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Avalanche VC
Venture capitalActively deployingAustin · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 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.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 33 of 47 portfolio companiesEdTech ×13SaaS ×13AI & Machine Learning ×12Enterprise Software ×7Data & Infrastructure ×5Marketing Tech ×5Future of Work ×4GovTech ×4
HQs:United States×19United Kingdom×1Portugal×1
Investments · 47 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 32024 · 12023 · 12022 · 52021 · 12019 · 112 dated
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-investorsAkkaAlumni VenturesBanca Investis — Family OfficeBasecamp FundBlack FlagBrave Capital+32 more
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+6 more
Bluesky is a social networking application built on the AT Protocol (atproto).
ConsumerSocial
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundDarkmode VenturesAnthos CapitalBain Capital CryptoBain Capital Ventures+5 more
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
Bridge (operating as Boundless) provides U.S. immigration services that combine software with attorney review to help families, businesses, and individuals prepare and submit visa and green card applications.
HR TechLegalTechSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Forrest BlountinRomish Badaniin
Co-investors500 GlobalTrilogy Equity PartnersAda VenturesIDEA Fund Partners
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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 CapitalKindred
Creatium is an AI platform for creating interactive video learning content, where users type an idea and generate video lessons with an AI coach, role plays, simulations, and gamified activities.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSCincinnati, US
Dr. Deepak Sekar(Founder)
Co-investorsBehind Genius VenturesHannah Grey Ventures
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-investorsEdovate CapitalGrowth Street PartnersWorkshop Venture Partners
A digital-first creative agency that develops brand and communications solutions for clients ranging from start-ups to intergovernmental organisations.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
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
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 CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesAltaclub VCAltaIR CapitalBen Franklin Technology PartnersEmpactful Capital+6 more
Franzy is a digital platform that helps individuals research, match with, and purchase franchises using AI-driven algorithms.
AI & Machine LearningMarketplacesCharlotte, US
Alex Smereczniak(Founder)inBrett Hines(Founder)inChristopher Wright(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJoe Razcka(Director)
Co-investorsCharlotte FundOverlineYork IE
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 CAPITALScout FundSpring CapitalTransamerica Ventures
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 VenturesPioneerSoma CapitalSuffolk TechnologiesY CombinatorGreat Wave Ventures+1 more
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-investorsAlumni VenturesBranded Strategic HospitalityChaos VenturesConvergeDrive CapitalFirst Row Partners+14 more
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 CapitalCubit CapitalVillage GlobalAMD Ventures+1 more
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
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 VenturesGuruDev Capital
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+10 more
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 PartnersScout FundWXR FundAnorak Ventures
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 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-investorsAlumni VenturesCollab+CurrencyDigital Currency GroupSpacecadet Ventures
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
Sava builds software related to trusts.
FintechNew York City, US
Nimit Maru(Founder)inRush Sadiwala(Founder)in
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesEarl Grey CapitalOrange CollectivePioneerY CombinatorAndreessen Horowitz+20 more
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-investors885 Capitalage1Artis VenturesBeyond CapitalConversion CapitalDuke Capital Partners+15 more
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
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)inJ Zachary Stein(Director)
Co-investorsCommonweal VenturesCraft VenturesOwl VenturesAutotech Ventures
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 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
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
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 CapitalSoma CapitalY CombinatorAscendForge Trust+7 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AcclianteAcclinateAvalancheBoundless Lifecare deeply aboutCodédexFIRST DeliveryLibation LabsPencilPullerTether EducationUpright
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCyberNut · fintech.global · Jan 22, 2026
Starbridge · thesaasnews.com · Oct 24, 2025
Bikky · finance.yahoo.com · Aug 5, 2025
Franzy · finsmes.com · Jul 15, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Avalanche VC made?
- Avalanche VC has 47 tracked investments, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Avalanche VC invest at?
- Avalanche VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed 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, HR Tech, 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, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, among 27 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 31
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.
Bling Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that helps entrepreneurs find and scale product-market fit, backed by a Product Council of 100+ product leaders.
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.
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General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.
GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in AI and machine learning since its early days, backing more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.
Not Boring Capital operates as a "solo GP + media flywheel" fund where Packy McCormick runs a one-person VC fund tightly coupled to his Not Boring newsletter, using writing to source deals, win allocation, and amplify portfolio companies through content creation rather than traditional multi-partner firm structures. The fund's strategy combines extreme breadth with minimal ownership—deploying across 79 companies in 19 verticals without board seats or lead positions—while offering founders a unique value proposition through Sponsored Deep Dives that serve as both revenue generation and in-depth company analysis that helps founders tell their stories to customers, hires, and future investors.
Village Global is an early-stage venture capital firm that leads pre-seed and seed rounds globally and across sectors, backed by a network of prominent tech founders and operators who serve as LPs.
Learn Capital is a venture capital firm that backs and builds companies focused on education and human learning, aiming to empower individuals with knowledge and tools to thrive.
Runa Capital is a global venture capital firm founded by serial entrepreneurs, focused on early-stage software and deep tech startups worldwide.
Quvy is an AI-powered platform that automatically generates and tests video and static advertisements, ranking them by predicted performance before any real spending occurs. The service enables marketers to create multiple ad variations and identify winners in minutes at a fraction of traditional agency costs.
Darkmode Ventures is an early-stage investment firm run by current and former founders that backs AI companies, with an emphasis on enterprise software and developer platforms.
▶19 more co-investors
OverlineRebalance Capital VenturesEverywhere VenturesMeritech Capital PartnersBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcBitkraft Esports VenturesPareto HoldingsInitialized CapitalDawn CapitalRavelin CapitalANIMO VenturesAmino CollectiveBlueYard CapitalFundamental VenturesCerulean VenturesCambridge Angels groupAfterWork VenturesPalo Santo VCiGlobe Partners
Firms observed investing alongside Avalanche VC, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Avalanche VC's recorded portfolio.
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