AU21 Capital
AU21 Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The firm is led by Managing Partner Chandler Guo and has a team of four professionals. AU21 Capital distinguishes itself by focusing on high-growth opportunities in the blockchain and artificial intelligence sectors.
The firm invests in a range of sectors including blockchain, AI, fintech, gaming, and SaaS. AU21 Capital typically invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, with check sizes ranging from $100K to $1M. The firm primarily invests in the USA and has a notable portfolio of 185 companies.
Some of AU21 Capital's notable investments include NeuronX - financial software, Vue Protocol - software development applications, Starlay - financial software, Nillion - other financial services, and DcentraLab - business/productivity software.
AUA Private Equity Partners
AUA Private Equity Partners is a New York-based investment firm focused on the lower middle-market. Founded by professionals with experience in various financial institutions, the firm is driven by an operationally-focused strategy. The team is composed of seasoned experts with backgrounds in family offices and major financial entities, enhancing its approach to providing strategic capital and value creation for invested companies.
AUA Private Equity Partners primarily targets consumer products and services sectors, with a specific emphasis on family-owned businesses and entities that benefit from the growth of the U.S. Hispanic population. The firm makes equity investments ranging from $20 to $75 million in companies generating over $5 million in EBITDA. While their total AUM is not specified, the firm manages multiple investments across these sectors.
Notable portfolio companies include Gourmet Culinary Partners - a specialty food manufacturer, Epic Baking Company, and Holiday Foods™ - a distributor of appetizers and hors d’oeuvres. The firm focuses on partnerships that drive culinary and service innovations, maintaining substantial involvement in the growth and operational execution of its portfolio companies.
AUC Angels
Boasting an unrivaled reputation as the top private business school in Egypt and one of the best in Africa and the Arab world, the AUC School of Business is dedicated to transforming the young eager minds of today to the responsible change agents of tomorrow, all while developing relevance and leadership in an evolving ecosystem.
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Situated within the top private university in Egypt and enjoying nearly seven decades' worth of history, the School offers a wide range of programs that extend beyond the classroom to provide a holistic and engaging learning experience. Undergraduate programs focus on merging a liberal arts foundation with a deep understanding of business, economics and accounting, ensuring students’ full interaction and constant engagement. The graduate and executive education programs on offer are similarly world class and provide hands-on, practical and integrated perspectives in dynamic fields of study to aspiring professionals.
Aucfan
Aucfan is a Japanese online platform providing e-commerce price analysis. Comprehensive analysis is achieved by a wide variety of data acquired from various marketplaces around the world such as Amazon, ebay, Yahoo! auction, Yahoo! shopping, Rakuten, Mercari etc.
AUCTUS Capital Partners AG
AUCTUS Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2001. The firm is entrepreneur-led and owned by its partners, with a team of 35 professionals. AUCTUS is recognized as a leading private equity firm for the European SME sector, focusing on creating market leaders through strategic buy-and-build and succession solutions.
AUCTUS primarily invests in mid-sized companies across various sectors including business services, healthcare, and technology. The firm targets majority stakes and provides capital for growth and acquisitions, with a focus on companies in Germany and Italy. AUCTUS manages several funds, including the AUCTUS Private Equity Fund V with an AUM of $1.1 billion, launched in 2019.
Notable investments by AUCTUS include Kontron - a technology company, Pimcore - a data management platform, and PharmaLex - a healthcare consultancy. The firm has also been involved in significant acquisitions such as Blasius Schuster and Delo Instruments.
Audacious Ventures
Audacious Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020. The firm is led by partners Muzzammil Zaveri and Nakul Mandan, who bring experience from previous roles at Gradient and other notable firms. Audacious Ventures is known for its focus on partnering with ambitious founders who aim to achieve significant impact in their respective industries.
