractor Ventures?
Attractor Ventures's contact details — including phone — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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