Alpha Edison
Los Angeles · Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
Alpha Edison partners with early-stage entrepreneurs leveraging technology to address emerging market opportunities where consumer and business behaviors are shifting.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 23 of 101 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×10SaaS ×7Fintech ×6Healthtech ×4Biotech ×3Cybersecurity ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3Enterprise Software ×3
HQs:United States×9Kenya×1
Investments · showing 60 of 101
founders shown can be your intro pathAfero develops an IoT platform that enables manufacturers to build and secure connected devices across consumer, industrial, and enterprise applications. The platform powers millions of devices for 200+ product categories and provides security, reliability, AI-ready data, and over-the-air update capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityIoT<UNKNOWN>
IoT platform providing comprehensive and secure connectivity solutions for smart devices, integrating hardware, software, and cloud services.
Alloy provides an identity and fraud prevention platform for financial institutions and fintechs to manage fraud, credit, and compliance risk through real-time data orchestration and AI algorithms integrated with over 200 intelligence sources.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech
Tommy Nicholas(CEO)Laura Spiekerman(President)Charles Hearn(CTO)
Fintech identity verification platform using machine learning to help financial institutions automate onboarding and compliance processes.
Self-directed IRA platform enabling individuals to invest in alternative assets including private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrencies.
Employee engagement platform offering recognition, collaboration, and feedback tools integrated with workplace software.
Mobile app providing wellness and insurance benefits including life, accident, and disability coverage while rewarding healthy habits.
Platform providing small businesses affordable access to dedicated HR managers for compliance, employee relations, and HR policy development.
Cloud-based field service management software for commercial contractors featuring smart scheduling, dispatching, and mobile tools.
Sustainable furniture brand emphasizing customization, modularity, and community-driven designs with advanced technology integration.
Marketing technology platform connecting social media influencers globally to collaborate and cross-promote products and brands.
Platform providing insights into company cultures, employee experiences, and market compensation data through anonymous workplace comparisons.
Mobile app designed to improve intimacy, connection, and communication within relationships through guided exercises and educational content.
Coterie provides commercial insurance quoting and binding software for independent insurance agents and brokers serving small businesses. The platform streamlines underwriting and policy administration for new and small business customers.
InsurTech
Fully digital, data-powered platform for small business insurance offering fast applications, accurate policies, and agent/broker network support.
Healthcare technology company pioneering AI-driven diagnostics to enhance accessibility, affordability, and quality of medical care.
Consumer insights platform providing high-quality, first-party data to help businesses understand and engage their audiences better.
Collaborative platform for managing version-controlled databases, combining Git repository functionality with SQL database capabilities.
Digital fashion platform allowing users to purchase and wear virtual clothing to reduce environmental impact while enhancing online personas.
Offers non-invasive liquid biopsy tests for early cancer detection and precision medicine, with flagship product CancerRadar using innovative blood tests.
Creates and sells eco-friendly digital collectibles and NFTs for music, sports, and entertainment fans to enhance audience engagement.
DISQO provides a cross-platform advertising measurement platform that tracks brand and performance incrementality across media channels including social, TV, programmatic, and digital. The platform serves brands and agencies seeking to measure campaign effectiveness and connect advertising exposure to consumer behavioral outcomes.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
Fresco builds a software platform that connects kitchen appliances, recipes, and content for home cooks, enabling appliance brands to launch connected cooking products faster and at lower cost. The platform serves appliance manufacturers worldwide seeking to integrate smart cooking capabilities across multiple brands.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerIoTSaaS
Smart kitchen technology company offering connected app and smart appliances with guided recipes and real-time cooking assistance.
Specializes in veterinary stem cell therapy, offering stem cell banking and regenerative medicine treatments for pet diseases.
Gallant develops regenerative medicine therapies for veterinary care, bringing treatments from laboratory research into clinical practice for pets.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Valentine Williams(DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS)
AI-driven data warehouse platform purpose-built for fintechs and community lenders to unify disparate data into decision-ready insights.
Digital media platform enabling organizations to collect, organize, and distribute user-generated content for social media campaigns.
Gtxn provides corporate treasury management, FX advisory, and securitization services for cross-border transactions in Africa, with a focus on reducing costs and operational complexity for corporates and investors in Kenya.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechKenya, KE
Daniel Kleinbaum(Group CEO & Founder)Kennedy Osano(CEO (East Africa))Martin Cichowski(COO & CTO)Mehdi Raki(CSO & Head of Investments)
Platform facilitating transactions in global markets with focus on FX management, hedging, and liquidity in emerging markets.
Edtech company enhancing student learning through personalized, data-driven insights and tools for educators.
Real estate technology company leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning for accurate property valuations and market insights.
Assembly is an employee recognition and rewards platform that helps organizations celebrate achievements, milestones, and team contributions to build stronger culture and retention. The platform serves HR and people teams across small to enterprise organizations.
HR TechSaaS
Flexible benefits platform helping companies support employee well-being through customizable perks and reimbursements.
Insurance company providing homeowners with tailored coverage through a user-friendly online platform utilizing advanced technology and data analysis.
Kin is a home insurance provider that offers both self-service and agent-assisted policy purchase and management for homeowners. The company operates through fully licensed carrier partners and emphasizes affordability, ease of use, and customer service.
InsurTech
Sean Harper(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)
Safeguards online identities using advanced facial recognition technology to protect against deepfakes and unauthorized face use.
Fulfillment technology company providing end-to-end logistics solutions for e-commerce brands with inventory management and tracking.
Platform that securely and quickly retrieves patient records across the U.S., integrating with electronic medical records systems to provide structured data output.
Board seats · per SEC filings
what is this? ⓘ$16M raise · filed Oct 2021 · via Steve Horowitz
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Alpha Edison invest at?
- Alpha Edison invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Alpha Edison focus on?
- Alpha Edison focuses on AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, GovTech, Hardware, Healthtech, HR Tech, IoT, LegalTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketing Tech, Marketplaces, New Materials, PropTech, Quantum Computing, Robotics, SaaS, Space Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Alpha Edison located?
- Alpha Edison is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
Similar investors
Everywhere Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm backing founders across diverse sectors and geographies. The firm provides pre-seed and seed capital, actively supports portfolio companies through its founder community, and has demonstrated success in introducing investments to subsequent funding rounds.
Lauder Partners is an investment vehicle managed by Gary Lauder that invests across a diverse range of technology and life sciences sectors, maintaining both active and historical portfolio companies.
Data Collective identifies and supports ambitious company founders developing technology-driven solutions. The firm focuses on companies using innovation to restore predictability in an unstable world, with demonstrated expertise across clean energy, gene therapy, sustainable agriculture, and machine learning applications in healthcare.
Alumni Ventures is one of the most active venture firms in the U.S., providing individual and institutional investors with access to professional-grade venture capital opportunities across diverse stages, sectors, and geographies. The firm manages $1.6B+ in committed capital and leverages its network of 850,000+ community members to source deals and support portfolio companies.
TechSquare Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies across a broad range of sectors including AI, infrastructure, sustainability, and enterprise software.