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Azure Ventures Group

Venture capital

Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked

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2,556 people in our graph share verified history with the Azure Ventures Group team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Teresa Chanunlockedknows Frank Stonebanks · together at Johnson & Johnson (overlapped)
×2knows the team · via IBM
knows the team · via University of Southern California
×2knows the team · via Stanford University
×2knows the team · via Goldman Sachs
knows the team · via Buzz Solutions
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Investment thesis

Azure Ventures Group positions itself as a purpose-built VC supporting founders with growth mindsets and ambitious ideas. It invests in tech-enabled companies that seek to disrupt and revitalize stagnant markets while removing operational inefficiencies within their industries. The firm frames its focus around backing entrepreneurs who aim to transform sectors through technology.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2020
Tracked investments
8

Team · 9 people

from the firm's website
Shaan Patel· Managing Partnerin
Frank Stonebanks· CEO at Renibus Therapeuticsin

Board advisor and CEO at Renibus Therapeutics.

Laurence Kalinsky· Corporate Development Executivein

Board advisor with a corporate development executive background.

Sajan Patel· Private Equity Associate at Sun Capital Partnersin

Advisor to Azure and a private equity associate at Sun Capital Partners.

Zhenni Liu· Partner at MaC Venture Capitalin𝕏

Advisor to Azure and a Partner at MaC Venture Capital.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Azure Ventures Group went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 8 of 8 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×3Direct to Consumer ×2Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2FoodTech ×2Consumer ×1Deep Tech ×1EdTech ×1

HQs:United States×5

Who they back

founder profiles across 7 portfolio companies
80%
repeat founders
of 15 founders with career history

Where their founders studiedfrom 14 founders with education data

Stanford University ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 15 founders with career history

AMD ×5SeaMicro ×4HaxAsia ×2Riverstone Networks ×2Stanford University ×2

Investments · 8 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
actual veggiesactualveggies.comin𝕏

Actual Veggies makes plant-based veggie burger patties from whole vegetables and clean ingredients, sold directly to consumers online.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Hailey Swartz(Founder)inJason Rosenbaum(Founder)in

Co-investorsBig Idea Ventures

Buzz Solutionsbuzzsolutions.coin𝕏Feb 2024

Buzz Solutions provides visual AI software that analyzes drone and camera inspection imagery to automate asset monitoring and anomaly detection across energy infrastructure including transmission lines, distribution networks, substations, and solar installations.

AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwarePalo Alto, US

VIKHYAT CHAUDHRY(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inKAITLYN ALBERTOLI(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inVikhyat Chaudhry(Founder)inMuzammil Khalil(Founder)inJAGJOT SINGH(Director)MARK LOCH(Director)

Co-investorsBlackhorn VenturesMaC Venture CapitalUlu VenturesVodia Ventures

Cerebrascerebras.netin𝕏

Cerebras designs and manufactures wafer-scale AI processors and systems for data centers, enabling accelerated AI training and inference at scale.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Andrew Feldman(Co-founder & CEO)inGary LauterbachinMichael JamesinSean Lie(Founder)inJean-Philippe Frickerin

Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalArtisanal VenturesCoatue ManagementIn-Q-TelOpen Field CapitalRosecliff Ventures+1 more

Edlyedly.co

Edly is a private student loan platform offering income-based repayment (IBR) loans, including a no-cosigner option for students within a year of graduation.

EdTechFintechBriarcliff Manor, US

Christopher Ricciardi(Executive Officer, Director)inCharles Trafton(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Gilbert(Director)

BoardPablo Srugo(Director)inCode Cubitt(Director)in

Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersMistral Venture PartnersSocial Starts

Goldegolde.co𝕏

Golde is a family-founded company that makes superfood lattes, teas, and tools for at-home café rituals.

Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Trinity(Co-Founder)Issey(Co-Founder)

Co-investorsDebut CapitalTrust Fund

Materna Medicalmaternamedical.comin

Materna Medical develops medical technologies to address pelvic health needs in obstetrics and gynecology.

FemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesMountain View, US

Tracy MacNeal(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardAriella Golomb(Director)Peter Wyles(Director)Arthur Reidel(Director)Jim Bochnowski(Director)Patrick Jamp(Director)

Co-investorsBand of AngelsCitrine AngelsHouston Angel NetworkTexas HALO FundGolden SeedsWavemaker Three-Sixty Health

Mighty Buildingsmightybuildings.comin𝕏Defunct

Mighty Buildings manufactures prefabricated homes using 3D printing technology and robotics, with a goal of reducing construction emissions and waste.

PropTechRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Slava Solonitsyn(Founder)inDmitry Starodubtsev(Founder)in

Co-investorsAbies VenturesBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBold Capital PartnersDesigner FundEvolution VC PartnersFlucas Ventures+13 more

Slashjoinslash.comin𝕏

Slash provides a business cash account with expanded FDIC coverage by distributing deposits across a network of partner banks via IntraFi Cash Service, along with ACH authorization controls, approval workflows, and spending limits.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Victor Cardenas Codriansky(Founder)inKevin Bai(Founder)inVictor Cardenas(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Goodwater CapitalY CombinatorKhosla VenturesRibbit Capital

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Azure Ventures Group made?
Azure Ventures Group has 8 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
What stage does Azure Ventures Group invest at?
Azure Ventures Group invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Azure Ventures Group focus on?
Azure Ventures Group focuses on Cloud Computing, Crypto & Web3, Digital Health, Fintech, Sector Agnostic.
Who does Azure Ventures Group co-invest with?
Azure Ventures Group most often shares deals with Bold Capital Partners, In-Q-Tel, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), among 32 tracked co-investors.

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