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Erik Kriessmann

Investor

Partner at Altimeter Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Writes $1M – $25M checks

Find your path to Erik

510 people in our graph share verified history with Erik — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Adrianna MaunlockedErik: together at Index Ventures (2020–2023)
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About

Erik Kriessmann built talent teams at Khosla Ventures and Index Ventures, turned growth-stage investor, focusing on software-for-physical-scale companies—defense, space, energy—leveraging talent networks and founder relationships to spot exceptional teams early.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSaaS

Experience

  1. AltimeterPartnercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Mesh Optical TechnologiesInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  3. CastelionBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
  4. Vulcan ElementsBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  5. HadrianBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
  6. K2 Space CorporationBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  7. Permiso SecurityBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  8. Anduril IndustriesInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  9. Base Power CompanyInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  10. SpaceXInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  11. Cockroach LabsBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
  12. BridgeInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  13. FaireInvestorcurrent2018 — present
  14. FoundInvestorcurrent2020 — present
  15. Index VenturesVice President2019 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
  16. Khosla VenturesDirector2017 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
  17. SPMB Executive SearchAssociate2014 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
  18. Modify Watches (acq. by Custom Ink)Business Operations Lead2013 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area

Skills & more

Investing

From Erik's professional profile.

Colleagues at Altimeter Capital

Brad Gerstner
Founder & CEO of Altimeter Capital
Jamin Ball
Partner at Altimeter Capital
John Kiernan
General Partner at Altimeter Capital
Kevin Wang
Partner at Altimeter Capital
Matthew Tolve
General Partner at Altimeter Capital
Megan Carroll Sabel
Investor at Altimeter Capital
Meghan Reynolds
Venture Partner at JAZZ Venture Partners
Pauline Yang
Partner at Altimeter Capital

Network11

Brad GerstnerScout
Founder & CEO of Altimeter Capital
Danny RimerScout
Partner at Index Ventures
Adrianna MaScout
Investor at Index Ventures
Bernard DalleScout
Partner at Index Ventures
Chris AhnScout
Partner at Haun Ventures
Damir BecirovicScout
Investor at Index Ventures
Elliot GeidtScout
Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures
Emil SchaeferScout
Investor at Index Ventures
Jan HammerScout
Investor at Index Ventures
Shardul ShahScout
Investor at Index Ventures
Terrence RohanScout
Managing Director at Otherwise

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Erik Kriessmann?
Erik Kriessmann built talent teams at Khosla Ventures and Index Ventures, turned growth-stage investor, focusing on software-for-physical-scale companies—defense, space, energy—leveraging talent networks and founder relationships to spot exceptional teams early.
Where does Erik Kriessmann work?
Erik Kriessmann is Partner at Altimeter Capital.
What does Erik Kriessmann invest in?
Erik Kriessmann invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Marketplaces, SaaS.
What check size does Erik Kriessmann write?
Erik Kriessmann typically writes checks of $1M – $25M.
Where did Erik Kriessmann go to school?
Erik Kriessmann studied at University of California, Berkeley; San Rafael High School.

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Also attended University of California, Berkeley2,000

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Shared employers

Also worked at Vulcan Elements7

Jeff PetersPartner at Ibex InvestorsDan BorokCo-Founder and Managing Partner at NVP CapitalBrian LitvakVice President at Ibex InvestorsSean SimonsVenture Partner at Never Lift VCChika OgeleAssociate at Newark Venture PartnersMichelle MorrisVenture Partner at Newark Venture Partners

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Also worked at Faire23

Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesErica WaichmanHead of People & Community at Canvas VenturesFarouk RiceChief of Staff at Mythos Ventures Management, LlcRahul MehtaCo-founder at DST GlobalMatt MocharyInvestor at Fortius VenturesCameron SimpsonDirector of Strategy and Operations at JUXTAPOSE VENTURES

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Also worked at Index Ventures132

Danny RimerPartner at Index VenturesAdrianna MaInvestor at Index VenturesAli Fisher SweetInvestor at Index VenturesAna AndreescuInvestor at Index VenturesAndré DuboisInvestor at Index VenturesAvron MarcusInvestor at Index Ventures

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Also worked at Khosla Ventures86

Keith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesDelian AsparouhovPartner at Founders Fund and co-founder of VardaDavid WeidenInvestor at Khosla VenturesSamir KaulInvestor at Khosla VenturesSven StrohbandInvestor at Khosla VenturesAdina TeckluInvestor at Khosla Ventures

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