Overview
Karl Alomar is a Managing Partner at M13[1], a venture capital firm. Alomar is a serial entrepreneur turned venture investor who has built and sold high-growth businesses across various market segments and now invests in early-stage technology companies on behalf of M13[2]. Alomar holds an MBA from Columbia Business School[8] and a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Imperial College London[9], with over 20 years of experience in executive management roles[2]. Prior to joining M13 in January 2019[3], Alomar served as Chief Operating Officer at DigitalOcean from April 2013 to December 2018[4]. Earlier career positions include Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of China Export Finance from February 2004 to April 2010[5] and Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Clearview Networks Inc from May 1998 to September 2001[6].
Profile introduction
Serial entrepreneur turned venture investor, built and/or sold high growth businesses in various market segment: but now I invest in early stage technology companies that excite me on behalf of M13. MBA from Columbia Business School in New York and a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Imperial College London. Strong technology pedigree and over 20 years experience in executive management roles in institutionally funded businesses.
Career history
- Managing PartnerJan 2019 to presentM13
- Chief Operating OfficerApr 2013 to Dec 2018DigitalOcean
- Co-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerFeb 2004 to Apr 2010China Export Finance
- Co-Founder and Chief ExecutiveMay 1998 to Sep 2001Clearview Networks Inc
- VP - International DevelopmentJun 1994 to May 1998Petrotec Inc
Education
MBA2001 - 2003Columbia Business School
- BEng, Electrical/Electronic Engineering1991 - 1994Imperial College London
- A-Levels, Maths1986 - 1991Harrow School
In the news
- VC Spotlight: Karl Alomar, Managing Partner, M13We caught up with M13’s Karl Alomar to discuss his path from founder to
investor, what he looks for before the rest of the market catches on, where
the AI stack is still underbuilt, why founders need to truly master their
businesses, and much more.
Tech:NYC · Oct 1, 2026
- The Builders Stage brings practical strategies for scaling startups to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026The Builders Stage is returning to TechCrunch Disrupt, bringing together founders, startup operators, and investors for practical conversations on what it takes to build and scale.
TechCrunch Startups · Sep 2, 2026
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