Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Analytics |
Stages | Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
ASDF Ventures is an investment fund that focuses on empowering great entrepreneurs by investing both time and money into their ventures. With significant expertise in FinTech, financial services, A.I., big data, and analytics, they target companies operating within these dynamic industries. They are particularly interested in startups at the Seed and Series A stages of growth, where they can add substantial value beyond capital alone. Their investment parameters are clear: they engage with funding rounds where they can commit a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000, with a sweet spot for investment at around $1,500,000. The portfolio of ASDF Ventures speaks to its strategic position in the market with investments in a diverse array of innovative companies such as Vanta, Athelas, Gem, Pilot, NexHealth, and Descript. Each investment signifies a confidence in high-growth potential and reflects their belief in the transformative power of technology. Not just limited to financial contribution, ASDF Ventures boasts active participation and support to their entrepreneurs, offering guidance and resources to propel the companies forward. The fund's success stories include successful exits like Freckle Education to Renaissance, Kigo to RealPage, and Numeracy to Snowflake, demonstrating their ability to identify and nurture scalable business models. Their team consists of seasoned investors like Jean-Denis Grze, Sidharth Kakkar, and Tido Carriero, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the portfolio companies. ASDF Ventures establishes itself as a remarkable player in the venture capital landscape through its commitment to fostering innovation and driving growth for startups at critical stages of their development.