Avant Global LLC
Family officeSanta Barbara · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
Avant Global invests across multiple asset classes with a primary focus on start-ups, having been an active venture capital investor since its founding. Its core emphasis is pre-seed and seed-stage investing, using a distinctive model that pairs seasoned operators with select entrepreneurs to commercialize innovative opportunities. The firm relies heavily on its extensive global network of experts to source and evaluate deals through a review process centered on Exceptional Competitive Advantages (ECA). Operating exclusively with proprietary capital, Avant Global does not manage outside funds and stresses trust and long-term relationships as its central differentiator.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 15 of 26 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment ×10Consumer ×4Creator Economy ×3Direct to Consumer ×2Marketing Tech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:United States×8
Investments · 26 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12015 · 12 dated
Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform where users save and browse images organised into boards, used heavily for shopping, recipes and design.
San Francisco, US
Evan Sharp(Co-founder & CDO)Ben Silbermann(Co-founder & CEO)inPaul Sciarra(Co-founder)Mike Yang(Executive Officer)Natalie Fair(Executive Officer)Bill Readyin
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesA*Acequia Capital (AceCap)Allied Venture PartnersAmakorAndreessen Horowitz+44 more
Palo Alto, US
Agris Kipurs(Executive Officer, Director)Edgars Rozentals(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTuff Yen(Director)
Co-investorsZenStone Venture Capital
Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee company that roasts and sells single-origin coffees, signature blends, matcha, and instant coffee through direct-to-consumer subscriptions and physical cafes, offering curated tasting experiences and a membership rewards program.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US
James Freeman(Founder of Issuer)Bryan Meehan(Founder of Issuer)
BoardMichelangelo Volpi(Director)Tony Conrad(Director)inMike Volpi(Director)
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalCollaborative FundGV (Google Ventures)Kindred VenturesRaptor GroupTrue Ventures+3 more
World's largest social network; ECONA held a stake 2008-2010, sold before the IPO.
MSQRD(Cofounders of MSQRD)
Co-investorsAccelAccess Technology VenturesECONA AGEverest GroupFounders FundFriends Family Capital+5 more
Mikael Cho(Founder)in
Co-investorsFounderFuelNomad Venture Partners, LlcThe CraftoryTinySeedWavemaker ImpactZenStone Venture Capital+1 more
Loverly is a free online wedding planning platform offering tools such as budgets, checklists, guest lists, and vendor directories, along with real wedding inspiration and an AI assistant.
ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsFemale FoundersTransmedia CapitalFJ LabsGlobal Founders CapitalLerer Hippeau
Mike Perry Studio is an art and design studio producing work across exhibitions, murals, books, and moving image, including projects for clients such as Hermès.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Mike Perry
Rad Campaign is a digital agency that designs and builds websites and apps for mission-driven nonprofits and advocacy organizations, integrating tools like Action Network and Salesforce.
Impact & Social GoodMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Regroup Nation is a personal-development resource offering a book, podcast and guidance on overcoming setbacks and staying motivated.
Co-investorsCollaborative FundMercuri.vcMoth FundUnion Square Ventures (USV)Yes VCBetaworks+2 more
Ripple builds blockchain-based financial infrastructure to enable cross-border value transfer and payment solutions for enterprises, governments, and financial institutions.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US
Ryan Fugger(Founder)David Schwartz(Director)inSusan Athey(Director)Gene Sperling(Director)Christian Larsen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Young Guo(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalAbstract VenturesAurum Venture PartnersCamp One VenturesCastle Island VenturesCore Venture Capital+19 more
SandboxAQ combines artificial intelligence and quantum technology to address complex industrial challenges.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechQuantum Computing
Jack Hidary(Founder)in
BoardSergey Brin(Founder)
Co-investorsAllianz XBreyer CapitalElaiaFPVIn-Q-TelMoonshots Capital+12 more
SXSW is a seven-day conference and festival held in Austin featuring conference sessions, film and TV screenings, live music showcases, comedy nights, expos, and brand activations.
Media & EntertainmentAustin, US
Co-investorsPharmStars Ventures
Thinktopia is a brand consultancy that applies its proprietary "Primal Branding" framework to build brand narratives, communities, and marketing across social, digital, and traditional media.
Marketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Tumblr is a microblogging and social networking platform where users create and follow blogs, share posts, and explore content organized by topic tags such as music.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial
David Karp(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsBetaworksBirchmere VenturesDraper AssociatesGlynn Capital ManagementIsaac LidskyJazzya Investments+11 more
New York, US
Jared DeMatteis(Chief Legal Officer)Sandeep Mathrani(Chief Executive Officer and Director)Benjamin Dunham(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsDag VenturesInvestXJoule VenturesMetaPropSoftBank Vision FundRRE Ventures
This page is a biography of Sandra Campos, a retail and consumer products executive, entrepreneur, and investor.
EdTechNew York, US
Exits · 3
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioDocuSignNASDAQ: DOCUPalantirNASDAQ: PLTRPinterestNYSE: PINS
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Pinterest · opportunitiesforyouth.org · Jul 30, 2026
Ripple Labs · cryptonews.net · Jul 18, 2026
Sandbox AQ · quantumzeitgeist.com · Jun 17, 2026
Blue Bottle Coffee · foodnavigator.com · Apr 27, 2026
Women Who Tech · womentech.net · May 26, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Avant Global LLC made?
- Avant Global LLC has 27 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Avant Global LLC invest at?
- Avant Global LLC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Avant Global LLC focus on?
- Avant Global LLC focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Avant Global LLC located?
- Avant Global LLC is headquartered in Santa Barbara, US.
- Does Avant Global LLC lead rounds?
- Avant Global LLC typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Avant Global LLC co-invest with?
- Avant Global LLC most often shares deals with Collaborative Fund, Millennium Technology Value Partners, Union Square Ventures (USV), among 72 tracked co-investors.
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