AF Ventures

One Lafayette Place
Greenwich, CT 6830


Firm Size

  • Assets Under Management (AUM):$167 Million
  • Number of Funds:8
  • Employees:
  • Firm Type:Venture Capital
  • Focus Areas: Software & Technology
    Energy


Description

AF Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, that specializes in investing in early-stage companies operating in the alternative energy and sustainability sectors. The firm primarily focuses on funding companies in areas such as renewable energy, clean technology, energy efficiency, and sustainable resource management. AF Ventures takes a proactive approach to identifying promising investment opportunities in the green energy space. The firm seeks out innovative companies that have the potential to make a significant impact on the world by disrupting traditional energy models and addressing environmental challenges. The team at AF Ventures works closely with its portfolio companies, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and expertise to help these startups navigate the market and grow their businesses. The firm is committed to supporting entrepreneurs who are developing scalable and sustainable solutions to global energy and environmental problems. In addition to financial backing, AF Ventures offers access to a vast network of industry professionals, mentors, and advisors, which can benefit portfolio companies by providing valuable connections and resources. The firm's experienced team has a deep understanding of the alternative energy sector, enabling them to provide hands-on support to their portfolio companies. AF Ventures is known for its rigorous due diligence process, ensuring that only the most promising ventures receive funding. The firm seeks out companies with a strong management team, a clear market fit, and a competitive advantage that differentiates them from their peers. Overall, AF Ventures plays a crucial role in the growth and development of early-stage green energy companies. Through its strategic investments, hands-on support, and industry expertise, the firm aims to accelerate the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.

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May 13, 2024: ByHeart Announces $95M in New Financing On The Heels of Rapid Growth and the Completion of its End-to-End Manufacturing, Furthering its Commitment to Transforming the Infant Formula Industry
  ByHeart , the next-generation infant nutrition company, today announced it has secured $95M in additional financing to support the continued US commercial launch and development of its innovation pipeline. To date, ByHeart has raised a total of $395M from investors including D1 Capital Partners, Bellco Capital, Polaris Partners, Two River, OCV Partners, AF Ventures, Red Sea Ventures, Gaingels and more.

Nov 28, 2023: Savage Medical Exits Stealth With Over $3 Million to Enable Minimally Invasive Colorectal Tumor Removal
Savage Medical, Inc. ("SavageMed", "Company", "We", or "Us"), a San Francisco Bay Area -based, clinical-stage medical technology company enabling minimally invasive colorectal tumor removal, today announced a launch out of stealth with over $3 million in total funding, including oversubscribed financing from leading early-stage medical technology investors including Synergy Ventures, Life Science Angels and AlwaysraiseVC. Capital raised contributes to SavageMed's ongoing clinical trial of its groundbreaking ColoSeal™ System. SavageMed's ColoSeal™ has been successfully tested in human clinical trials with positive results.

Jul 17, 2023: Thoma Bravo Announces Strategic Growth Investment in Bluesight to Support the Company's Acquisition of Medacist
Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, today announced the closing of a strategic growth investment in Bluesight, the Medication Intelligence™ Company. The investment is expected to further enhance Bluesight's drug diversion prevention offerings through its acquisition of Medacist, a pioneer in drug diversion monitoring, and continue to grow Bluesight's inventory management and spend optimization offerings. Current investor New Leaf Ventures will remain invested in the business. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.