# Stewart Alsop

> Stewart Alsop is a seed investor at Alsop Louie Partners backing Software and Internet. See 28 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Alsop Louie Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alsop-louie-partners)
- Location: San Francisco, United States
- Total investments: 28
- Last investment: Dec 2021
- Lead investor: 29%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salsop
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/salsop
- Website: https://about.me/salsop

Stewart Alsop is a co-founder and partner of Alsop Louie Partners. The firm focuses on disruptive and innovative technologies and has made investments in the areas of cybersecurity, predictive analytics, education, and entertainment. Some of the companies the firm has led investments in include Twitch (sold to Amazon), Netwitness, Keyssa,Cleversafe, Wickr, and Lookingglass Cyber Security.Stewart started out as a business journalist and commentator, serving as editor at publications such as Inc. Magazine and InfoWorld. He later started his own newsletter, P.C. Letter, as well as two conferences, Agenda and Demo. In 1996, Stewart changed careers to become a venture capitalist, joining New Enterprise Associates (NEA), a top-tier venture capital firm. He was a general partner with NEA until 2005 and led the firm’s investments in companies such as TiVo, Portola Communications (sold to Netscape), Netcentives, Glu Mobile, and Xfire. Stewart wrote the “Alsop On InfoTech” column for Fortune magazine while at NEA, and later served as a member of the board of directors for Sonos, Inc. from 2005 to 2013.He attended Occidental College.

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $320k–$5.5M |
| Series A | $1.5M–$8M |
| Series B | $4.8M–$17M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 8 | 29% |
| Internet | 5 | 18% |
| Mobile | 3 | 11% |
| Enterprise Software | 3 | 11% |
| iOS | 2 | 7% |

73 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 8 | 29% |
| Series A | 4 | 14% |
| Series B | 3 | 11% |
| Series C | 3 | 11% |
| Funding Round | 3 | 11% |

