ATX Venture Partners
Venture capitalAustin · Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Early-stage investor focused on B2B software, APIs, frontier tech, marketplaces, and applications.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 23 of 48 portfolio companiesSaaS ×13AI & Machine Learning ×9Enterprise Software ×8Fintech ×7Consumer ×4Cloud Computing ×2Developer Tools ×2Digital Health ×2
HQs:United States×14Switzerland×1
Investments · 48 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGembah is an all-in-one product design and manufacturing platform that connects entrepreneurs and businesses with vetted experts and factories to manage product development from research and design through sourcing and manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesDeveloper ToolsSaaSAustin, US
Jim Johnson(CEO)Henrik Johansson(Co-Founder and President)
Bryn Mawr, US
Anthony J Bruno(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Matthew Cole Evetts(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Christopher Shonk(Director)
Board seatChris Shonk· per SEC Form D
Travel & HospitalityAustin, US
Ravi Parikh(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Cross(Manager)Jay Manickam(Manager)Chris Shonk(Director)Sanjay Manickam(Director)
BoardJasen Trautwein(Director)
Board seatChris Shonk· per SEC Form D
AlertMedia provides a unified risk intelligence and incident response platform that helps organizations manage disruptions, emergencies, and business continuity across geographically distributed teams.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US
Brian Cruver(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Autonomize builds an AI operating layer for healthcare enterprises that structures unstructured data, grounds decisions in clinical and policy evidence, and orchestrates workflows through healthcare-native AI agents working alongside human experts.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechAustin, US
Ganesh Padmanabhan(Executive Officer, Director)inKris Nair(Executive Officer, Director)inMike Spadafore(Director)inDavid Fleshman(Director)
Austin, US
Brian Smith(Executive Officer)Eric Moxham(Executive Officer)Alec L. Manfre(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew J. Lynch(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Shonk(Director)
Austin, US
Yashvinder Sabharwal(Executive Officer, Director)Ryan Shillington(Executive Officer, Director)
Cyvatar provides managed cybersecurity delivered as a continuous remediation service, using an AI-assisted, human-directed "Agentic vCISO" to identify, fix, and verify security posture across 21 categories such as endpoints, email, cloud, MFA, and vulnerability management.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS
Double A Labs operates a platform for creating interactive online events, aimed at boosting audience engagement and interaction rates for corporate clients.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
GoCo provides HR software for small and mid-sized businesses, covering HR workflows, payroll, time tracking, benefits, onboarding, compliance, and performance management.
FintechHR TechSaaS
HDVI provides insurance solutions for trucking fleets, combining insurance expertise with technology to help operators run safe, compliant, and profitable operations.
InsurTechIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
Chuck Wallace(Executive Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder)Adam Barnett(President & CEO)
FintechInsurTechDenver, US
KEY.co is a curated vacation rental platform offering a vetted selection of premium homes alongside add-on luxury services such as pre-arrival groceries, private chefs, and in-home massages.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
LIFT operates electric multi-rotor flying as a paid experience for the general public, with no pilot's license required, at locations near major US cities, tourist destinations, and entertainment hubs.
ConsumerHardwareMobility & Transportation
Richard Schwartz(Executive Officer, Director)Matt Nichols(Director)Rob Senders(Executive Officer)James McCann(Director)Chris Shonk(Director)
Reflex is a platform for building and deploying enterprise applications in Python, combining framework, infrastructure, and data connectivity in a single unified system.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSector AgnosticSan Francisco, US
Rendezvous Robotics develops self-assembling spacecraft made of modular tiles that autonomously assemble in orbit using electromagnetic control, enabling large-scale structures that cannot fold into a rocket fairing.
Deep TechRoboticsSpace Tech
Philip Carl Frank(Executive Officer, Director)Patrick Zeitouni(Director)Joseph Landon(Executive Officer, Director)Noah Eckhouse(Director)Ariel Ekblaw(Co-Founder)
Light Frame builds cloud-native, API-first core banking and portfolio management technology for private banks and wealth managers.
Cloud ComputingFintechSaaS
Setpoint provides a technology platform for loan origination and syndication, helping lenders and originators manage loan relationships and capital transactions with improved standardization and reduced operational error.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Slingshot provides software and AI systems that integrate sensing, data fusion, and simulation to enable operational decision-making for defense and commercial space operations.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSpace Tech
SourceDay provides a cloud-based platform for manufacturers and distributors to collaborate with suppliers in real time, automating purchase order changes and improving supply chain visibility.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCedar Park, US
Clint McRee(Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer)Tom Kieley(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Miller(Chief Executive Officer)Peter Feldman(Chief Technology Officer)
BoardMorgan Flager(Director)
Uplinq Financial Technologies provides credit decisioning and scoring support for small business lenders, using AI and over 10,000 data sources to help lenders approve more loans while meeting compliance standards.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Derek Ellington(Former EVP, Head Small Business Banking, Wells Fargo)
Voyager provides software to help charterers optimize and predict bulk shipping costs by replacing traditional email and spreadsheet-based processes with integrated technology solutions for maritime commodities transportation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHouston, US
Matthew CostelloBret Smart
ZenBusiness provides an all-in-one platform combining AI-powered guidance (Velo) with customer support to help entrepreneurs start, protect, and grow their businesses through business formations and compliance services.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLegalTechSaaSAustin, US
Ross Buhrdorf(CEO)Shanaz HemmatiRafael Lopez(Executive Officer)JC Glancy(Executive Officer, Director)Khadijeh Hemmati(Executive Officer)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does ATX Venture Partners invest at?
- ATX Venture Partners invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is ATX Venture Partners's typical check size?
- ATX Venture Partners typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.
- What sectors does ATX Venture Partners focus on?
- ATX Venture Partners focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is ATX Venture Partners located?
- ATX Venture Partners is headquartered in Austin, US.
- Does ATX Venture Partners lead rounds?
- ATX Venture Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamATX Venture Partners w Chris Shonk (June 2023)
ATX Venture Partners · Chris Shonk
Co-investors · 20
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Indicator Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that backs founders at the idea and pre-Series A stage, deliberately investing in fewer companies to offer hands-on support.
RevTech Ventures is a Dallas-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage retail technology companies building innovations aimed at transforming the future of retail.
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies, with a strong current focus on artificial intelligence.
Uncork Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that backs founders at the earliest stage, before their potential is widely recognized.
Benchmark is a venture capital firm with offices in San Francisco and Woodside that invests in early-stage startups.
Foundation Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in companies at their earliest, most formative stages, with a strong belief in the transformative power of design.
Precursor Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in founders at the earliest stages, focusing on people over product.
Revolution is an investment firm that has backed founders, communities, and ideas for over two decades, spanning venture capital, entrepreneurship advocacy, and real estate and hospitality investments.
Hustle Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests quickly in startups, offering capital along with educational programs and mentorship. It also runs an angel investing community that lets members invest alongside the fund.
▶8 more co-investors
Mucker CapitalOne Way VenturesSignia Venture PartnersActive CapitalSand Hill AngelsSpringdale VenturesEmbedded VenturesSputnik ATX
Firms observed investing alongside ATX Venture Partners, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with ATX Venture Partners's recorded portfolio.
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