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Miami, FL · Invests in US · Website

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Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningClimate & EnergySpace & DefenseEnterprise SoftwareRobotics & AutomationClimate & Clean EnergyAerospace & Defense

Thesis

Brands and technologies reshaping culture. Align invests in early-stage consumer brands with strong brand equity and unit economics, and in frontier technologies (AI/robotics, clean energy, defense) transforming how people live and work. First-check conviction investor with meaningful follow-on capital and co-investment access.

Likely not a fit for

No pure SaaS without consumer or cultural resonance; avoids commodity products without defensible brand; typically avoids deep B2B enterprise without consumer angle

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

12 contacts on file

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Ben Bryce

General PartnerFounder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Neel Chary

PartnerPartner, Growth Capital

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Grant Hosking

General PartnerManaging Partner

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Chris Gardner

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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Greer Love

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Rodrigo Alvarez

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Nik Kolluru

Platform & OpsChief Operating Officer

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Matt Hare

Platform & OpsChief Financial Officer

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Andrew Ferrero

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Portfolio

Figure AIRobotics Automation

Figure is the first-of-its-kind AI robotics company bringing a general purpose humanoid to life, focusing on creating robots that can assist in home environments.

CartaEnterprise Software

Carta provides an end-to-end suite connecting private capital, offering solutions for equity management and fund management, including cap table management, valuations, fund administration, and more.

FIGSEcommerce Marketplaces

FIGS offers high-quality medical uniforms and apparel, including scrubs, lab coats, and accessories designed for healthcare professionals.

AirbnbTravel Hospitality

Airbnb is a global platform that connects travelers with unique accommodations and experiences offered by hosts in over 220 countries. Founded in 2007, the company has grown to include over 5 million hosts and has facilitated more than 2 billion guest arrivals, fostering authentic connections between guests and local communities.

CourseraEdtech

Coursera partners with over 350 leading universities and companies to offer flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning opportunities, including courses, professional certificates, and degree programs.

RadarDeveloper Tools Infra

Radar is a geolocation platform that provides a geofencing SDK and maps API for hyper-accurate location tracking and location-based marketing solutions.

Scout AIRobotics Automation

Building the Robotic Foundation Model for Defense, enabling autonomous agents for military applications.

RadiantAerospace Defense

Radiance Technologies specializes in intelligence analysis and develops innovative solutions for defense and civilian challenges.

The Farmer's DogHealthcare Digital

The Farmer's Dog is an online pet food company that delivers human-grade, freshly made dog food directly to customers. Formulated by board-certified nutritionists, their meals are designed to meet the unique dietary needs of dogs, ensuring high-quality nutrition without preservatives or shelf-stable ingredients.

Terzo AIEnterprise Software

Terzo is an enterprise AI and analytics platform that transforms unstructured business documents into clean, analytics-ready data and helps teams make smarter financial, procurement, and legal decisions.

StarfaceConsumer Apps Social

Starface is a skincare brand focused on acne care, offering products like pimple patches that promote self-expression and confidence.

TouchlandConsumer Apps Social

Touchland is a company that offers sensorial hand sanitizers and fragrance mists, aiming to enhance self-care with luxurious experiences.

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Align Ventures Research Investment Thesis Align Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm targeting "brands and technologies reshaping culture." Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Miami, Florida (with a New York office), the firm operates at the intersection of consumer brands and transformative technologies — backing companies that change how people live, connect, and thrive. The thesis s…

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