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Azure Ventures Group

Venture capital

Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked

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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
Unicorns
1
IPOs
1

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.

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×6

Who they back

founder profiles across 7 portfolio companies
87%
repeat founders
of 15 founders with career history

Where their founders studiedfrom 14 founders with education data

Stanford University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×4Economics ×3Engineering ×3Business & Management ×2Physics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 15 founders with career history

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

Investments · 8 tracked

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Cerebras Systemscerebras.aiin𝕏NASDAQ: CBRS

Cerebras designs and manufactures wafer-scale AI processors and systems for data centers, enabling high-speed AI training and inference workloads.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsSunnyvale, US

Andrew Feldman(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)inGary Lauterbach(Chief Technology Officer, Emeritus and Co-founder)inMichael James(Chief Architect, Advanced Technologies and Co-Founder)inSean Lie(CTO and Co-Founder)inJean-Philippe Fricker(Chief System Architect and Co-Founder)in

Co-investors2080 VenturesAlpha Wave GlobalArtisanal VenturesAurum Venture PartnersB CapitalBlack Opal Ventures+39 more

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 VenturesClass 5 Global

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)in

Co-investorsBlackhorn VenturesHearstLabMaC Venture CapitalNVIDIAUlu VenturesVodia 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 PartnersCM VenturesDesigner FundEvolution VC Partners+15 more

Slashslash.comin𝕏

Slash provides enterprise-grade cash management and deposit insurance services for businesses, offering FDIC coverage expanded across a network of partner banks with real-time transaction controls and approval workflows.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

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

Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Y CombinatorGoodwater CapitalGarage CapitalKhosla VenturesMenlo Ventures+1 more

Exits · 1

1 IPOs

Cerebras SystemsNASDAQ: CBRS

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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.
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 34 tracked co-investors.

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