Avalon Ventures Management, LLC
Avalon Ventures Management, LLC is a venture capital firm headquartered in La Jolla, California. Founded in the early 1980s, Avalon is known for its focus on funding and nurturing innovative seed and early-stage companies in the life sciences and information technology sectors. The firm is driven by former entrepreneurs and has a history spanning over 30 years, during which it has built a strong track record of company creation and investment in disruptive ideas. Avalon serves entrepreneurs pursuing breakthrough technologies and operates primarily in the United States. The firm maintains a small, focused team.
Investment Strategy
Avalon Ventures invests primarily in seed and early-stage companies, with a particular emphasis on the life sciences and information technology sectors. The firm seeks out passionate entrepreneurs with disruptive ideas and provides hands-on support during the most challenging and rewarding period of company creation. Avalon leverages its extensive entrepreneurial experience to help founders navigate rapidly changing markets and focuses on forming strong, collaborative relationships with its portfolio companies. Its strategy is driven by a belief in the potential of technology and science to drive transformative change.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (2)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
K KLTR | KALTURA INC | 94.74% | $18.0M | 8,962,707 | $2.20 | $2.01 | +$1.2M |
J JANX | JANUX THERAPEUTICS INC | 5.26% | $1.0M | 43,300 | $23.10 | $23.10 | +$1.0M |