Founded in 1997, East Gate Capital Management is a venture capital firm based in Los Altos, California. With a focus on North America, particularly the United States, the firm invests in startups in thriving areas such as mobile and network security. Startups seeking investment from East Gate Capital Management should be 4-5 years old and have an outstanding value proposition, a dedicated management team, and groundbreaking technology. The firm has a portfolio of startups including Cradle Technologies, Tapas Media, and Cerberian. While East Gate Capital Management typically participates in less than 2 investment rounds annually and invests 20 percentage points less than the average amount in lead investments, it has a slightly lower exit commitment rate compared to other organizations. The firm's highest activity was in 2003, with the most exits in 2004. East Gate Capital Management usually invests in rounds with 3-4 participants and prefers startups with strategies in Japan, Korea, or Greater China as part of their business plan.