
Avant Global
Description
Avant Global is a private investment firm established in 1999, operating as a relationship-driven single-family office based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm's primary objective is to manage the assets of a single family, focusing on long-term value creation rather than short-term gains. With over two decades of experience in the investment landscape, Avant Global has cultivated a reputation for its strategic and patient approach to capital deployment, leveraging its flexible capital base.
The firm's investment strategy spans a broad spectrum, from early-stage ventures to more mature growth-stage companies. Avant Global is sector-agnostic to a degree, but its portfolio demonstrates a clear inclination towards high-growth industries, including technology, healthcare, consumer, real estate, and financial services. Their unique position as a family office allows for greater flexibility and a longer investment horizon compared to traditional venture capital or private equity funds, enabling them to support companies through multiple funding rounds and significant growth phases.
Avant Global boasts an impressive portfolio of companies, many of which have become household names or industry leaders. Notable investments include technology giants like Uber, Stripe, SpaceX, and Palantir Technologies, as well as innovative consumer brands such as Impossible Foods and MasterClass. The firm's participation in these high-profile rounds, often alongside leading institutional investors, underscores its capacity to deploy substantial capital. Their portfolio includes at least 13 distinct investments, showcasing a selective yet impactful investment pace.
While Avant Global does not publicly disclose its typical check sizes, an analysis of their portfolio companies suggests a flexible but substantial investment range. Given their participation in both "early-stage" and "growth-stage" rounds for companies that have achieved massive valuations, it is reasonable to infer that their initial investments typically range from approximately $2 million for promising early-stage opportunities to upwards of $25 million for significant growth equity co-investments. This range allows them to be a meaningful partner across various stages of a company's lifecycle, aligning with their long-term, relationship-driven philosophy.
Investor Profile
Avant Global has backed more than 51 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 2% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Health Care, E-Commerce.
- Typical check size: $2M – $25M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (41%)
- Series Unknown (20%)
- Series A (12%)
- Pre Seed (8%)
- Undisclosed (8%)
- Convertible Note (6%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
- Angel (2%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (94%)
- Canada (2%)
- Germany (2%)
- Finland (2%)
Industry Focus
- Fintech
- Health Care
- E-commerce
- Software
- Internet
- Biotechnology
- Payments
- Machine Learning
- Content
- Mobile
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