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At a Glance

Check Size
$500K – $8M
Stage
Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
AUM
$55M
Sectors
Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer +2
Founded
2017
HQ
Palo Alto, CA

About Avid Ventures

Avid Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, CA founded in 2017. Helping early stage startups become proven growth businesses. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Notable portfolio companies include Astranis, Pipe, Carta and Applied Intuition. Invests in early-stage companies across consumer, fintech, and climate sectors with a focus on underrepresented founders.

Investment Thesis

“Invests in early-stage companies across consumer, fintech, and climate sectors with a focus on underrepresented founders.”

Sector Focus

Investment Stage

Notable Portfolio Companies

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Team (1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What stage does Avid Ventures invest at?

Avid Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.

Where is Avid Ventures located?

Avid Ventures is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.

What sectors does Avid Ventures focus on?

Avid Ventures focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.

What is Avid Ventures's typical check size?

Avid Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $8M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.

How much does Avid Ventures have under management?

Avid Ventures manages approximately $55M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.

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