Austin Ventures

About The Fund

Austin Ventures, established in 1979 and based in Austin, Texas, is a venture capital firm with a broad investment scope, predominantly focused on the Texan market. With an extensive history of partnering with entrepreneurs, they have funded over 250 companies, demonstrating a strong commitment to the growth and development of businesses across multiple industries. Austin Ventures specializes in an array of sectors that include, but are not limited to, Software (Web, Marketplace, SaaS), IT & TMT, Media, Education, Business Solutions, FinTech & Financial Services, Hardware & Manufacturing, Energy, IoT & Wearables, HealthTech & Fitness, Cannabis, Food & Beverage, and Logistics & Distribution. Their investment expertise lies in equity with specializations in Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Expansion, Later Stage, MBO/LBO, and Recapitalization transactions. They maintain a diverse portfolio with an emphasis on building valuable companies that propel forward the industry standards. With a patient approach, their investment professionals work closely as active, engaged partners, leveraging their collective experience and expertise to guide companies towards success. Austin Ventures operates with assets under management of $3.9 billion, illustrating substantial financial capability to back substantial ventures. They have tailored their investment strategies to suit the needs of the evolving market, offering minimum investments of $100,000 and capping at $100 million. Their approach is entrepreneur-driven with a growth orientation, ensuring they invest not just capital but also strategic assistance to establish category-defining companies. The firm continues to show a substantial presence in the Texan ecosystem, having invested nearly $3 billion in the region, which highlights their Texas-centric investment thesis and their dedication to empowering local business innovation.