Avalon Ventures Management, Llc
La Jolla · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Avalon targets seed and early-stage investments in life sciences and information technology sectors. The firm is led by former entrepreneurs who believe the seed and early-stage period represents the most challenging and rewarding phase of company creation, investing in teams with passionate visions for disrupting evolving markets.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 8 of 8 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×5AI & Machine Learning ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3SaaS ×2AdTech ×1Consumer ×1Cybersecurity ×1Developer Tools ×1
HQs:United States×5United Kingdom×1
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAristaMD is a technology-enabled clinical services provider that connects primary care physicians with board-certified specialists through eConsults to improve access to specialty care and reduce costs. The platform serves healthcare systems and primary care providers seeking to manage patient risk and improve care delivery outcomes.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Keith Pinter(Chief Executive Officer)Julia Jezmir(President and Chief Medical Officer)
Cloudkick provides monitoring and alerting tools for cloud servers running on services like Rackspace Cloud and Amazon EC2, along with dashboards and categorization features to track server health and performance.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Logan Welliver(Founder)
JustSpotted aggregates public social media posts and user-submitted data to track celebrity locations in real-time, displaying sightings on a map for fans to follow their favorite celebrities' movements and appearances.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Memrise is a language learning app that uses native-speaker videos, spaced repetition, and AI tools to help users learn practical, real-life language across 149 languages. The platform serves learners preparing for exams, work, or travel with interactive features including conversation practice, pronunciation tools, and AI-powered exam feedback.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechLondon, GB
Ed CookeBen WhatelyGreg Detre
Simulmedia is an AI-powered TV advertising platform and managed services provider that helps advertisers and agencies plan, buy, and optimize campaigns across linear TV, streaming, and gaming. The company serves brands and advertising agencies seeking data-driven, efficient TV media buying with precision audience targeting.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
Smyte provides fraud and abuse detection services to online marketplaces and social platforms, using automated classification to identify and block spam, scams, harassment, and payment fraud.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Pete Hunt(Founder)inJulian Tempelsman(Founder)inJosh Yudaken(Founder/Lead Infrastructure Engineer)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Avalon Ventures Management, Llc invest at?
- Avalon Ventures Management, Llc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Avalon Ventures Management, Llc focus on?
- Avalon Ventures Management, Llc focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, SaaS.
- Where is Avalon Ventures Management, Llc located?
- Avalon Ventures Management, Llc is headquartered in La Jolla, US.
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