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Alexander Rosen

Investor

Managing Partner at Ridge Ventures Β· Board director at Habu Β· Board director at Safe graph Β· Board director at Vouch Financial

San Francisco, California

Writes $1M – $7M checks Β· typically $4M

About

Alexander Rosen is Managing Partner and co-founder of Ridge Ventures, where he invests in B2B software companies applying AI to change end-user experiences. He was previously a Partner at Sprout Group leading its Internet and Software group, began his venture career as an associate at General Atlantic Partners, and earlier developed software for Telcordia and AT&T Bell Labs. He holds BS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Economics from MIT and an MBA from Stanford.

ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Board director at Habu

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Habu's investors Β· 7

Norwest Venture PartnersMenlo Park Β· $10M – $30M checks Β· since 2021Ridge VenturesSan Francisco Β· $2M – $7M checks Β· since 2021Snowflake VenturesMenlo Park Β· $1M – $20M checks Β· since 2021super{set}San Francisco Β· since 2021SupersetSan Francisco Β· since 2021Ulu VenturesPalo Alto Β· $2M checks Β· since 2021WingPalo Alto Β· $200K – $20M checks Β· since 2021

Co-founders at Habu

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MATT M. KILMARTINExecutive Officer, Director

Board director at Safe graph

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Safe graph's investors Β· 10

Akkadian VenturesSan Francisco Β· $250K – $10M checksClocktower VenturesSanta Monica Β· $100K – $20M checksCorazon CapitalChicago Β· $150K – $500K checksDnx VenturesTokyo Β· $1M – $5M checksmark vcAustinRidge VenturesSan Francisco Β· $2M – $7M checksSapphire VenturesMenlo Park Β· $5M – $20M checks Β· since 2021SignalFireSan Francisco Β· $250K – $15M checksU.S. Air Forcesince 2022Vast VenturesFt. Lauderdale Β· $100K – $1M checks

Co-founders at Safe graph

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Auren HoffmanExecutive Officer, Director

Board director at Vouch Financial

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Vouch Financial's investors Β· 1

Ridge VenturesSan Francisco Β· $2M – $7M checks Β· since 2014

Co-founders at Vouch Financial

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KuoYee Richard LeeExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. Ridge VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2006 β€” presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessGSB Trust Board Member. Chair, Venture Fund Groupcurrent2017 β€” presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  3. OnticBoard Observercurrent2020 β€” present
  4. Horizon3.aiSeed Investorcurrent2020 β€” present
  5. MaintainXSeed Investorcurrent2019 β€” present
  6. SafeGraphBoard Membercurrent2017 β€” presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  7. ThirdLoveInvestorcurrent2012 β€” presentSan Francisco, California
  8. OfferFitBoard Observer2023 β€” 2025
  9. MintedBoard Member2008 β€” 2023San Francisco Bay Area
  10. SmartlingBoard Member2011 β€” 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
  11. BrazeInvestor2013 β€” 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
  12. Chubbies ShortsBoard Member2014 β€” 2021
  13. FastlyInvestor and Board Observer2014 β€” 2019San Francisco Bay Area
  14. MindMeldBoard Member2011 β€” 2017San Francisco Bay Area
  15. Krux DigitalBoard Member2011 β€” 2016San Francisco Bay Area
  16. VidibleBoard Member2013 β€” 2014San Francisco Bay Area
  17. Sprout GroupGeneral Partner1996 β€” 2003
  18. General Atlantic PartnersJunior Associate1993 β€” 1994
  19. Credit SuisseAnalyst1990 β€” 1993

Skills & more

Software17E-commerce58New Media15Internet Services4Entrepreneurship50Strategic Partnerships28Venture Capital23Start-ups26Corporate Development11Mergers & Acquisitions8Product Management8Business Development8
+12 moreAngel InvestingMobile DevicesAnalyticsVenture FinancingGo-to-market StrategyPrivate EquityProduct MarketingMobile ApplicationsStrategySaaSEnterprise SoftwareSoftware as a Service (SaaS)

From Alexander's professional profile.

