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AV Capital

AV Capital is a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas, focusing on control investments in lower middle market companies. The firm partners with founders to enhance performance and create lasting value.

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Overview

What AV Capital does

What AV Capital is

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status: Active
Organization type: Private Equity
Founded: Founded in 2016
Approximate age: About 10 years
Structured capabilities: Funder
Last reviewed: March 4, 2026

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Capability profile

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Investment thesis

AV Capital focuses on investing in well-run lower middle market companies, particularly in government technology, industrial and business services, value-added distribution, and niche manufacturing. The firm seeks operationally successful companies with management teams that have taken personal risks.

Focus narrative

AV Capital invests in well-run companies primarily in the sectors of government technology, industrial and business services, value-added distribution, and niche manufacturing. The firm targets companies with a demonstrated history of operational success and seeks opportunities where management teams have taken meaningful personal risks. AV Capital typically invests between $10 million and $50 million of equity per platform and prefers companies headquartered in the U.S. or Canada with EBITDA between $2 million and $20 million.

Terms and economics

Typical check: $10,000,000–$50,000,000

Focus and fit

Stages: Growth Equity
Sectors: GovTech & Civic Tech Industrial & Manufacturing
Regions: Canada United States

Availability

Currently deploying: Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count: 15

Portfolio context

AV Capital's notable portfolio companies include: TrueRoll: Improves property tax accuracy for government offices using data science and automation. Encore Dredging Partners: Specializes in maintenance dredging operations across navigable waterways in the U.S. American Insulated Glass: A leading fabricator and distributor of glass products in the U.S. Periscope Holdings: Provides public sector procurement technology solutions. Kovach Building Enclosures: Designs, manufactures, and installs panel and glazing systems for commercial buildings. SAM: The largest independent provider of surveying, mapping, and geospatial services in the domestic infrastructure industry. BenefitMall: Offers employee benefits and payroll solutions. Magnablend: Specializes in custom chemical manufacturing. ENTACT: Provides environmental remediation and construction services. Sterling Foods: Supplies baked goods. Delta Rigging & Tools: Offers lifting solutions. M&M Manufacturing: A diversified manufacturer of sheet metal building products. Orion Marine Group: Serves the heavy civil marine infrastructure market. Southern Star Concrete: Produces and supplies ready-mixed concrete in Texas and Arkansas.

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