Alta Partners
Alta Partners invests in healthcare companies developing life-science products and technology-enabled services.
At Alta Partners, trust, focus, and impact shape how the team works with entrepreneurs and investment partners. The firm builds small, focused portfolios so it can maintain a high bar and dedicate more time to each investment. Its team brings decades of healthcare experience across business cycles, combining entrepreneurial experience with seasoned investing and a commitment to helping healthcare work better for patients.
Founded in 1996, Alta Partners invests in healthcare and life sciences, with a focus that includes curative therapeutics and technology-enabled healthcare services. The firm partners with entrepreneurs addressing significant problems through scientific innovation and new models of care delivery. Alta reports that its life sciences portfolio has produced more than 90 FDA-approved products, while its technology-enabled services companies treat hundreds of thousands of patients each year. Its history includes 12 funds and a portfolio of companies across biotechnology, therapeutics, and healthcare delivery.