About
Jamin Ball is a Partner at Altimeter Capital Management, LP, based in Palo Alto, California, where he focuses on growth-stage investments in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven companies. He sits on the boards of notable firms including Airbyte, Clickhouse, dbt Labs, Prisma, and Tabular, and has led investments in companies such as Deel, MotherDuck, Personio, and Starburst. At Altimeter, Jamin's investment approach centers on scaling enterprise and data infrastructure startups, with particular emphasis on cloud metrics and the intersection of open-source and commercial SaaS models.
Prior to joining Altimeter, Jamin was with Redpoint Ventures for nearly five years, leading deals across both early and growth stages in companies like Workato, Monte Carlo, Cityblock Health, and Root Insurance. He began his career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley, building a strong foundation in financial analysis and deal execution before moving into venture capital.
Jamin is recognized in the investment community for his data-driven insights, particularly through his "Clouded Judgement" newsletter and frequent industry commentary on cloud business models and software metrics. He holds a degree from Northwestern University, where he was also a collegiate athlete, and is widely regarded for his expertise in evaluating and scaling technology companies within the enterprise, fintech, and artificial intelligence sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Altimeter Capital | Partner | Jan 2021 to Present | Board Relationships: Airbyte, Clickhouse, dbt Labs, Prisma, Tabular Other Investments: Deel, MotherDuck, Personio, Starburst | 
| Redpoint Ventures | Vice President | Jan 2016 to Jan 2021 | Investments included Workato, Monte Carlo, Cityblock Health, Root Insurance | 
| Morgan Stanley | Investment Banking | Jan 2014 to Jan 2016 | Technology Group Transaction experience includes: - Pure Storage $489MM Initial Public Offering - Square $279MM Initial Public Offering - Sitecore €1,000 sale to EQT - GT Nexus $675MM  sale to Infor -... | 
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Investment Banking | Jan 2013 to Jan 2014 | Technology Group | 
| Metaswitch Networks | Product Marketing Manager | Jan 2011 to Jan 2012 | — | 
Education
Stanford University
Others at Altimeter Capital Management, LP (12)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Principal | CA , United States | |
| Principal | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| JJohn Kiernan | Chief Financial Officer and Partner | Boston, MA , United States | 
| Partner, General Counsel | CA , United States | |
| Partner | CA , United States | |
| Principal | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Partner | CA , United States | |
| Partner | CA , United States | |
| FFreda DUAN | analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States |