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Key people at Rockspring.
Rockspring is a multidisciplinary real estate firm providing comprehensive services in investment, brokerage, and development. The company’s core offering involves strategic real estate investments, with a focus on acquiring development-ready land and structuring debt secured by real estate assets. Rockspring primarily targets opportunities within the high-growth markets of the Texas Triangle, encompassing Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. This specialization leverages deep regional market knowledge to identify and capitalize on key real estate trends.
The firm's roots trace back to a legacy of real estate expertise, with Jim McAlister IV serving as the Founder and CEO. Rockspring’s investing activities commenced in 1993, building upon The McAlister Co., a founding entity established by Jim McAlister's father in 1973. This long-standing family history in real estate in the Houston area provided the foundational insight, recognizing the persistent potential for value creation through focused investment and development in the dynamic Texas market.
Rockspring serves investors and developers seeking exposure to the robust Texas real estate sector, offering tailored strategies for land acquisition and project development. The company’s vision is centered on continuous growth and expansion within its strategic geographic focus, aiming to remain a premier partner for capital deployment in one of the nation's most active real estate landscapes. It seeks to capture future opportunities in evolving urban and suburban environments.
Key people at Rockspring.
Rockspring has 5 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $50.0M Series B in Chemify in October 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Chemify | $50.0M Series B | Aiden Aceves, Ph.D., Ansuman Satpathy | 8VC, BlueYard Capital, EOS Advisory, Triatomic Capital |
| Jul 16, 2018 | UNDO | $14.0M Series B | Victor Christou | Jaan Tallinn, SIR Peter Michael, Cambridge Angels, Global Brain, Martlet Capital, Parkwalk Advisors |
| Jan 3, 2017 | Audio Analytic | $5.5M Series A | Victor Christou | Cambridge Angels, IQ Capital, Martlet Capital |
| Oct 1, 2016 | UNDO | $3.0M Series A | Cambridge Innovation Capital | Altair Capital Management, Chaac Ventures, Reach Capital, Charles Huang, Helen Liang, Jaan Tallinn, SIR Peter Michael, Cambridge Angels, Martlet Capital |
| Oct 15, 2015 | Funderbeam | $750K Seed | Rockspring | Chris Wade, David Braben, David Cummings, Jaan Tallinn, JOE Schorge, Pascal Isbell, Richard Parsonson, TIM Parsonson, 3TS Capital Partners |