Partner
Alan MacIntosh
Board Partner, Real Ventures
- Firm
- Real Ventures
- Title
- Board Partner
- Role
- Partner
- Known as
- Investor
Record updated 17 September 2026
About
“You’ve only got so many days on the planet. While you’re here, you owe it to yourself to have the biggest possible impact.” Alan has been building, operating and investing in businesses at the intersection of wireless and the internet since the 1990s. After cofounding a number of notable venture funds including GSM Capital and Acta Wireless, he joined with John and JS to cofound Real Ventures in 2007. A dedicated mentor, Alan sees himself as a demanding yet empathetic coach: helping on important issues, highlighting strategic opportunities, and looking for possibilities for his portfolio companies to exit. He works primarily with startups using emerging software technologies (mobile, digital media, deep learning, preventative healthcare), and is also interested in creating new markets with connected devices.
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