Av8 Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2018

AUM

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Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investment Ticket

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Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

AV8 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2018. The firm is led by a team of experienced investors and engineers, including George Ugras and Brett Battles, who bring expertise from corporate venture backgrounds. AV8 Ventures is committed to empowering early-stage startups in healthcare, enterprise, financial services, and deep-tech sectors, aiming to build category-defining companies.

The firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in Series A rounds, with a typical check size ranging from $500K to $10M. AV8 Ventures invests primarily in the United States, supporting companies in sectors such as biotechnology, fintech, insurtech, and AI. The firm has a diverse portfolio and collaborates with strategic partners like Allianz to leverage risk, data, and regulatory expertise.

Notable investments by AV8 Ventures include Alpha Medical - women's health advocacy, Delfi Diagnostics - cancer detection, Eclypsium - device protection, Embrace.io - mobile app error fixing, and CoverTree - manufactured home insurance. These investments highlight AV8's commitment to fostering innovation across various industries.

Industry

Biotechnology Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services AI

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FAQs about Av8 Ventures

Av8 Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A.
Av8 Ventures is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.
Av8 Ventures was founded in 2018.
Av8 Ventures invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, AI.
Av8 Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Av8 Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
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