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Walter G. Kortschak

Investor

Founder at Firestreak Ventures · Managing Partner at Kortschak Investments L.P. · Senior Advisor at Summit Partners · Board director at Elliptic

United States

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Senior Advisor and former Managing Director who joined in 1989 and helped establish Summit's West Coast office. Later launched SignalFire and now invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies.

Board director at Elliptic

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Elliptic's investors · 21

1k(x)AustinAlbionVCLondon · since 2021British Business BankSheffield · since 2026Circle & Co.$125K – $750K checks · since 2026Deutsche BankFrankfurt am Main · since 2026Digital Currency GroupNew YorkEvolution Equity PartnersNew York · $20M – $150M checks · since 2021HSBCLondon · since 2025Middlegame VenturesLuxembourgMouro CapitalLondon · $1M – $15M checksNasdaq VenturesRichmond · $2M – $5M checks · since 2026Octopus VenturesLondon · $130K – $1.3M checks · since 2016One PeakLondon · $15M – $150M checksPaladin Capital GroupWashington · $100K – $5M checksSantanderBoadilla del Monte · since 2025SBI Ventures Europe GmbHBerlinSeedcampLondon · $378K – $1.1M checksSignalFireSan Francisco · $250K – $15M checksSoftBank Vision FundLondonVolution VenturesLondonWells Fargo AdvisorsSt. Louis · since 2025

Co-founders at Elliptic

JSJames Smith
James SmithExecutive Officer, Director
AJAdam Joyce
Adam JoyceExecutive Officer
TRTom Robinson
Tom RobinsonFounder

Experience

  1. Firestreak VenturesFoundercurrent2022 — presentUnited States / United Kingdom
  2. Kortschak InvestmentsFoundercurrent2010 — presentUnited States / United KIngdom
  3. Summit PartnersSenior Advisorcurrent2023 — presentUnited States
  4. Summit PartnersFormer Managing Partner2017 — 2023Menlo Park, California, United States
  5. Summit PartnersSenior Advisor & Board Member2010 — 2017Palo Alto, California, United States
  6. Summit PartnersManaging Partner1998 — 2010Menlo Park, California, United States
  7. Summit PartnersGeneral Partner1989 — 1998Menlo Park, CA
  8. SignalFireChairman Emeritus/Founding Investorcurrent2023 — present
  9. SignalFireExecutive Chairman & CIO2017 — 2023San Francisco, California, United States
  10. SignalFireFounding Investor & Advisor2013 — 2017San Francisco, CA
  11. End CueCo-Foundercurrent2013 — presentCulver City, California
  12. Vital InteractionBoard Member & Seed Investorcurrent2023 — presentUnited States
  13. PlaycoBoard Member & Investorcurrent2019 — presentTokyo, Japan
  14. ReziBoard Member & Seed Investorcurrent2024 — presentSeoul, South Korea
  15. Sightline PaymentsBoard Member & Founding Investorcurrent2011 — presentLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
  16. TokuBoard Member & Seed Investorcurrent2020 — presentTokyo, Japan
  17. Finnrick AnalyticsPre-Seed & Founding Investorcurrent2024 — presentUnited States
  18. BLOCKvBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentZug, Switzerland
  19. CaltechMember, Board of Trusteescurrent2012 — presentPasadena, California
  20. BubbleBoard Member2019 — 2023New York, United States
  21. RobinhoodEarly Investor2013 — 2021Menlo Park, California, United States
  22. Palantir TechnologiesEarly Investor2015 — 2020Palo Alto, California, United States
  23. EllipticBoard Member2017 — 2020London, England, United Kingdom
  24. LyftEarly Investor2015 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
  25. The Trade DeskFounding Investor2012 — 2016Ventura, California, United States
  26. First Republic BankFounding Investor2010San Francisco, California, United States
  27. National Venture Capital AssociationMember, Board of Directors2003 — 2007Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  28. E-TEK Dynamics (JDSU)Founding Investor and Chairman1997 — 2000San Jose, CA
  29. McAfeeFounding Investor and Board Member1991 — 1999Santa Clara, CA
  30. Crosspoint Venture PartnersVice President/Associate1985 — 1989Woodside, California, United States
  31. MSC SoftwarePrincipal Software Engineer1982 — 1985Santa Ana, CA

Skills & more

Management8Leadership3Strategy5Strategic Planning2Business Strategy20Vision Development8Venture Capital82Private Equity33EntrepreneurStart-ups49Entrepreneurship51Mergers6
+12 moreBusiness DevelopmentCoachingAnalyticsCorporate DevelopmentCompetitive AnalysisBusiness PlanningAngel InvestingAsset ManagementEnterprise SoftwareFundingEmerging MarketsEquities

Languages English · French · German

From Walter's professional profile.

