Where does Al Sambar work?

Al Sambar is General Partner at XRC.

What check size does Al Sambar write?

Al Sambar typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.

Where did Al Sambar go to school?

Al Sambar studied at US Naval Academy (BS); United States Naval Academy (Bachelor of Science (BS)).

Al Sambar

Investor

General Partner at XRC

San Jose, California

Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $3M

About

Al Sambar is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Onfire Health, a patient financing platform designed for functional medicine, longevity, and cash-pay wellness practices. He previously spent 25 years in management consulting focused on retail and consumer industries, and served as a General Partner at XRC Ventures investing in early-stage retail technologies, sustainable commerce, and healthcare companies. Sambar has maintained an active investing career since 2008 and serves as a Venture Partner at XRC Ventures.

Invests in

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech

Experience

Onfire HealthChief Executive Officercurrent2026 — present
Onfire HealthCo-Founder, President & CROcurrent2025 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
XRC VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2020 — presentUnited States
RiseFund LLCManaging Membercurrent2015 — presentSan Jose, California, United States
Heartland Capital PartnersGeneral Partnercurrent2008 — presentCleveland, Ohio, United States
FillogicBoard Member2024 — 2025
Recurate | Resale Made EasyStrategic Advisor & Investor2020 — 2025
Kurt Salmon, part of Accenture StrategyManaging Director, Retail Digital & Innovation Strategy2016 — 2020Greater New York City Area
Kurt Salmon, part of Accenture StrategyManaging Partner, North America Retail & Consumer2015 — 2016Greater New York City Area
Kurt Salmon, part of Accenture StrategyPartner - Leader of Softlines Market Vertical2011 — 2014Greater New York City Area
Kurt Salmon, part of Accenture StrategyPartner2001 — 2011Greater New York City Area
Kurt Salmon, part of Accenture StrategyManagement Consultant1994 — 2000Greater New York City Area
US NavyNaval Officer1987 — 1994

Skills & more

Go-to-Market StrategyFounder / EntrepreneurshipPatient FinancingStrategic PartnershipsHealthcare FintechStrategic Vision1Account Management1Partner Relationship Management1Startup Development1Strategic PlanningBoard Development1Angel Investing1

+12 more

Strategic InitiativesAnalytical SkillsVenture InvestingBoard LevelRetailVenture FinancingStart-up VenturesVenture CapitalBusiness InnovationBusiness PlanningSupply Chain ManagementOperations Management

Languages English

From Al's professional profile.

Colleagues at XRC

Amanda Bell

VP of Public Relations at XRC

Andrew Ross

Senior Advisor and Venture Partner at XRC

Ayla Jeiroudi

Investment Associate at XRC Labs

Courtney Kucharczyk

Chief of Staff at XRC

Dan Bulteel

Marketing executive for companies such as WPP, adidas, TikTok/ByteDance, & Build A Rocket Boy at XRC

Daphne Carmeli

Founder, Entrepreneur, CEO, Angel Investor, Philanthropist, Advisor and Board Member at XRC

Diana Melencio

General Partner, Brand Capital Fund at XRC

Ed Baklor

Executive leader in guest experience & hospitality at XRC

Network6

Caitlin StrandbergScout

Venture Partner at Red Swan Ventures

Diana MelencioScout

General Partner, Brand Capital Fund at XRC

Andrew Ross

Senior Advisor and Venture Partner at XRC

Dorothy Sumption

Head of Investor Relations at 137 Ventures

John Buccheri

Principal at XRC

Kelly Chen

Investor, Brand Capital Fund at XRC

Investors connected to Al in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Al Sambar?: Al Sambar is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Onfire Health, a patient financing platform designed for functional medicine, longevity, and cash-pay wellness practices. He previously spent 25 years in management consulting focused on retail and consumer industries, and served as a General Partner at XRC Ventures investing in early-stage retail technologies, sustainable commerce, and healthcare companies. Sambar has maintained an active investing career since 2008 and serves as a Venture Partner at XRC Ventures.
Where does Al Sambar work?: Al Sambar is General Partner at XRC.
What does Al Sambar invest in?: Al Sambar invests in Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Retail Tech.
What check size does Al Sambar write?: Al Sambar typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
Where did Al Sambar go to school?: Al Sambar studied at US Naval Academy (BS); United States Naval Academy (Bachelor of Science (BS)).