Align Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingMiami · Pre-Seed–Growth · 15 people tracked
Investment thesis
Align focuses on consumer brands and select technologies that transform how people live, connect, and thrive, from AI to robotics. The firm emphasizes early-stage conviction and support across the capital stack, with hands-on partnership including board representation and guidance. Their differentiation lies in a global network spanning founders, creators, operators, and acquirers that drives value creation and growth acceleration while maintaining disciplined governance.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's websiteFounder of Align Ventures with over 15 years of experience in consumer investing, capital raising, and portfolio management. He serves on boards of multiple portfolio companies including Coterie, Radar, Jinx, Nurture Life, Next Health, and Silo.
Brings more than 15 years of venture capital, investment banking, operating, and private equity experience. Previously served as Vice President and Director at Stifel from 2007 to 2018, and currently sits on boards of Figure and Scout.
Joined in 2021 with nearly 20 years of experience in venture capital, investment banking, private equity, and alternative investments. Currently serves on the board of Terzo AI and as board observer for Radar.
Joined in 2024 focusing on consumer and technology investments. Previously an Investment Banking Associate at Presidio Technology Partners advising software and e-commerce companies on M&A transactions.
Joined in 2022 with over 12 years of venture capital, investment banking, and private equity experience. Previously a Vice President at Stifel where he executed more than 40 M&A transactions, financings, and restructuring deals.
Joined in 2025 with 20 years of experience in investment banking and private equity. Previously founded Lenox Partners, an NBA agency providing athletes with contract negotiations, marketing, and family office services.
Joined in 2024 with over 15 years of buyside experience from both public and private markets investing across industries and geographies. Previously served as lead Midstream research analyst for Pickering Energy Partners.
Brings over three decades of experience in financial services across Latin America, focusing on strategic capital raising, investor engagement, and alternative investments.
Joined in 2025 focusing on fund operations, SPVs, and investor onboarding. Brings over 9 years of experience spanning consulting, financial operations, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Joined in 2025 with more than 25 years of experience in alternative asset management, with expertise in finance and operations of hedge funds and alternative investment accounts.
Joined in 2025 focusing on fund operations, investor relations, and fund accounting. Brings over 8 years of experience in financial operations, wealth management, and fund accounting.
Joined in 2026 supporting financial reporting activities. Brings more than 20 years of principal investing and financial management experience, previously serving as partner and CFO at Huron Capital.
Joined in 2025 focusing on early-stage consumer investments. Previously worked at The Estée Lauder Companies on the New Incubation Ventures team investing in emerging prestige and luxury beauty brands globally.
Joined in 2021 with over 15 years of operational leadership experience. Supports the firm's evolution and growth by aligning strategy, execution, and teams to achieve sustainable organizational development.
Joined in 2026 focusing on consumer and technology investments. Previously an Investment Associate at Left Lane Capital working on sourcing and diligence for early-stage consumer investments.
What they invest in
from 9 of 17 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×5SaaS ×4Consumer ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Retail Tech ×2Digital Health ×1EdTech ×1
HQs:United States×9
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCarta is a cloud-based ERP platform for private capital markets that manages cap tables, equity administration, fund management, and valuations for startups, private companies, and venture funds globally. The platform connects workflows and data across the private markets ecosystem, serving over 50,000 companies across more than 160 countries.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Henry Ward(Co-founder)Charly Kevers(Chief Financial Officer)Jeff Perry(Chief Revenue Officer)Nick Avery(Chief People Officer)
Indigov provides a constituent relations platform that helps government officials and agencies manage and respond to incoming communications from constituents across multiple digital channels.
GovTech
RADAR is an RFID-based hardware and software platform that enables real-time inventory tracking and location accuracy in retail stores. The system provides item-level visibility to reduce out-of-stocks, improve fulfillment, and enables checkout-free shopping experiences.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTRetail TechNew York City, US
Spencer Hewett(Founder/CEO)in
Scout builds AI agents that automate rule-based processes for enterprise teams, integrating with existing systems to handle operational tasks like QC verification, compliance audits, document processing, and RFP completion while maintaining full audit trails and human oversight.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Scout develops portable molecular diagnostic testing devices that deliver lab-grade accuracy in under 30 minutes for point-of-care use. The platform enables healthcare providers to test and treat patients in real-time without requiring lab infrastructure or specialized training.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Scout is an AI-native reporting and analytics platform designed for CPG (consumer packaged goods) sales teams, automating the conversion of POS and syndicated data into dashboards, reports, and narratives for retail negotiations. The platform serves brand-side sales and category teams in natural, conventional grocery, mass, club, and specialty retail channels.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Sasha Zhang(Founder)in
Scout for Schools provides enrollment automation software for schools, using AI to extract and verify student documents and streamline the onboarding process. The platform offers guided enrollment flows, smart forms, and automated reminders to reduce enrollment time from weeks to days.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSNew York City, US
A bioavailability-focused health and wellness company that makes nutrient absorption measurable and standardized.
Board seats · per SEC filings · 3
what is this? ⓘ$19M raise · filed May 2026 · via Grant Renee Hosking
$25M raise · filed Mar 2025 · via Ben Bryce
$675M raise · filed Mar 2024 · via Grant Hosking
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Align Ventures invest at?
- Align Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Align Ventures focus on?
- Align Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Robotics, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Align Ventures located?
- Align Ventures is headquartered in Miami, US.
- Does Align Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Align Ventures leads investment rounds.
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