AUSTIN VENTURES
AUSTIN VENTURES is a Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ fund in Texas writing $500K–$75M checks into Enterprise, it-infrastructure, business-services, digital-media and supply-chain-management.
Not currently making new investments (as of September 24, 2026).
- Stages
- Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+
- Sectors
- Enterprise, it-infrastructure, business-services, digital-media, supply-chain-management
- Check size
- $500K–$75M
- Invests in
- Texas
- Actively investing
- No
- Founded
- 1984
- Assets under management
- $3.9B
- Website
- austinventures.com
Thesis
Austin Ventures (AV) is a venture capital and growth equity firm founded in 1984, with a historical focus on Texas-based technology and business companies. The firm raised approximately $3.9 billion across ten funds and invested nearly $3 billion into over 250 businesses during its active investment period, which concluded in 2015. AV's investment strategy centered on early-stage to growth-stage companies, with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $40 million for early-stage and $25 million to $75 million for middle-market investments. Key sectors included enterprise software, IT infrastructure, business services, digital media, and supply chain management. The firm provided not only capital but also strategic and operational support. While no longer raising new funds, AV's legacy in the Austin startup ecosystem is significant.
Common questions
Does AUSTIN VENTURES invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. AUSTIN VENTURES lists Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does AUSTIN VENTURES write?
AUSTIN VENTURES writes $500K–$75M checks.
Where does AUSTIN VENTURES invest?
AUSTIN VENTURES invests in Texas.