Alex Kurland

Partner

Alex Kurland

AI Infrastructure Fintech

Alex joined Menlo Ventures in 2026 and helps lead the firm’s growth-stage investing practice. He focuses on AI-native companies across infrastructure, software, and financial technology.

Alex was previously a partner at Meritech and Kleiner Perkins, where he invested in Clay, Datadog, DoorDash, Kalshi, Looker, OpenEvidence, Slack, Snowflake, and UiPath.

Alex gravitates toward highly technical and ambitious founders. He believes people and talent are the atomic unit of every generational company and, especially in today’s competitive environment, companies need a mission that inspires and attracts the type of people who can shape the future.

On a personal note, Alex lives in Mill Valley with his wife, daughter, and French Bulldog.

Supported by: Anna Arevalo, [email protected]

Investment Portfolio

Carta
Carta is a software platform for founders, investors, and employees to manage cap tables, equity, and ownership.

Milestones

  • 2012 - Founded
  • 2017 - Partnered, Series C

Leadership

Henry Ward
Co-Founder & CEO
OpenEvidence
OpenEvidence is an AI copilot for doctors that helps them make high-stakes decisions at the point of care.

Milestones

  • 2021 - Founded
  • 2026 - Partnered, Series D

Leadership

Daniel Nadler
Founder & CEO

Carta

Carta is a software platform for founders, investors, and employees to manage cap tables, equity, and ownership.
Carta is a software platform for founders, investors, and employees to manage cap tables, equity, and ownership.

Milestones

  • 2012 - Founded
  • 2017 - Partnered, Series C

Leadership

Henry Ward
Co-Founder & CEO

OpenEvidence

OpenEvidence is an AI copilot for doctors that helps them make high-stakes decisions at the point of care.
OpenEvidence is an AI copilot for doctors that helps them make high-stakes decisions at the point of care.

Milestones

  • 2021 - Founded
  • 2026 - Partnered, Series D

Leadership

Daniel Nadler
Founder & CEO