Deals · 48

TorpagoBoard seat

via Kortschak Investments L.P. · filed Jul 2025 · $6.5M raise

IsometricSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P. · filed Jun 2026

Owner.comSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P. · filed Jul 2020

RobinhoodSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P. · filed Aug 2019

AutodeskSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P. · filed Jul 2018

MomentFeed IncSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P. · filed Sep 2015

Main Street HubSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P. · filed Jul 2015

AelurosSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P. · filed Jan 2012

AnswersSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

AvidSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

CaaMTechSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

ClassDojoSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

CscSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

DiamondmmSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

E*TRADESolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

EquifaxSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

FinnrickSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

First Republic BankSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

Flock FreightSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

ForterSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

Frame.ioSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

Fresh To Home foodSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

GorgiasSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

GradientXSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

HomeboodleSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

JdsuSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

LucySolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

LyftSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

NianticSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

NighthawkradiologySolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

NvaonlineSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

Palantir Technologies Inc.Solo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

PhysiciansformulaSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

PlaycoSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

PropelSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

RainmakerSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

RapidscanSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

Redwood MaterialsSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

ReziSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

Sightline PaymentsSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

SimilitySolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

The Trade DeskSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

WdcSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

Alcatel LucentSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

DavitahealthcarepartnersSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

FinisarSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

McafeeSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

SpirentSolo GP

via Kortschak Investments L.P.

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Other disclosed investments

Investor

8iAlixAlmetraAlphadocAviatoaxodotdevBeauty NotedBlast MotionBluecrewBubbleCharmCommand CodeCrash OverrideCrowdedDasherooDune SecurityEarthly TechnologiesEcoMomEllipticEtchedEvernoteEvntLiveFinni HealthFreshtohomeGigaGigglesGradient XHitpostHugging FaceInkVellInversion CapitalIvy LabsKeepKurtosisLearner-Centered CollaborativeLovelyMemMindShowMotherDuckOpenAIOvermindOwnerPerfectPermit.ioPlatformaticPropel Software SolutionsRafterRavionSauna by WordwareSeismic GamesServiceMeshSHIFTSkyflowSmarthiveSnapletSnitchSoma EnergySPREAD AISprklStability AISwoopTanaTokuTrucoTwentyTwenty (YC S23)UbaloVatomVatomicVital InteractionWater From AirWishlifezeotapZume

Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

Colleagues at Firestreak Ventures

Amir Rustamzadeh
Venture Partner at Firestreak Ventures

Network8

Alex MendezScout
Managing Director Emeritus at Storm Ventures
Amrit SaxenaScout
CEO at SaxeCap Advisors
Andrew SteinwoldScout
Managing Partner at Fermion
Chris GottschalkScout
General Partner at Mouro Capital
Chris ScogginsScout
Partner at SignalFire
Dan ScheinmanScout
Board Director: Zoom, Arista, Sentinel One at Operator Collective
Dana SettleScout
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Greycroft
Davis TreybigScout
Partner at Innovation Endeavors

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Walter G. Kortschak?
Senior Advisor and former Managing Director who joined in 1989 and helped establish Summit's West Coast office. Later launched SignalFire and now invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies.
Where does Walter G. Kortschak work?
Walter G. Kortschak is Founder at Firestreak Ventures and Board director at Elliptic.
What boards does Walter G. Kortschak sit on?
Walter G. Kortschak holds tracked board seats at Torpago.
What companies has Walter G. Kortschak invested in?
Investments tracked here include 8i, Alix, Almetra, Alphadoc, Aviato, axodotdev, Beauty Noted, Blast Motion, Bluecrew, Bubble, Charm, Command Code, and 76 more.
Where did Walter G. Kortschak go to school?
Walter G. Kortschak studied at Caltech (M.S., Engineering); UCLA Anderson School of Management (M.B.A., Finance); Oregon State University (B.S., Engineering).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Finnrick Analytics1

Kenneth O'FrielFounder at Toku