Avant Global LLC
Family officeSanta Barbara · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 10 people tracked
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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
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What they invest in
from 16 of 26 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment ×10Consumer ×4Social ×4Creator Economy ×3Direct to Consumer ×2Enterprise Software ×2Impact & Social Good ×2Marketing Tech ×2
HQs:United States×13
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×33 founders×2
Investments · 26 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12015 · 12 dated
DocuSign provides AI-powered agreement management, electronic signature, and contract lifecycle management solutions for enterprises.
Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Tom Gonser(Director)inMike Dinsdale(Executive Officer)inNeil Hudspith(Executive Officer)inReggie Davis(Executive Officer)inKeith Krach(Executive Officer, Director)inAllan Thygesen(President, Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAccelBain Capital VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersComcast VenturesDraper AssociatesGreen Bay Ventures+21 more
Palantir develops data integration and analytics software platforms—Gotham, Foundry, Apollo, and AIP—for government and commercial organizations to manage, analyze, and act on data across operations.
Peter ThielJoe LonsdaleStephen CohenAlexander C. KarpNathan Gettings
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+52 more
Palo Alto, US
Agris Kipurs(Executive Officer, Director)Edgars Rozentals(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTuff Yen(Director)
Co-investorsZenStone Venture CapitalBase Venture Management, Inc.Recursive Ventures
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)inBryan Meehan(Founder of Issuer)in
BoardMichelangelo Volpi(Director)Tony Conrad(Director)inMike Volpi(Director)
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalCollaborative FundGV (Google Ventures)Kindred VenturesRaptor GroupTrue Ventures+3 more
Free beautiful photography platform.
Mikael Cho(Founder)in
Co-investorsAstellaBDC Venture CapitalFounderFuelLDV CapitalNomad Venture Partners, LlcThe Craftory+4 more
Loverly is a digital platform and content hub for wedding planning that provides couples with planning tools, inspiration galleries, expert advice, and resources across all wedding types.
ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Mateo, US
Jan Bagniewski(Executive Officer, Director)
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 & EntertainmentBrooklyn, US
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)Christian Larsen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)David Schwartz(Director)inBradley Garlinghouse(Executive Officer)
BoardYoung Guo(Director)Doug Chertok(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 media and entertainment conference event series founded in Austin, Texas that showcases creators, musicians, filmmakers, and technology innovators through film, music, and interactive programming.
Media & EntertainmentAustin, US
Roland Swenson(Co-founder and Executive Chairman)in
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 & EntertainmentNew York City, US
Patrick Hanlon(Founder and CEO)in
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 FundXB Ventures+3 more
Women Who Tech is an organization focused on supporting and promoting women in the technology sector.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodSocialNew York, US
Allyson Kapin(Founder, Women Who Tech)in
YSBnow is a digital media platform for Gen Z girls (ages 13-18) featuring uplifting video and editorial content focused on positivity and confidence rather than celebrity gossip or drama.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Steve Yatko(Founder and CEO)Colleen Broomall(Founder and Chief Editor)Janine Yatko(Founder and Head Business Analyst)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Exits · 4
3 IPOs · 1 acquisitions · showing 3Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Docusign · finance.yahoo.com · Sep 4, 2026
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 26 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited.
- 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 87 tracked co-investors.
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