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Karl Alomar

Investor

Managing Partner at M13 · Board director at A2 Labs · Board director at Roger Labs · Board director at Ex Quanta

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $12M checks · typically $3M

About

Karl Alomar is a managing partner at M13, where he has helped build the firm and works with founders across investing, the Propulsion platform, and Launchpad incubation. Before venture, he founded his own technology companies and scaled DigitalOcean from an early-stage startup to its NYSE IPO, and also has operating experience in fintech (with offices in London, New York, and Shanghai) and hospitality. He favors a measured, diligence-driven investment approach over reacting to hype cycles.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechFuture of WorkHealthtech

Board director at A2 Labs

Intro paths

In turn, Karl can intro founders to A2 Labs's investors below.

Board director at Roger Labs

Intro paths

In turn, Karl can intro founders to Roger Labs's investors below.

Co-founders at Roger Labs

YA
Yunus AnsariExecutive Officer, Director
YIYusef Iskandar
Yusef IskandarExecutive Officer, Director
KK
Keyur K ShahFounder

Board director at Ex Quanta

Intro paths

In turn, Karl can intro founders to Ex Quanta's investors below.

Co-founders at Ex Quanta

RJ
Ryan JanssenExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
PB
Paul BlankleyExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. M13Managing Partnercurrent2019 — present
  2. DigitalOceanChief Operating Officer2013 — 2018greater new york city area
  3. China Export FinanceCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officer2004 — 2010Greater New York City Area
  4. Clearview Networks IncCo-Founder and Chief Executive1998 — 2001Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  5. Petrotec IncVP - International Development1994 — 1998

Skills & more

Start-ups67New Media15Emerging Markets21Trade Finance3Venture Capital29Corporate Development22Entrepreneurship73New Business Development7International Business2Private Equity9Strategic Partnerships14Restructuring3
+12 moreAngel InvestingMergersDue DiligenceValuationIncubationMergers & AcquisitionsFinancial ModelingStart-up VenturesBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyExecutive ManagementInvestments

From Karl's professional profile.

Deals · 3

Roger LabsBoard seat

via M13 · filed Jul 2026 · $24.5M raise

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A2 LabsBoard seat

via M13 · filed Jan 2025 · $8.6M raise

Ex QuantaBoard seat

via M13 · filed Jul 2024 · $8.8M raise

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

Other disclosed investments

Investor

BaselayerEstuaryMakoraPreparedTeleskopeZenlytic

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

Colleagues at M13

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Karl Alomar?
Karl Alomar is a managing partner at M13, where he has helped build the firm and works with founders across investing, the Propulsion platform, and Launchpad incubation. Before venture, he founded his own technology companies and scaled DigitalOcean from an early-stage startup to its NYSE IPO, and also has operating experience in fintech (with offices in London, New York, and Shanghai) and hospitality. He favors a measured, diligence-driven investment approach over reacting to hype cycles.
Where does Karl Alomar work?
Karl Alomar is Managing Partner at M13 and Board director at A2 Labs and Board director at Roger Labs and Board director at Ex Quanta.
What does Karl Alomar invest in?
Karl Alomar invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech.
What check size does Karl Alomar write?
Karl Alomar typically writes checks of $100K – $12M.
What boards does Karl Alomar sit on?
Karl Alomar holds tracked board seats at A2 Labs, Ex Quanta, Roger Labs.
What companies has Karl Alomar invested in?
Investments tracked here include Baselayer, Estuary, Makora, Prepared, Teleskope, Zenlytic.
Where did Karl Alomar go to school?
Karl Alomar studied at Columbia Business School (MBA); Imperial College London (BEng, Electrical/Electronic Engineering); Harrow School (A-Levels, Maths).

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