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Avalanche VC

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Austin · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Avalanche invests early, often before consensus, in technology companies positioned at structural inflection points, moments where change has been building invisibly before becoming inevitable. The firm conducts deep proprietary research to spot emerging trends ('avalanches') in how people learn, earn, and own, driven by demographic and technological shifts. It focuses on education, the future of work and the ownership economy, including government infrastructure, deep tech, crypto/decentralized ownership, and last-mile delivery of public programs. Avalanche backs mission-driven founders with prior track records of excellence who view their companies as their life's work, and it co-invests selectively with a small trusted network.

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Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$25K – $1M
HQ
Austin, New York, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2021
Tracked investments
45

Team · 2 people

from the firm's website & public directories

What they invest in

from 31 of 45 portfolio companies

EdTech ×12AI & Machine Learning ×11SaaS ×11Enterprise Software ×7Data & Infrastructure ×5Marketing Tech ×5Future of Work ×4GovTech ×4

HQs:United States×17United Kingdom×1Portugal×1

Investments · 45 tracked

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Aalo Atomicsaalo.comin𝕏

Aalo develops advanced nuclear reactor technology aimed at producing electricity at under 3 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Climate TechDeep TechEnergyHardware

Matt(Co-founder)inYasir(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBanca Investis — Family OfficeBasecamp FundBlack FlagBrave CapitalCrosscut Ventures+25 more

Bikkybikky.comin

Bikky provides a data platform for restaurant brands that consolidates customer and store data to help operators understand what drives store performance.

Data & InfrastructureFoodTechMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US

Abhinav Kapur(CEO)in

Co-investorsAtacama VenturesEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Equal VenturesField VenturesFikaGutter Capital+3 more

Blueskybsky.appSeed · Jul 2023 · $8M

Bluesky is a social networking application built on the AT Protocol (atproto).

ConsumerSocial

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundAnthos CapitalBain Capital CryptoBain Capital VenturesBlockchain Capital+2 more

Boundlessboundless.lifein

Boundless Life operates residential communities in multiple countries where families live, work, and learn together while traveling.

ConsumerEdTechFuture of WorkTravel & HospitalitySintra, PT

Mauro Repacci(Co-founder & CEO)Rekha Magon(Co-founder & Chief Education Officer)Elodie Ferchaud(Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer)

Co-investorsMassive

Civic Marketplacecivicmarketplace.comin𝕏Seed · Nov 2024 · $3M

Civic Marketplace is a platform for public procurement that helps government agencies move faster and act transparently.

B2B MarketplacesGovTechSaaS

Al Hleileh(Co-Founder & CEO)Ron Holifieldin

Co-investorsKindred Capital

Codedexcodedex.io𝕏
CyberNutcybernut.comin𝕏

CyberNut provides a gamified security awareness and phishing training platform for K-12 schools, serving students, teachers, and administrators.

CybersecurityEdTechSaaS

Oliver Page(Founder)in

Co-investorsGrowth Street PartnersWorkshop Venture Partners

Disruptive Socialdisruptivesocial.co.ukin𝕏

A digital-first creative agency that develops brand and communications solutions for clients ranging from start-ups to intergovernmental organisations.

Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB

Ednitionednition.com

Ednition builds RosterStream, a private-label rostering and interoperability infrastructure platform for EdTech vendors, providing SIS, LMS, SSO, and extended data integrations across the K-12 and Higher Ed ecosystem.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEdTechKaysville, US

MICHAEL HEWITT(Executive Officer, Director)DOUGLAS WEBER(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsGSV VenturesArray Ventures Management LlcReach Capital

FIRSTfirstdelivery.comin

FIRST provides a delivery platform that aggregates orders from multiple channels into a single interface, routes them to appropriate delivery providers, and offers post-purchase management tools for businesses.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSPhiladelphia, US

Andrew Nakkache(Founder)inMichael Paszkiewicz(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorZeno Ventures

Franzyfranzy.cominSeed · Jun 2025 · $2.2M

Franzy is a digital platform that helps individuals research, match with, and purchase franchises using AI-driven algorithms.

AI & Machine LearningMarketplacesCharlotte, US

Alexander Smereczniak(Executive Officer, Director)Alex Smereczniak(Founder)inBrett Hines(Founder)inChristopher Wright(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJoe Razcka(Director)

Co-investorsOverlineYork IE

Genus AIgenus.aiin𝕏

Genus.ai provides an AI tool for e-commerce brands to import their product catalogs (via feed URL, file upload, or Shopify) and generate customized product feeds for advertising channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Google, Pinterest, TikTok, X, Reddit, Snap, and Criteo.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechBrentwood, US

Tadas Jucikas, PhD(Founder)inBrent Clickard(Co-Founder)Tobias Kloepper(Co-Founder)Viktoras Jucikas(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsChaos VenturesMGV.VCPICUS CAPITALSpring CapitalScout FundTransamerica Ventures

