AV Ventures

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1963

AUM

$44 M

Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Africa

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 19 July, 2026

Profile

AV Ventures is a for-profit impact investment subsidiary of ACDI/VOCA, based on the strong foundations and networks developed by ACDI/VOCA over 60 years. They focus on providing innovative and catalytic financing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and financial institutions (FIs) with significant growth and impact potential in Africa, Central Asia, and Latin America. The firm is distinguished by its use of customized financial products like revenue-based loans and mezzanine structures to better support the funding needs of its portfolio companies.

The firm invests in sectors including agriculture, food and beverage, and financial services with a focus on early and growth-stage investments. They aim for a systemic change through investments that create more competitive, resilient, and inclusive market systems, providing better economic opportunities for marginalized communities. AV Ventures operates with a total capital raised of $44 million and a notable presence in low-income countries across underfunded sectors.

Some of the firm's notable portfolio companies include Impact for Kenya (INK) Fund - focuses on lending in underserved northern counties of Kenya, AV Ventures Ghana (AVVG) Fund - a pilot fund in West Africa, SELEVER Impact Fund - finances MFIs and SMEs in Burkina Faso's poultry market, and Central Asia Impact Fund (CAIF) - managed in cooperation with AV Frontiers in Kyrgyz Republic.

Industry

Agriculture Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Networking Security Technology Infrastructure AgriTech

Contacts

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Taalaibek Djoumataev Managing Director

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Geoffrey Chalmers Managing Director

Managing Director

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FAQs about AV Ventures

Is AV Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

AV Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is AV Ventures located?

AV Ventures is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

When was AV Ventures founded?

AV Ventures was founded in 1963.

What sectors and industries does AV Ventures invest in?

AV Ventures invests in companies and startups in Agriculture, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Networking, Security, Technology, Infrastructure, AgriTech.

What is AV Ventures geographical focus of investments?

AV Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Africa.

At what stages of companies and startups does AV Ventures typically invest in?

AV Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of AV Ventures investment?

AV Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for AV Ventures?

AV Ventures has around $44m assets under management.

Is AV Ventures impact investor?

Yes, AV Ventures is impact investor.

What are the contacts of AV Ventures?

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