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Altair Engineering

Troy, US · Delaware corporation · 2,643 employees on LinkedIn

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Founders & leadership

JRJames R. Scapa
James R. ScapaFounder, Chairman and CEO1985–2025James Scapa founded Altair Engineering, which developed computational intelligence software for automotive, aerospace, defense, and other industries, and served as the company's CEO until its acquisition by Siemens in March 2025. Following the acquisition, he co-founded Escape Investment Management, a family office investing in technology innovation.
BCBrett Chouinard
Brett ChouinardChief Operating Officer and President2010–2021Brett Chouinard is an executive officer at Altair Engineering with experience in management across engineering, sales, and technical support, and expertise in simulation software, design optimization, and aircraft engines.
HNHoward N. Morof
Howard N. MorofExecutiveHoward N. Morof served as CFO of Altair Engineering, a publicly traded technology company, where he guided the company through its 2017 IPO and led multiple equity and debt offerings. Prior to Altair, he held CFO positions at three growth-stage companies in fintech, mortgage banking, and distribution, and has extensive experience with acquisitions, joint ventures, and financial controls.
JK
Jan KowalNamed on SEC filing
JE
James E. BrancheauNamed on SEC filing
RH
Richard HartNamed on SEC filing

Board

SE
Steve EarhartBoard director
SA
Shekar AyyarBoard director
TH
Trace HarrisBoard director
MB
Mary BoyceBoard director
SC
Sandy CarterBoard director
JA
Jim AndersonBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$8.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2017–2024

▶$3.4MraisedJul 2024 · 9 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James R. ScapaExecutive Officer
  • Steve EarhartDirector
  • Shekar AyyarDirector
  • Trace HarrisDirector
  • Mary BoyceDirector
  • Sandy CarterDirector
  • Jim AndersonDirector
Offering amount
$5.2M
Amount sold
$3.4M
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.1MraisedOct 2017 · 65 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steve EarhartDirector
  • Jan KowalDirector
  • Trace HarrisDirector
  • Brett ChouinardExecutive Officer
  • James E. BrancheauDirector
  • James R. ScapaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard HartDirector
  • Howard N. MorofExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$5.1M
Amount sold
$5.1M
First sale
Sep 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Michigan
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Altair Engineering went on to found or lead other companies.

Miles MahoneyPresident of HiQube, Simulation & Analytics division of AltairFounded Veracity Industrial Networks +2Akanksha JagwaniSoftware EngineerFounded SixsenseChristopher MortonOptimisation Products ManagerFounded ELEM

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
Univa

Univa developed workload-management and cloud-orchestration software, notably Univa Grid Engine, to schedule and optimize compute-intensive jobs across on-premises and cloud environments.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Altair Engineering?
Altair Engineering was founded by James R. Scapa.
How much funding has Altair Engineering raised?
Altair Engineering has disclosed $8.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Altair Engineering headquartered?
Altair Engineering is headquartered in Troy, US.