Hammrhammr.cominOct 2019

Hammr provides payroll, HR, and operations software purpose-built for construction contractors and specialty firms managing government and commercial projects.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Brek Goin(Founder)inSanket Firodiya(Founder)in

Co-investorsBroom VenturesSuffolk TechnologiesY CombinatorGreat Wave VenturesSoma Capital

Humanlyhumanly.ioin

Humanly builds conversational AI and automated interviewing technology for high-volume hiring, helping organizations qualify candidates and conduct structured interviews at scale.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSeattle, US

Andrew Gardner(Founder)inPrem Kumar(Founder)inBryan Leptich(Founder)in

BoardChris Olsen(Director)in

Co-investorsBranded Strategic HospitalityChaos VenturesConvergeDrive CapitalFirst Row Partnersm]x[v Capital+4 more

Odysseywithodyssey.comin𝕏Seed · Oct 2022 · $5M

Odyssey provides an automated school choice platform that helps families access educational funding programs and resources aligned with individual student needs.

EdTech

Joseph Connor(Founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzAvid VenturesBling CapitalAMD VenturesCubit CapitalRuna Capital

Offeredoffered.aiin

Offered.ai runs an AI-matched recruiting network that connects job seekers directly with recruiters and hiring companies, charging a success fee only when a candidate is hired.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechMarketplaces

Owmowm.aiin𝕏

OWM is a platform that helps brands and creators establish long-term partnerships where creators earn equity stakes in the companies they help grow, moving beyond transactional influencer marketing.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS

Anastasiia Romanovska(Founder)in

Pencilspacespencilspaces.comin

Pencil Spaces provides a virtual classroom platform with a collaborative whiteboard, integrated video calling, built-in teaching apps, and student engagement and attention tools.

EdTechSaaS

Co-investorsRainfall Ventures

poappoap.xyzin𝕏Aug 2022 · $4.2MDefunct

POAP Inc builds digital collectibles on Web3 that serve as proofs of attendance at events and experiences, enabling people to preserve memories and discover communities.

Crypto & Web3SocialNew York, US

PATRICIO WORTHALTER(Executive Officer, Director)inOLGA ISABEL GONZALEZ(Executive Officer)

BoardRICO MALLOZZI(Director)inTOMAS SORACCO(Director)

Co-investors359 CapitalA.Capital VenturesAdvancit CapitalArchetypeCollab+CurrencyInspired Capital+11 more

Prismsprismsvr.comin𝕏Dec 2022

Prisms develops VR/AR learning experiences for middle school math and science education, with a focus on teacher professional development and classroom outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHardwareSan Francisco, US

Anurupa Ganguly(Founder & CEO)in

BoardJeffrey Jordan(Director)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzFirst Row PartnersWXR FundAnorak VenturesScout Fund

Prof Jimprofjim.comSeed · Dec 2021 · $1M

Creatium offers an AI-powered platform for building interactive corporate and educational training, including coaching, simulations, roleplays, and interactive video, plus APIs for voice, avatars, and video that developers can embed in their own products.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkSunnyvale, US

Deepak Chandra Sekar(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsHannah Grey VenturesBehind Genius VenturesGeekdom

Puller Data Superpowers for Retailerspuller.ai

Puller AI is a data access and preparation platform that enables business users to independently retrieve, transform, and utilize business-critical data without relying on data engineers.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

I. (Zac) Choiin

Co-investorsCollab+CurrencyDigital Currency GroupSpacecadet Ventures

Recessrecess.gg

Recess Academy is an online school for children that provides live academics in small-group pods, a daily community hour, weekly electives, and an AI tutor called Rocky, with mentors and guides involved in students' daily schedules.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

Co-investorsBling CapitalStand Together Ventures LabBloomberg Beta

Savasavahq.comin𝕏

Sava builds software related to trusts.

FintechNew York City, US

Nimit Maru(Founder)inRush Sadiwala(Founder)in

Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesEarl Grey CapitalY CombinatorBalderton CapitalExor VenturesLombardstreet Ventures

Science Corporationscience.xyz

Science Corporation develops brain-computer interface and neural engineering technology to restore vision, cognition, and mobility to patients with debilitating conditions.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDigital HealthMedical DevicesAlameda, US

Max Hodak(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsage1Artis VenturesBeyond CapitalConversion CapitalDuke Capital PartnersFifty Years+8 more

Sparkwisesparkwise.coin

Sparkwise offers a platform for scaling group facilitation and transformation programs, serving enterprises and consulting firms that can white-label it for their clients.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Ari Bader-Natal(Founder)in

Co-investorsFigure 8 InvestmentsZanichelli VentureEmerge Education

Starbridgestarbridge.aiin

Starbridge provides enterprise sales enablement technology that helps business teams sell to government and public sector buyers.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSales TechNew York, US

Justin Wenig(Starbridge CEO/Founder)in

Co-investorsCommonweal VenturesCraft VenturesOwl VenturesAutotech Ventures

Tethertether.educationin𝕏

TetherEd develops education technology that helps families navigate school exploration, application, and enrollment while improving transparency and inclusivity in education systems.

