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Avenir

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Avenir Growth Capital is a prominent private investment firm based in New York, United States, specializing in growth equity opportunities. The firm primarily targets technology and tech-enabled businesses that have demonstrated strong product-market fit and significant growth potential. Avenir's investment philosophy centers on partnering with exceptional management teams, providing not just capital but also strategic support to help companies scale rapidly and achieve market leadership.

The firm typically invests in companies that are beyond the early-stage venture phase, focusing on those with proven business models and substantial revenue. They are known for their long-term perspective, aiming to be a value-add partner throughout a company's growth trajectory. Avenir seeks out businesses poised for disruption or significant expansion within their respective industries, often participating in later-stage funding rounds.

Avenir has progressively increased its fund sizes, indicating its growing capacity for larger investments. For instance, the firm successfully closed its third fund, Avenir Growth Fund III, at an impressive $1.2 billion, significantly larger than its previous funds. This enables Avenir to deploy substantial capital into its portfolio companies. Their typical first check sizes generally range from $25 million to $100 million, though they have the flexibility to participate in larger rounds depending on the opportunity. Notable investments include stakes in high-profile companies such as Reddit, Discord, Kaseya, and Byju's, showcasing their diverse portfolio across various tech sectors.

Investor Profile

Avenir has backed more than 60 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 21 rounds, about 35% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, India, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, E-Commerce.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $25M – $100M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (20%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Series C (18%)
  • Series D (13%)
  • Series E (7%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)
  • Seed (5%)
  • Series F (3%)
  • Series G (3%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (60%)
  • India (13%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • United Arab Emirates (3%)
  • Australia (3%)
  • France (3%)
  • Norway (2%)
  • South Africa (2%)
  • Colombia (2%)
  • Mexico (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • E-commerce
  • Software
  • Marketplace
  • Finance
  • Payments
  • Machine Learning
  • Information Technology
  • Banking
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Avenir frequently co-invest with?

Wellington Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
Spark Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 10
Thrive Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
TQ Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Lux Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Tiger Global Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 16
Lightspeed Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 6
D1 Capital Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 7

Which angels does Avenir often collaborate with?

MM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
LG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BC
North America, New York, United States, Saratoga Springs
Shared Deals: 1
RG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
HS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AL
Europe, Oslo, Norway
Shared Deals: 1
JG
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
CP
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Avenir?

Ramp

New York, New York, United States

Ramp is a financial operations platform designed to save companies time and money

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series EJul 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $500,000,000
Ramp

New York, New York, United States

Ramp is a financial operations platform designed to save companies time and money

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series EJun 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
Rosebud

Santa Monica, California, United States

Therapist-backed AI journal built to support personal growth and emotional well-being.

Mobile AppsSoftware
SeedJun 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Inspiren

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Inspiren is a healthcare tech company using AI to monitor patient care, track interactions, and improve clinical workflow management.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Series AMar 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Ramp

New York, New York, United States

Ramp is a finance automation platform that helps businesses spend less time and money.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Secondary MarketMar 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
VideaHealth

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

VideaHealth is offers dentistAI’s software automatically detects pathologies in dental imaging, helping dentists avoid missing diseases.

BiotechnologyHealth CareSoftware
Series BJan 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Air

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Air.inc is a visual workspace designed to automate creative operations by helping teams collect, approve, and share content.

Cloud StorageCollaborationContentDigital MediaProductivity Tools
Series BJan 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
BVNK

London, England, United Kingdom

BVNK unifies banks and blockchains in a single platform, so innovators can launch new payments products quickly.

B2BBankingEnterprise SoftwareFinancial ServicesFinTechIT Infrastructure
Series BDec 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Current

New York, New York, United States

Current is a leading consumer fintech banking platform transforming financial access for everyday Americans.

BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series UnknownDec 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
Nivoda

London, England, United Kingdom

Nivoda is a digital marketplace and supply chain for natural and lab-grown diamonds.

JewelryLogisticsMarketplacePrecious MetalsSupply Chain Management
Series CNov 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $51,000,000