10 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 19 | 68% |
| Ireland | 1 | 4% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Device Authority | Device Authority provides simple, innovative solutions to address the challenges of securing the Internet of Things (IoT). We help our customers simplify the process of establishing a robust, end-to-end security architecture within the IoT and deliver efficiencies at scale through security automation.IoT brings new security challengesintroduced by the scale and pace of adoption, as well as the physical consequences of compromised security. These challenges cannot be effectively addressed by traditional Information Technology (IT) security solutions. The Device Authority IoT security platform is purpose-built to address these challenges through automated device provisioning, credential management, secure updates and policy-driven data encryption.The IoT promises countless efficiencies, increased competitiveness, improved customer service and even brand new market opportunities. However, deploying strong security is hard and always has been. Deploying strong IoT security is even harder. According to Gartner, by 2020, around 25% of all identified security breaches will involve IoT. To address this, Device Authority introduces a new paradigm of IoT Security Automation that accelerates and simplifies the deployment of strong IoT security.Advanced, policy driven security automation is critical for industrial, healthcare, transportation and other large scale security sensitive IoT environments. Our patented dynamic key technology provides the essential device-based trust anchor for IoT devices, enabling policy-driven provisioning, access control and data protection for mission-critical IoT applications and services.The dedicated IoT Security entity was launched in September 2014 when the Cryptosoft technology was spun out with backing from the current investors. In April 2016 Cryptosoft acquired DeviceAuthority Inc, and subsequently the changed its name to Device Authority Ltd, headquartered in the UK and with a technical development center based in Fremont, CA. | $2.9M | Venture - Series Unknown | Dec 02, 2021 |  |
| Chef Robotics | Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | $5.5M | Seed | May 13, 2021 |  |
| Juked | Juked is building a new social network for esports with the north star mission of bringing fans closer together in an inclusive, all-in-one environment and reduce toxicity from esports discussion. Today, esports discussion and communities are fragmented across Twitter, Reddit, Discord, and Twitch chat - and esports culture has long been mired bythe toxicity that comes with anonymity on the internet. We know that esports fans are sick and tired of "hot take" culture on Twitter and the spam, misogamy, and hatred that is all too common in Twitch chat. This all changes with the launch of the Juked app this Fall. We're bringing together everything fans need to follow, discuss, and engage with the esports they love. Juked was founded by esports veterans Ben "FishStix" Goldhaber and Chris "ChanManV" Chan in 2019. | $1.4M | Equity Crowdfunding | Jan 07, 2021 |  |
| Hover | HOVER is developing the most accurate and usable data set of physical property available to deliver a simpler and more transparent home improvement experience. HOVER drives efficiency and transparency with a mobile app that allows home improvement and insurance professionals to measure, design, and estimate projects in one place; smartphonephotos transform into photo-realistic, accurately measured, and fully-interactive 3D models of any home. Whether insuring, repairing, or improving a home, HOVER provides homeowners and professionals the detailed information needed to produce accurate estimates or appraisals, and a 3D model that professionals can use to explore project details and design options with homeowners.The company was founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California. | $60M | Series D | Nov 17, 2020 |  |
| Meow Wolf | Meow Wolf is forging new territory in location-based experiential entertainment, leveraging its wildfire popularity and creative capacity to develop new IP and maximize revenue potential through its direct-to-consumer platform. The company plans to expand into 10+ locations by 2023 in parallel with significant growth in digital entertainment thatwill bring the Meow Wolf experience to fans worldwide.Meow Wolf delivers these stories through an array of media such as streaming content, VR, AR, live events, and more. The direct-to-consumer platform fans will engage with its creative IP through an exclusive D2C platform that maximizes revenue potential worldwide and gives our fanbase a deeper connection to the brand. It creates immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration. This includes art installations, video, and music production, and extended reality contentThe company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. |  |  | Apr 01, 2018 |  |
| Drop | Drop is a smart kitchen platform specializing in recipe and kitchen appliance technology to connect the whole cooking journey. Over 100 different appliance models from brands like Bosch, Electrolux, GE Appliances, Instant Brands, Panasonic, Kenwood, LG Electronics, and Thermomix can now be controlled from the Drop Kitchen OS platform and the DropRecipes app at the center of it all. With offices in San Francisco, Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain, a love for great food is at its core. Each recipe and appliance partner added to the platform makes for an even stronger Kitchen OS, inspiring home cooks to make food more. | $8M | Series A | Jan 05, 2018 |  |
| Fresco | Fresco is the only technology that seamlessly brings appliances, home cooks, and recipes together. Partnering with the world's biggest appliance makers like BOSCH, Electrolux, GE Appliances, Instant Brands, Kenwood, LG Electronics, Panasonic, and Thermomix, Fresco knows that almost no kitchen has appliances from a single brand. TheKitchenOS–Fresco's neutral, cross-brand platform–is the seamless way consumers interact with their kitchen through whatever interface or appliance they choose. Fresco delivers an effortless cooking experience by connecting dots in the kitchen. Founded in 2012, Fresco currently operates globally and has offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain. To learn more visit: https://kitchenos.com/ | $8M | Series A | Jan 05, 2018 |  |
| ExecThread | ExecThread is the world's largest network of executive-level talent with over 40,000 high-caliber members, whose collective influence is shaping the future of industry. We help hiring companies & recruiters connect with diverse, dynamic leaders; and we help talented exec-level professionals find their dream jobs. By empowering our membercommunity of underrepresented leaders and allies with access to thousands of confidential executive-level jobs and board of director opportunities, ExecThread is upending the traditional practices of executive search and replacing it with a far more transparent, open and inviting process. | $6.5M |  | Sep 14, 2017 |  |
| Reelgood | Reelgood provides a complete guide to online streaming content. It enables users to browse, search, and watch TV and movies from over 150 services. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | $3.3M | Seed | Nov 21, 2016 |  |
| Device Authority | Device Authority provides simple, innovative solutions to address the challenges of securing the Internet of Things (IoT). We help our customers simplify the process of establishing a robust, end-to-end security architecture within the IoT and deliver efficiencies at scale through security automation.IoT brings new security challengesintroduced by the scale and pace of adoption, as well as the physical consequences of compromised security. These challenges cannot be effectively addressed by traditional Information Technology (IT) security solutions. The Device Authority IoT security platform is purpose-built to address these challenges through automated device provisioning, credential management, secure updates and policy-driven data encryption.The IoT promises countless efficiencies, increased competitiveness, improved customer service and even brand new market opportunities. However, deploying strong security is hard and always has been. Deploying strong IoT security is even harder. According to Gartner, by 2020, around 25% of all identified security breaches will involve IoT. To address this, Device Authority introduces a new paradigm of IoT Security Automation that accelerates and simplifies the deployment of strong IoT security.Advanced, policy driven security automation is critical for industrial, healthcare, transportation and other large scale security sensitive IoT environments. Our patented dynamic key technology provides the essential device-based trust anchor for IoT devices, enabling policy-driven provisioning, access control and data protection for mission-critical IoT applications and services.The dedicated IoT Security entity was launched in September 2014 when the Cryptosoft technology was spun out with backing from the current investors. In April 2016 Cryptosoft acquired DeviceAuthority Inc, and subsequently the changed its name to Device Authority Ltd, headquartered in the UK and with a technical development center based in Fremont, CA. |  |  | Oct 17, 2016 |  |

10 of 28 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Tern](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ternplc) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Y Combinator](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/y-combinator) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Scale Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/scale-venture-partners) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Sienna Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sienna-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Start Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/start-fund) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [SV Angel](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sv-angel) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

## About Alsop Louie Partners

VC Fund · San Francisco, United States

Alsop Louie Partners focuses on identifying the most promising entrepreneurs and working with information technology companies specializing in traditional VC parlance and early-stage technology investments. The firm prefers to follow the instincts and experience of the entrepreneurs and invest in all kinds of technology-based ventures. It believesthat it is not the job of venture investors to fund companies that require large amounts of capital, more than $20M, to create a stable, validated business operation.

5 contacts available at Alsop Louie Partners.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jason Preston | Venture Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jason-preston-2 |
| Jim Ward | Venture Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jim-ward |
| Jim Whims | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jim-whims |
| Mark G Fields | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mark-fields-2 |
| William Crowell | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/william-p-crowell |

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## FAQ

### What does Stewart Alsop invest in?

Stewart Alsop invests primarily in Software, Internet and Mobile startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 28 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Stewart Alsop's check size?

Stewart Alsop typically joins rounds of $320k–$5.5M at Seed, $1.5M–$8M at Series A and $4.8M–$17M at Series B. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Stewart Alsop participates in.

### When did Stewart Alsop last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Stewart Alsop closed in Dec 2021. Shizune tracks 28 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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