EdTechGovTechSaaS

The Social Institutethesocialinstitute.comin𝕏

The Social Institute provides a gamified peer-to-peer learning platform called #WinAtSocial that teaches K-12 students social media literacy, digital citizenship, and high-character decision-making skills.

EdTechMental HealthSocialWellness & Fitness

Laura Tierney(Founder)in

Upright Educationuprighted.comin𝕏

Upright provides upskilling programs and career services for adult learners seeking to advance in the job market.

EdTechFuture of WorkBurlington, US

Benjamin Boas(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsRebalance Capital VenturesVermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)Learn Capital

USLegeuslege.aiin𝕏Feb 2025

USLege is an AI-powered platform for monitoring legislation, tracking bills, reading real-time hearing transcripts, and pulling video clips of legislative proceedings.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechLegalTechAustin, US

Laura DavisinEric Davis(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardLaura Carr(Director)Benjamin Brewer-Bowman(Director)

Co-investorsReformation Partners

Whalesyncwhalesync.comin𝕏

Whalesync enables two-way data synchronization between spreadsheet tools (Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion) and vertical SaaS applications (Webflow, Salesforce, HubSpot, Affinity), allowing teams to automate bulk data operations across platforms without manual CSV imports.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSMiami, US

Curtis Fonger(Founder)inMatthew Buselin

Co-investorsAscend Venture CapitalOlive Tree CapitalY Combinator

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AcclianteAcclinateAvalancheBoundless Lifecare deeply aboutCodédexCreatiumFIRST DeliveryLibation LabsPencilPullerTether EducationUpright

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Avalanche VC made?
Avalanche VC has 45 tracked investments, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Avalanche VC invest at?
Avalanche VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Avalanche VC's typical check size?
Avalanche VC typically writes checks of $25K – $1M.
What sectors does Avalanche VC focus on?
Avalanche VC focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, EdTech, Energy, Fintech, Future of Work, GovTech, PropTech.
Where is Avalanche VC located?
Avalanche VC is headquartered in Austin, US.
Does Avalanche VC lead rounds?
Avalanche VC typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Avalanche VC co-invest with?
Avalanche VC most often shares deals with Artis Ventures, Fifty Years, Khosla Ventures, among 16 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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How To Spot Massive Early-Stage Startup Trends With Katelyn Donnelly Of Avalanche VC | Ep 77

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Co-investors · 31

Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

Both backed · 2
$500K – $50M
Bling Capital

Bling Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that backs entrepreneurs seeking to find and scale product-market fit, supported by its Bling Product Council of over 100 product leaders.

Both backed · 2
$1M – $5M
Fifty Years

Fifty Years (50Y) is a pre-seed and seed-focused venture capital firm that backs founders using technology to solve major global problems, and also helps start companies.

$250K – $2M
Learn Capital

Learn Capital is a venture firm that backs and builds companies focused on education and human learning, aiming to empower individuals with knowledge and tools to reach their potential.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $20M
Runa Capital

Runa Capital is a global venture capital firm founded by serial entrepreneurs, focused on early-stage software and deep tech startups worldwide.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $5M
Overline

Overline is an early-stage venture firm backing founders across the Southeastern US, investing from inception through seed.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $1.5M
Rebalance Capital Ventures

Rebalance Capital Ventures invests in FinTech and WorkforceTech startups. The firm focuses on early-stage companies that advance economic mobility.

Both backed · 1
General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.

$30M
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

$250K – $50M
Everywhere Ventures

Everywhere Ventures is an early-stage venture firm, backed by a community of founders and operators as LPs, that writes early checks (including pre-seed) into startups across many sectors and geographies.

$250K
Pioneer

Pioneer Fund is a venture capital firm investing in the top Y Combinator startups.

Meritech Capital Partners

Meritech Capital Partners is a venture capital firm, founded in 1999, that invests in market-leading technology companies, having backed 200+ investments with 60+ IPOs.

$5M – $40M
19 more co-investors

Buckley Ventures Management Company LlcNot Boring CapitalBitkraft Esports VenturesVillage GlobalPareto HoldingsInitialized CapitalDawn CapitalRavelin CapitalANIMO VenturesAppOnboardAmino CollectiveBlueYard CapitalFundamental VenturesCerulean VenturesDarkmode VenturesCambridge Angels groupAfterWork VenturesPalo Santo VCiGlobe Partners

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