Christian & Timbers is pleased to announce the appointment of Alim Giga as an Investor at Race Capital, a leading venture capital firm focused on early-stage enterprise AI and infrastructure companies.
Alim Giga’s Background
Alim brings a strong track record across venture capital and technology. He previously served as Partner at Spike Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ fund dedicated to Stanford alumni. Before that, he was part of American Express Ventures and GE Ventures, where he led investments in enterprise, B2B, fintech, and AI/ML sectors.
In addition to his venture experience, Alim held strategic roles at Google, managing a $100M business portfolio, as well as at PayPal and Instart Logic, a startup backed by a16z and KPCB. His background combines operational leadership with investment expertise, aligning closely with Race Capital’s focus on transformative technologies.
Race Capital’s Investment Focus
Race Capital has built a strong reputation for identifying and supporting breakthrough companies in enterprise infrastructure and AI. Its portfolio includes Databricks, Vectara, and Groq, each contributing to the next wave of innovation in data, machine learning, and enterprise systems.
With Alim’s appointment, Race Capital strengthens its ability to support founders building scalable, enterprise-ready solutions. His expertise in AI, fintech, and infrastructure investments will help accelerate the firm’s mission of backing category-defining companies at the earliest stages.
Reinforcing Commitment to AI and Infrastructure
This appointment reflects Race Capital’s long-term commitment to advancing enterprise infrastructure and AI innovation. By bringing on an investor with Alim’s depth of experience, the firm positions itself to continue shaping the landscape of enterprise technologies.