Deals Β· 3

Outlier AIBoard seat

via Ridge Ventures Β· filed Feb 2018 Β· $6.4M raise

Vouch FinancialBoard seat

via Ridge Ventures Β· filed Jan 2015 Β· $5K raise

MaintainXLed round

via Ridge Ventures

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Led

Horizon3.ai

Board seats

GoodDayHabuKetchLoopOnticRetail ZiplineSafeGraphSquid AI

Investor

(Acq'd by Braze)Blue BoxBraze, Inc.ChubbiesFastlyHabuKruxMindMeldMyNewPlacemySimonSideStep

Sources: the firm's website Β· SEC Form D filings.

Colleagues at Ridge Ventures

Akriti Dokania
Venture Partner at Ridge Ventures
Alayzain Rizavi
Principal at Ridge Ventures
Brendan Baker
Partner at Rackhouse Venture Management Lp
Derrick Lee
CFO at Ridge Ventures
Eliyahou Amsellem
Associate at Ridge Ventures
Gil Penchina
Partner at Ridge Ventures
Jeffery Ponders
Principal at Ridge Ventures
Karen Otani Brewer
Head of Investor Relations at Ridge Ventures

Network12

Peter ThielScout
Co-founder & Partner at Founders Fund
David J. BlumbergScout
Founder and Managing Partner of Blumberg Capital
Mike GhaffaryScout
Advisor at Canvas Ventures
Mike SmerkloScout
Co-Founder and Managing Director at Next Coast Ventures
Minn KimScout
Advisor at Ridge Ventures
Brendan Baker
Partner at Rackhouse Venture Management Lp
Brian Mesic
Managing Director at Ankona Capital
Eric Wiesen
General Partner at Bullpen Capital
Indy Guha
Investor at VMG Partners
Jeffery Ponders
Principal at Ridge Ventures
Mary Boyajian
Analyst at Ridge Ventures
Michael Marcellin
Investor at Ridge Ventures

Investors connected to Alexander in public investor directories β€” a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexander Rosen?
Alexander Rosen is Managing Partner and co-founder of Ridge Ventures, where he invests in B2B software companies applying AI to change end-user experiences. He was previously a Partner at Sprout Group leading its Internet and Software group, began his venture career as an associate at General Atlantic Partners, and earlier developed software for Telcordia and AT&T Bell Labs. He holds BS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Economics from MIT and an MBA from Stanford.
Where does Alexander Rosen work?
Alexander Rosen is Managing Partner at Ridge Ventures and Board director at Habu and Board director at Safe graph and Board director at Vouch Financial.
What does Alexander Rosen invest in?
Alexander Rosen invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
What check size does Alexander Rosen write?
Alexander Rosen typically writes checks of $1M – $7M.
What boards does Alexander Rosen sit on?
Alexander Rosen holds tracked board seats at GoodDay, Habu, Ketch, Loop, Ontic, Outlier AI, Retail Zipline, SafeGraph, Squid AI, Vouch Financial.
What companies has Alexander Rosen invested in?
Investments tracked here include Horizon3.ai, MaintainX, (Acq'd by Braze), Blue Box, Braze, Inc., Chubbies, Fastly, Habu, Krux, MindMeld, MyNewPlace, mySimon, and 1 more.
Where did Alexander Rosen go to school?
Alexander Rosen studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (MBA); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics).
Does Alexander Rosen lead rounds?
Yes β€” Alexander Rosen has led 2 tracked investments.

Same school

Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business1,385

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Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology1,387

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Shared employers

Also worked at Stanford University Graduate School of Business180

Michael McBrideInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Elliot GeidtManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesRenee ShahPartner at Redpoint VenturesDeena ShakirPartner at Lux CapitalBlair ShaneInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Jules MaltzInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)

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Also worked at Ontic7

Victoria TreygerGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesMike DoddGeneral Partner at Silverton PartnersBob NyePartner at JMI EquityJim RuddenOperating Advisor at Elsewhere PartnersMac WilliamsPartner at JMI EquityThomas KopeckyCo-Founder & Advisor at Ontic

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Also worked at SafeGraph5

SushInvestor at Flex Capital PartnersAuren HoffmanGeneral Partner at Flex Capital PartnersAndrew IsraelFounder at PropelAuthKaushik IskaFounder at PeerDBSimon YuFounder at Speakeasy

Also worked at Krux Digital5

HowardAdvisor at Clear VenturesMike GalgonChief Executive Officer at Global PartnershipsVivek VaidyaFounding General Partner at super{set}Tom ChavezInvestor at super{set}Maggie FinchInvestor at Ascend Venture Capital