
Avenir
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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