About Austin Ventures
Austin Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1979. It is primarily based out of Austin, United States. As of Jun 2020, Austin Ventures has invested in 221 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Enterprise Infrastructure and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series C round of Veros Systems Overall, Austin Ventures portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 8 IPOs and 134 acquisitions including key companies like FIS, Vrbo and VeriSilicon. A lot of funds co-invest with Austin Ventures, with names like Silverton Partners sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Austin Ventures has team of 4 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Series B & 7 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
Austin Ventures' List of Top Investments
Austin Ventures has a portfolio of 221 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in Key Ring App and Umbel.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, China and 5 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Infrastructure, Consumer and 34 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B and 7 more. Here is the list of top investments by Austin Ventures:1. FIS
Provider of software suite for banks and financial institutions. It offers a software suite for banks and financial institutions. It offers back-office solutions to mutual fund managers, investment advisers, and other financial professionals. It includes tools for managing administration, fund processing, reporting, accounting and reconciliation, collateral management, and other tasks. It offers financial services and outsourced solutions to organizations based on technical and data-driven insights. It also offers core banking systems, digital banking channels, payment solutions, consumer and corporate loans, risk management, fraud protection, and more. In 2023, the company recorded annual revenues of $14.55B and a net loss of $16.7B.
Key facts about FIS
- Founded Year: 1968
- Location: Jacksonville (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 52,324 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Venture Worx, The Patriot Financial Group and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 09, 2005, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Vrbo
Vrbo is an online marketplace for vacation rentals. It enables users to list, search for & book vacation rentals such as beach houses, cabins, condominiums, cottages, townhouses, bungalows, resorts, villas, hotels, and chalets. Travelers can search for accommodation based on the number of rooms, location, pet-friendly accommodation, swimming pool, and beach access.
Key facts about Vrbo
- Founded Year: 1995
- Location: Austin (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2014
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $515M
- Investors: Harvest Growth Capital, Ares Capital Corporation and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Unattributed, Oct 08, 2012, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. VeriSilicon
Provider of silicon platform-as-a-service which provides design solutions for SOC and SIPs. The company claims to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to cater to mobile internet devices, IoT, data centers, automotive, and medical electronics. The company has developed IPs such as a Vision Image Processor platform, a low-power GPU, an ultra-high-definition video codec, and a digital signal processing IP.
Key facts about VeriSilicon
- Founded Year: 2001
- Location: Shanghai (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $92.3M
- Employee Count: 528 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: The CID Group, Celesta Capital and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jul 15, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Mavenir
Developer of cloud native software for mobile network operator infrastructure. Software products include core network components, messaging platforms, radio access network technology, and security suites. These tools facilitate network automation, data analytics, and edge computing capabilities. The technology supports voice, data, and messaging services across wireless networks. Additional offerings include digital enablement platforms for business support systems and tools for managing private network connectivity.
Key facts about Mavenir
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Richardson (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2014
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $105M
- Employee Count: 5,448 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: August Capital, Cross Creek and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 30, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Silicon Labs
Developer of wireless and non-wireless technologies, software, tools, and services. The company provides solutions for wireless protocols, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Zigbee. It offers products for industrial IoT, smart cities, connected health, and smart retail applications. The company also provides development tools, software development kits, and documentation. Services include custom part manufacturing, developer support, and extended maintenance.
Key facts about Silicon Labs
- Founded Year: 1996
- Location: Austin (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $500M - $1B as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 2,600 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Norwest, Silverton Partners and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Feb 22, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Austin Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Austin Ventures has invested in 226 companies over the last 29 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Drinkbrin and most recent follow-on round was in Veros Systems.Austin Ventures' Investments by Stage
Austin Ventures is primarily an Early Stage Investor investor majorly investing in Series A (78) rounds where average round size is $752M, Series B (39) rounds where average round size is $578M and Series C (14) rounds where average round size is $332M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 78 |
Series B | 39 |
Series C | 14 |
Seed | 8 |
Series D | 5 |
Others | 8 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Austin Ventures' Investments by Sector
Austin Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Infrastructure, Consumer, Semiconductors and Retail. Notably, it has invested in 145 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 144 Tech companies, 99 Software companies and at least 47 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 71 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 33 |
Consumer | 18 |
Semiconductors | 17 |
Retail | 10 |
Others | 113 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Austin Ventures' Investments by Geography
Austin Ventures has made most investments in United States (147), followed by China where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 147 |
China | 2 |
Canada | 1 |
Germany | 1 |
India | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Austin Ventures' recent investments
Austin Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Austin Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 11, 2020 | United States | Series C | 6839 | ||
Oct 29, 2018 | India | Seed | 4285 | - | |
Aug 10, 2017 | United States | Series C | 8197 | [+1] | |
Apr 13, 2017 | Canada | Series B | 6231 | [+2] | |
Nov 10, 2016 | United States | Series A | 2412 | - |
Unicorns in Austin Ventures' Portfolio
Austin Ventures has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - FlashParking. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is FlashParking which became a unicorn in 2022, 5 years after Austin Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Austin Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 | SaaS-enabled platform offering parking management systems | 2011 | Austin | Series D | uiki{fq |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Austin Ventures' Portfolio
8 of Austin Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Ambiq got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Jul 2025 at marketcap of $409M and VeriSilicon got listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE).Here are Austin Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 20, 2013 | Series B | 7653 | |
Aug 21, 2020 | Jul 06, 2006 | Series C | 7428 | |
Nov 17, 2017 | Jan 2006 | Series A | 9017 | |
Jun 29, 2011 | Sep 15, 2005 | Series A | 6768 | |
Sep 19, 2008 | - | - | 8469 |
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Acquired companies in Austin Ventures' Portfolio
134 companies from Austin Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was ENTACT in Aug 2026 by Ridgemont Equity partners for $*****.Here are Austin Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 13, 2026 | - | - | 1041 | |
Jul 01, 2026 | Mar 05, 2014 | Series B | 6052 | |
Jun 22, 2026 | Jan 17, 2012 | Series B | 8663 | |
Feb 04, 2026 | - | - | 4088 | |
Nov 18, 2025 | Sep 14, 2007 | Series F | 3731 |
Team profile of Austin Ventures
Austin Ventures has a team of 4 members including 2 Partners and 2 Venture Partners located in United States. Austin Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Austin Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Austin | - | ||
Partner | Wimberley | - | ||
Venture Partner | New York City | - | ||
Venture Partner | Austin | - |
Co-investors of Austin Ventures
Over the past 29 years, 483 investors have co-invested in Austin Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Austin Ventures: Intel Capital, Austin Technology Incubator and 84 others have invested in rounds before Austin Ventures. There are 2 companies where Intel Capital has invested before Austin Ventures and 2 companies where Austin Technology Incubator has invested before Austin Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Austin Ventures: 174 investors entered a company along with Austin Ventures. These include investors like Silverton Partners (6 companies).
- Invested after Austin Ventures: A total of 223 investors have invested in Austin Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Goldman Sachs (4 companies), SVB (4 companies) and Horizon (4 companies).
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