About
Vivek Goyal is a Partner at Altimeter Capital Management, LP based in California, United States, where he leads investments in global consumer internet companies and technology sectors. His current responsibilities include identifying high-growth opportunities, guiding portfolio companies, and helping shape Altimeter’s strategy in emerging market trends, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and digital consumer platforms.
Prior to joining Altimeter in 2018, Goyal held roles as an Associate at NGP Capital and as a Summer Equity Analyst at T. Rowe Price, following an earlier stint as Senior Business Analyst at A.T. Kearney. Across these positions, he developed a strong expertise in venture capital, private equity, and analyzing transformative technology trends in both public and private markets.
Goyal holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a B.Tech. in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He is recognized for major contributions to the investment industry—including bold bets on generative AI, IPO strategies, and global expansion of technology innovators—with frequent media appearances and thought leadership in the AI and consumer tech landscape.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altimeter Capital | Partner | Jul 2018 to Present | — |
| T. Rowe Price | Summer Equity Analyst | Jun 2017 to Aug 2017 | — |
| NGP | Associate | Jul 2013 to Apr 2016 | — |
| A.T. Kearney | Senior Business Analyst | Jul 2011 to Jun 2013 | — |
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2016 — 2018
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.Tech., Computer Science
2007 — 2011
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 | |
| Partner | CA , United States | |
| Principal | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Partner | CA , United States | |
F Freda DUAN | analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States |