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Avenue Capital Group

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Avenue Capital Group is a global investment firm focused on distressed, and undervalued debt and equity opportunities across the world.

Investor Profile

Avenue Capital Group has backed more than 23 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 74% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series Unknown, Post Ipo Debt rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, China.
  • Strong thematic focus on Medical Device, Health Care, Information Technology.
  • Led 8 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (35%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (13%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Series D (9%)
  • Series A (9%)
  • Convertible Note (4%)
  • Series C (4%)
  • Private Equity (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (65%)
  • United Kingdom (17%)
  • China (9%)
  • Sweden (4%)
  • Canada (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Medical Device
  • Health Care
  • Information Technology
  • Customer Service
  • Biotechnology
  • Sports
  • Sports Leagues And Teams
  • Financial Services
  • Service Industry
  • Telecommunications
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Who does Avenue Capital Group frequently co-invest with?

Mayfield Fund
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Union Grove Venture Partners
North America, North Carolina, United States, Chapel Hill
Co-Investments: 1
AI
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Macquarie Capital
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 2
LG Technology Ventures
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 1
Abstract Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
U.S. Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Expa
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Hudson Structured Capital Management
North America, Connecticut, United States, Stamford
Co-Investments: 1
Group1001
North America, Indiana, United States, Zionsville
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Avenue Capital Group often collaborate with?

AB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Avenue Capital Group?

Voom Medical Devices

New York, New York, United States

Voom Medical Devices offers orthopedic medical devices and appliances.

Health CareMedical DeviceWellness
Debt FinancingApr 29, 2025
Spectral AI

Dallas, Texas, United States

Spectral AI specializes in predictive analytics with a platform that uses proprietary artificial intelligence (AI).

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine LearningMedical Device
Post Ipo DebtMar 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
Proscia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Proscia develops digital pathology software designed to help laboratories and life sciences organizations manage and analyze pathology data.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Series DMar 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
CalciMedica

La Jolla, California, United States

CalciMedica is engaged in the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.

Health CareInformation TechnologyLife Science
Post Ipo DebtMar 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Men In Blazers

New York, New York, United States

Men In Blazers is a soccer-focused media company that covers sports events, leagues, and TV shows.

BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNewsPodcastPublishing
Series AJan 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Mercury/13

London, England, United Kingdom

Mercury/13 is a multi-club ownership company focused on acquiring equity interests in European professional women's football teams.

Funding PlatformSportsSports Leagues and Teams
Private EquityDec 18, 2024
Unrivaled

Miami, Florida, United States

Unrivaled operates a women's basketball league that focuses on 3v3 games.

BasketballSportsSports Leagues and Teams
Series ADec 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $28,000,000
Unrivaled

Miami, Florida, United States

Unrivaled operates a women's basketball league that focuses on 3v3 games.

BasketballSportsSports Leagues and Teams
Series UnknownNov 27, 2024
Ocugen

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

Ocugen is a biotechnology company that develops novel gene and cell therapies to improve health and patient outcomes.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
Post Ipo DebtNov 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Epica International

San Clemente, California, United States

Epica International designs, develops, and distributes progressive robotic systems.

Health DiagnosticsMedical DeviceRoboticsSoftware
Debt FinancingSep 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $13,500,000