Alante Capital
Venture capitalActively deployingSanta Barbara · Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Also known as Alante Capital Investment
Investment thesis
Alante Capital invests at the early stage in climate tech, deep tech, AI, and enterprise software companies. The firm targets innovation that reduces carbon emissions and brings circularity to the fashion, home, and outdoor industries. It combines a comprehensive investment strategy with deep sector expertise, holding the conviction that strong financial returns and transformative impact can be achieved together without compromise.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 5 of 25 portfolio companiesCircular Economy ×3New Materials ×3Climate Tech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Cleantech ×1Deep Tech ×1Direct to Consumer ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSan Rafael, US
Molly Hayward(Executive Officer, Director)Megan Bent(Director)Lisa Bougie(Director)Morgen Newman(Executive Officer, Director)Eric Dale(Director)
Board seatLisa Bougie· per SEC Form D · $7.5M raise · filed Dec 2021
Mango Materials develops biopolymers and biocomposites as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics for consumer and industrial applications.
BiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsVacaville, US
Novoloop develops chemical technology to break down plastic waste and transform it into performance materials, serving the plastics and chemicals industries in the circular economy transition.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsMenlo Park, US
David Sorin(Director)Jia Yun Yao(Executive Officer, Director)Samuel Suskind(Director)Yu Wen Wang(Executive Officer, Director)Ji Eun Cha(Director)Bill Liao(Director)
Retraced is an AI-based platform for sourcing, product compliance, supplier lifecycle management, and multi-tier traceability, serving fashion and textile brands and their suppliers.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Freedom Rave Wear operates a branded resale platform for pre-loved rave fashion, enabling peer-to-peer and off-price sales of both customer items and brand-direct inventory.
Circular EconomyClimate TechDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Michael Hodgens(Chief AI Officer)inJacob Disraeli(Executive Officer, Director)Sonia Yang(Executive Officer, Director)
Brooklyn, US
Brittany Gage(Director)Matthew Brimer(Executive Officer, Director)Whitney Falk(Director)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Alante Capital invest at?
- Alante Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Alante Capital's typical check size?
- Alante Capital typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
- What sectors does Alante Capital focus on?
- Alante Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Impact & Social Good, New Materials, Retail Tech.
- Where is Alante Capital located?
- Alante Capital is headquartered in Santa Barbara, US.
- Does Alante Capital lead rounds?
- Alante Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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