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Austin Ventures

Austin Ventures

Austin, Texasaustinventures.com

Overview

Austin Ventures has worked with talented entrepreneurs to build valuable companies for over 30 years . With $3.9 billion of capital raised, AV is one of the most established venture capital firms in the nation . AV invests in early-stage and middle-market companies, and its strategy is to partner with talented executives and entrepreneurs to build industry-leading companies predominantly in Texas . The firm prefers to invest in the business & industrial services, construction & related services, energy & oilfield services, food services, technology, media, software products & services, internet, and communication sectors .

Year Founded

1979

Portfolio Companies

23

Investments

Austin Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
AmbiqSep 2023VC RoundCo-investor
FlashParkingNov 2016VC RoundCo-investor
OnitOct 2016VC RoundCo-investor
ONIT HoldingsOct 2016Growth EquityCo-investor
SpredfastJun 2016Series FCo-investor

Key People

Chris Pacitti

General Partner

Joe Aragona

General Partner

Ken DeAngelis

General Partner

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Year Founded1979

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