SternAegis Ventures

SternAegis Ventures is the private equity and venture capital division of Aegis Capital Corp., founded in 2012 and based in New York City. It is led by CEO Adam K. Stern, who has headed Private Equity Banking at Aegis Capital Corp. since 2012, and partners with entrepreneurs and early-stage companies to build brands with long-term investment value, adding value through capital formation and strategic relationships. The firm runs a team of roughly 20 people, including about 10 partners. SternAegis invests primarily at Series A in US-based startups across a broad set of sectors, prominently technology including software, web marketplaces and SaaS, IT and media, alongside biotechnology, medical devices, hospital services, life sciences, healthcare and energy. As a lead investor, it brings investment banking, merchant banking, transaction execution and strategic consulting to accelerate portfolio company growth. As of 2022 it had invested in around 20 companies, with a track record that includes 11 IPOs and one acquisition. Notable portfolio names include Zoomcar, DarioHealth and Orchestra BioMed, and a recent highlight was leading the $11.8M Series A round of Amplifica. Brokerage and advisory products are offered through Aegis Capital Corp., a member of FINRA and SIPC. By combining venture investment with a full-service investment-banking platform, SternAegis Ventures supports early-stage founders from initial capital formation through to public-market and strategic exits.