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Alpha Partners
Alpha Partners is the original pro rata growth investor. The firm co-invests with top VCs by sharing economics with early-stage investors in their most...
Alpha Partners
Alpha Partners is the original pro rata growth investor. The firm co-invests with top VCs by sharing economics with early-stage investors in their most exciting companies, helping those partners exercise pro rata rights in follow-on rounds. It provides growth capital to entrepreneurs while keeping existing investors engaged and rewarding earliest backers.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2013
AUM
$500M (per the firm, 2026)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
Empire State Building, Ste 4215, New York, NY 10118, United States
Principals
Steve Brotman
Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Alpha Partners source its investments?
Alpha does not source cold or lead rounds. It relies on a network of more than 1,000 early-stage VC partners who bring their most promising mid-stage follow-on opportunities. In exchange, Alpha gives the referring VC a portion of its carry, aligning incentives and making the seed investor economically better off for sharing the deal.
Does Alpha Partners take board seats or lead deals?
No. Alpha operates as a silent co-investor in expansion and late-stage rounds. It does not take board seats or lead rounds, which distinguishes it from traditional growth-equity firms and allows it to be a non-competitive capital source for both VCs and founders.
Is Alpha Partners a fund-of-funds or a direct investor?
Alpha is closer to a direct co-investor with a fund-of-funds relationship layer. It writes direct checks into companies alongside existing VC syndicates, but only does so when invited by a seed manager who retains exposure. It does not commit capital to other VC funds as a limited partner.
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