The firm primarily invests in sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, SaaS, and education. Audacious Ventures typically engages in early-stage investments, supporting companies from Series A to later stages. The firm manages two funds: Audacious Ventures LP Fund I with $76 million launched in 2021, and Audacious Ventures II with $150 million launched in 2024. Their investment strategy emphasizes building exceptional teams and scaling businesses to large markets.
Notable portfolio companies include Saris AI - business productivity software, Cardinal - business productivity software, Nominal - business productivity software, Ghost - business productivity software, and WorkOS - software development applications. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting innovative technology solutions across various industries.
Audacity Fund
Audacity Fund is a venture capital firm based in the United States, focusing on investments in Black and African-led crypto startups. The firm is led by a founder with 15 years of experience in global capital flows and a network spanning 20 countries. Audacity Fund is committed to supporting under-represented founders and prioritizes scalable blockchain infrastructure projects.
The fund invests primarily in sectors such as Web3, fintech, social, and media. It typically participates in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds, with check sizes ranging from $100,000 to $5 million. Audacity Fund has a geographical investment focus that includes the USA, Africa, Latin America, India, Asia-Pacific, and the MENA region.
Notable investments by Audacity Fund include companies that are making significant strides in blockchain and fintech sectors, although specific portfolio companies were not detailed in the available sources.
Audax Private Debt
Audax Private Debt is a private debt investor based in the United States, founded in 2000. The firm specializes in providing highly tailored debt solutions to middle-market companies. Their team includes experienced investment professionals with a strong track record and deep relationships in the industry. They prioritize collaborative partnerships with private equity clients and their investors, which differentiates them in the market.
Audax Private Debt invests primarily in senior secured debt, junior debt, and co-invest equity. Their focus industries include Business Services, Consumer Products and Services, Distribution, Diversified Manufacturing, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Industrial Manufacturing and Services, Logistics, and Technology & Software Services. They target investment sizes up to $350 million for senior secured debt and $150 million for junior debt, with a strategic focus on North American middle-market companies. Audax has managed over $47 billion in total capital across its various debt strategies.
Notable investments include financing agreements with Crestview Partners for Modern Wealth Management and numerous others in their extensive portfolio. They remain actively engaged in diversified lending to ensure a broad and balanced investment portfolio.
Audax Private Equity
Audax Private Equity is a private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1999. The firm employs over 270 professionals and focuses on middle-market and lower-middle-market companies in North America. Audax is known for its Buy & Build strategy, which aims to drive organic and inorganic growth in its portfolio companies. The firm operates through three main strategies: Flagship, Origins, and Audax Strategic Capital, each targeting different segments of the market.
Audax invests in a variety of sectors including business services, consumer, healthcare, industrial services, software, and technology. The firm typically targets companies with EBITDA ranging from $5 million to $80 million. Audax manages several funds, including the $5.25 billion seventh flagship fund and the Origins fund with over $1 billion in committed capital. The firm is a Registered Investment Adviser and adheres to the Principles for Responsible Investment.
Notable investments by Audax Private Equity include Jitterbit - integration platform, Newfold Digital - web presence solutions, Chart Industries - cryogenic equipment manufacturer, Fortra - cybersecurity solutions, and Keystone Software - enterprise software solutions.
Audeo Ventures
Audeo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2021. The firm focuses on investing in technology-enabled companies primarily in the US and Latin America. Audeo Ventures is committed to backing serial entrepreneurs who have a deep understanding of traditional, often overlooked markets. The team consists of 3 professionals, and they emphasize reinvigorating foundational industries with modern technology.
The firm invests in a variety of sectors including fintech, enterprise applications, and consumer services. Audeo Ventures typically participates in early-stage and Series B rounds, with a focus on companies in the US and Mexico. The firm manages Audeo Ventures Fund II, which has an AUM of $65 million, launched in March 2026.
Notable investments by Audeo Ventures include Plata Card - consumer finance, Honor Education - educational software, DevRev - business productivity software, and X1 Card - financial services. The firm has also seen successful exits such as Monite and X1 Card through mergers and acquisitions.