APV Technology Partners

APV Technology Partners was a venture capital firm established in 1995 by Arthur P. Vered, based in Palo Alto, California. The firm focused on early-stage investments within the technology sector, particularly during the nascent stages of the internet boom. It was primarily known for its strategic, albeit limited, investments made shortly after its inception.

The firm raised a single known fund, APV Technology Partners Fund I, which closed in 1995 with a total capital commitment of $10 million. This fund was deployed into a small number of high-profile early-stage technology companies. APV Technology Partners' investment thesis centered on identifying and supporting innovative startups poised for significant growth in emerging digital landscapes.

Among its most notable investments were Netscape Communications Corporation, a pioneering web browser company, Netcom On-Line Communication Services, an early internet service provider, and Marimba, a push technology software company. These investments were made between 1995 and 1996, reflecting the firm's focus on the burgeoning internet and software industries of that era.

Following these initial investments, APV Technology Partners appears to have ceased active investment operations. There is no public record of subsequent funds raised or new investments made after the mid-1990s. The firm's managing partner and founder, Arthur P. Vered, passed away in 2012, further indicating that APV Technology Partners is no longer an active venture capital entity. Its legacy is primarily tied to its early, impactful contributions to a few foundational internet companies.