Adit Ventures

Adit Ventures is a family-owned venture capital firm specializing in late-stage, pre-IPO, and growth equity investments across various sectors. Their strategy focuses on identifying attractive opportunities in pre-IPO businesses benefiting from secular growth trends such as artificial intelligence, financial technology, and cloud computing. Adit Ventures aims to provide investors with access to high-growth private companies through direct investments in primary rounds or by acquiring shares from early employees and investors seeking liquidity.

The firm's investment approach is underscored by a ten-step process that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative factors. Quantitative aspects include valuation at entry, revenue growth rate, margins, scalability, and profitability. Qualitative considerations involve evaluating the business model, management team, capital base, adherence to ESG principles, and the potential impact on customers, employees, and the community. Adit Ventures has invested in leading companies like Airbnb, GoPro, Spotify, Snap, and Lyft, demonstrating a strong track record in identifying and supporting successful ventures.

Adit Ventures operates with a long-term investment horizon, typically aiming for a 3x return of capital within a 3-5 year timeframe. The firm has a global network of relationships cultivated over 150 years of combined principal investing experience, enabling it to source exclusive opportunities for its investor partners. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, and other locations, Adit Ventures continues to expand its presence and impact in the venture capital landscape.