Fund profile
Avid Ventures
New York, United States
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About
Avid Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on backing early-stage startups in fintech, consumer internet, and software sectors across North America, Europe, and Israel. Founded in 2020 by Addie Lerner, formerly of General Catalyst, Avid invests primarily at Seed, Series A, and Series B stages. With a $68 million debut fund, Avid’s flexible approach allows for varied check sizes, co-leading rounds or making smaller initial investments alongside other top-tier investors. What sets Avid apart is its deep involvement in the strategic growth of its portfolio companies. The team, which includes key members like Tali Vogelstein and Irene Gendelman, works closely with founders, providing hands-on support in areas like financial modeling, business development, hiring, and fundraising strategy. Their approach is highly collaborative, with Avid acting as a dedicated extension of the startup’s team, offering outsourced strategic finance support and helping companies scale operationally. Avid’s portfolio includes a diverse range of innovative companies, such as Rapyd, a global payments platform, Nova Credit, a cross-border credit data provider, and Coast, a fintech startup. The firm is known for its founder-first mentality, emphasizing long-term partnerships and building trust through early involvement and continued support throughout the company's growth journey. This unique blend of flexibility, strategic involvement, and strong partnerships makes Avid Ventures a highly sought-after investor for transformative, high-growth startups.
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$14M
Historical average check
$150M
Historical max check
May 2024
Last investment date
28
Investments
Fintech & Financial services
Software & Apps
Data & Analytics
Legal & Professional services
Security & Privacy
Other
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