# Alma

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/alma-4

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.tryalma.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $17M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 16, 2026)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Founded in 2024 and based in California, US, Almaca, Inc. operates as a legal tech services provider that offers an online platform in which users can access support regarding immigration law and visa applications. The firm was co-founded by Shuo Chen, Aizada Marat, and Assel Tuleubayeva. In September 2026, Alma raised USD 17 million in series A funding led by Bling Capital, with participation from Forerunner Ventures, MVP Ventures, Interplay, and GSBackers.

Alma platform simplifies the immigration process for top-tier professionals, including founders, technologists, and researchers. The company specializes in managing applications for various visas and green cards, including O-1A, O-1B, EB-1, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, and L-1. The AI-powered legal tech platform guides clients through a seamless process, from initial assessment to final approval. Their services include fast document processing, personalized support, and a streamlined digital journey. 

The company plans to utilize the September 2026 funding to support hiring and product development.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 16, 2026, $17M — Forerunner Ventures, Interplay, Bling Capital, MVP Ventures, GSBackers
- Seed, Jul 11, 2024 — New Enterprise Associates, Forerunner Ventures, NFX, Village Global, Bling Capital, MVP Ventures, Conviction, Silkroad Innovation Hub

## Investors

- New Enterprise Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-enterprise-associates) — Seed
- Forerunner Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/forerunner-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- NFX (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nfx) — Seed
- Village Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/village-global) — Seed
- Bling Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bling-capital) — Seed, Series A
- MVP Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mvp-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Conviction (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/conviction) — Seed
- Silkroad Innovation Hub — Seed
- Interplay (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/interplay) — Series A
- GSBackers (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gsbackers) — Series A