Art Berliner is the Managing Director and co-founder of Walden Venture Capital. See sector focus and contact routes.
Art Berliner is the Managing Director and co-founder of Walden Venture Capital, a firm he established in 1974 in San Francisco, where he has led over 100 technology and consumer investments. His investment thesis focuses on “Sprout Stage” companies targeting mass markets, with sector interests spanning digital media, cloud services, and technology-enabled services. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, Berliner has consistently backed early-stage ventures from inception through successful IPOs and M&A exits. Notable portfolio companies include Food52, TodayTix, meUndies, and Mode Media (formerly Glam), alongside earlier exits like Printronix and Gymboree. Berliner also serves as a Senior Advisor at Kapor Capital and holds board seats at meUndies and Attn: Grace. A distinctive aspect of his profile is his long tenure—over 50 years—at Walden and his passion for collecting contemporary art, though he has no widely cited public writing on investment philosophy.
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