Steve Brownlie transitioned from Managing Director at private equity firm Altamont Capital Partners to early-stage venture at Leadout Capital, bringing mid-market PE deal experience to pre-seed and seed investing with a structured, value-creation approach. He specializes in SMB-focused software businesses that modernize traditional sectors like construction, real estate, and government, consistently leading rounds of $250k-$1.4M and appearing on curated top investor lists across these specific verticals. Steve Brownlie transitioned from Managing Director at private equity firm Altamont Capital Partners to early-stage venture at Leadout Capital, bringing mid-market PE deal experience to pre-seed and seed investing with a structured, value-creation approach. He specializes in SMB-focused software businesses that modernize traditional sectors like construction, real estate, and government, consistently leading rounds of $250k-$1.4M and appearing on curated top investor lists across these specific verticals.