Altos Ventures

Altos Ventures is a Menlo Park-based venture capital firm, founded in 1996, with an office in Seoul. It focuses on early-stage investments in consumer and technology companies, spanning both consumer and enterprise sectors such as enterprise SaaS, FinTech, e-commerce, and consumer brands. The firm seeks high-growth, capital-efficient, founder-led companies and frequently acts as lead institutional investor. It supports portfolio companies from inception through global expansion, with initial investments typically starting around $0.5 million and follow-ons that can exceed $100 million in a single round. Altos Ventures manages more than $8 billion in assets under management and has backed more than 100 companies worldwide, aiming to build lasting value beyond capital through strategic partnerships, operational experience, and global reach.

James Dai

Partner

Brittany Hargest

Partner

Haemin Jeong

Associate

Hodong Nam

Managing Director

Catherine Shin

Investor

Tae Yoon

Partner

Zac Mohring

Principal

Past deals in Series G

Toss

Series G in 2022
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Toss

Series G in 2020
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Roblox

Series G in 2020
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that fosters virtual interactions and shared experiences among users. Founded in 2004 by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel, it is headquartered in San Mateo, California. The platform allows users to create and explore immersive 3D environments, enabling them to play, learn, and socialize. It is particularly popular among audiences under the age of 18, ranking as one of the top entertainment destinations for this demographic based on engagement metrics. The vast array of interactive experiences is developed by a global community of creators utilizing Roblox Studio, a desktop design tool provided by the platform. Roblox's growth is largely driven by word-of-mouth, with millions of new users joining each month, highlighting the strong community aspect of the platform.

Demandbase

Series G in 2015
Demandbase is a developer of an account-based marketing platform tailored for business-to-business (B2B) companies seeking to optimize their revenue generation while utilizing fewer resources. The platform integrates advertising, marketing, sales, and analytics, allowing sales and marketing professionals to effectively identify and engage with high-potential accounts. By leveraging a combination of proprietary data and artificial intelligence, Demandbase enables organizations to align their sales and marketing efforts, ensuring that time and budget are directed toward accounts most likely to convert. Additionally, the company offers a pay-as-you-go service for acquiring B2B marketing lists, sales leads, and email marketing solutions, thereby enhancing clients' overall marketing performance.
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