About
Pauline Yang is a partner at Altimeter Capital Management, LP, a technology-focused investment firm based in Menlo Park, California. As a key member of the firm's investment team since 2017, she is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and supporting investments in high-growth technology companies across both public and private markets. Her portfolio includes notable investments in Confluent, Epic Games, Gitlab, H1, Reify Health, Transposit, Unity, UiPath, and Workato, and she holds board roles with several of these organizations.
Yang specializes in the software, AI, fintech, and broader enterprise technology sectors, with a particular focus on companies at the intersection of software and artificial intelligence. Prior to Altimeter, she worked at Berkshire Partners, where she focused on vertical software and consumer investments, and she began her career in M&A transactions at Blackstone, giving her strong experience in private equity and deal execution.
She holds a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College and is recognized for her expertise in identifying and supporting innovative technology businesses as they scale. Her significant achievements include leading major investments that have contributed to the growth and transformation of industry-leading technology companies, establishing her as a notable figure in the venture and growth equity landscape.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altimeter Capital | Partner | Aug 2017 to Present | Investments include: Now Public: Confluent, Gitlab, UiPath, Unity, 23andMe Privates: Workato, Transposit, Reify Health, Pine Labs, Hopin, H1, Epic Games, Density |
| Workato | Investor and Board Observer | Jan 2021 to Present | — |
| Reify Health | Investor and Board Observer | Apr 2022 to Present | — |
| H1 | Investor and Board Observer | Nov 2021 to Present | — |
| Transposit | Investor and Board Member | Aug 2020 to Present | — |
| GitLab Inc. | Investor | Sep 2019 to Present | — |
| Epic Games | Investor | Oct 2018 to Present | — |
| Unity Technologies | Investor | Sep 2018 to Present | — |
| Berkshire Partners | Associate | Aug 2015 to Aug 2017 | — |
| The Blackstone Group | M and A Analyst | Jun 2013 to Jun 2015 | — |
Education
Dartmouth College
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 | |
| Partner | Palo Alto, CA , United States | |
J John Kiernan | Chief Financial Officer and Partner | Boston, MA , United States |
| Partner, General Counsel | CA , United States | |
| Principal | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Partner | CA , United States | |
| Partner | CA , United States | |
F Freda DUAN | analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States |