Almaz Capital Partners

Almaz Capital is a global early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in Portola Valley, California, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany. The firm invests in technology startups addressing global markets, with a focus on disruptive deep-tech and B2B software sectors such as AI/ML, IoT, cybersecurity and enterprise infrastructure. Almaz seeks to bridge founders from emerging regions, particularly Central and Eastern Europe, to global networks and resources while supporting portfolio company growth from seed through Series A and later rounds. Its limited partners have included institutional investors such as the European Investment Fund and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The firm’s portfolio spans dozens of companies with multiple exits and public outcomes, and it engages actively with founders on scaling and commercialization strategies.