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Seed Fund

Backing vision at the moment it meets execution.

WHAT IS SEED INVESTING?
Seed is where vision meets execution, when bold ideas become category‑defining companies and the greatest value is forged.

Here’s why we invest at inception—and stay all in as founders build the future:

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    SEED CAPITAL IS CATALYTIC

    The earliest investments have the power to ignite growth and create enduring value.
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    ICONIC COMPANIES STARTED HERE

    Many of today’s most valuable companies were funded when they were just an idea.
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    OUR EDGE: RECOGNIZING POTENTIAL

    We spot promise long before it’s headline-worthy—backing visionaries first.

WHAT IS THE SEED FUND?
A venture capital fund open to individual accredited investors that invests at the earliest stages in high-potential startups, backing visionary founders with capital, community, and support to help turn bold ideas into category-defining companies.

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    Invest in entrepreneurial companies at the earliest stage where the opportunities for value creation are typically highest and company valuations are usually at their lowest
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    ~50-100 venture investments made over ~12-18 months— diversified by sector, geography, lead investor
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    Reserves ~25% to pursue follow-on opportunities in the most promising portfolio investments
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    Investments sourced by a team of dedicated investing professionals. our network of handpicked Super-Angels, AV's 600k+ supporters, and other AV funds

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WHAT IS OUR INVESTING APPROACH?
Our competitive advantage lies in our integrated community-driving sourcing strategy that weaves together a carefully cultivated network of scouts, super-angels, and domain experts.

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    FOUNDER-FIRST

    Exceptional founders drive outsized returns. We back visionaries with deep domain expertise, grit, and the ability to attract top talent.
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    EARLY CONVICTION

    We move fast and invest across the early-stage spectrum, from pre-product to product-market fit.
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    FULL-STACK PARTNERSHIP

    Beyond capital, we offer hands-on support, a deep network, and operational expertise across product, marketing, and scaling.
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    PATIENT CAPITAL, BOLD OUTCOMES

    We’re in it for the long haul, committed to backing founders through multiple rounds toward category-defining success.

How You Can Participate in Seed Investing

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Invest in the Fund

Let our expert team handle it for you.

Our award-winning venture investing professionals will build a diversified portfolio of venture-backed companies for you.

Invest Deal-by-Deal

You select individual companies to invest in.

Join our Foundation Fund Syndicate to review deals one at a time. We’ll share diligence materials so you can make informed decisions.

8 Funds

8 Funds

distinct offerings

180K+

180K+

community members

1600+

1600+

investors

Figures represent 8 funds offered during 2022 and investors and community across all Focused Funds since inception.

AV’s Seed Advantages

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    Team of experienced investors, located on East and West Coast
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    International network of independent Super-Angels, sharing investment opportunities in various sectors and regions
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    Network of 600K+ supporters who provide advice, referrals, connections
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    Robust support to entrepreneurs through our CEO Services
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    Interest and ability to support our most promising companies in follow-on rounds

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Seed Fund News

Content at the intersection of entrepreneurship, venture capital, and specific industry sectors.

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Seed Fund Portfolio

We invest alongside other established venture firms in a broad range of ventures to help build you a diversified venture portfolio.

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