Avant

Avant is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies, particularly in technology, telecommunications, and digital media sectors. The firm focuses on businesses with proven product-market fit, aiming to scale operations and go-to-market strategies. Avant's investment approach emphasizes active ownership, optimizing management teams, and aligning management and ownership agendas. The firm is committed to active engagement, providing operational guidance to help companies grow globally while leveraging its network. Avant's portfolio includes companies in various industries, such as Internet of Things solutions for the construction industry, components for mobile network operators, digital design consultancy, e-learning platforms, and financial services for small businesses. The firm's track record includes successful exits, including the acquisition of a Norwegian broadband provider by Ventelo and a mobile network operator by Telia. Avant's founder, Ditlef de Vibe, has a background in technology and sales, having led IBM's EMEA Network Outsourcing business before starting Avant. The firm operates out of Asia and the United States, supporting entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses globally.

Avant's investment strategy is centered on active ownership, aiming to optimize management teams and align management and ownership agendas. The firm focuses on companies that are mature, have fragmented ownership, and are poorly managed, adding value by refocusing the business and reassessing strategy and investment areas. Avant's domain expertise in technology, telecoms, and digital media sectors allows it to leverage its network to help portfolio companies secure the best possible outcomes. The firm's approach includes providing operational guidance to early-stage companies, particularly those with proven product-market fit, to scale operations and go-to-market strategies.

Avant's portfolio includes companies in various sectors, such as Internet of Things solutions for the construction industry, components for mobile network operators, digital design consultancy, e-learning platforms, and financial services for small businesses. The firm's track record includes successful exits, including the acquisition of a Norwegian broadband provider by Ventelo and a mobile network operator by Telia. Avant's founder, Ditlef de Vibe, has a background in technology and sales, having led IBM's EMEA Network Outsourcing business before starting Avant. The firm operates out of Asia and the United States, supporting entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses globally.