Ashford Venture Partners

Fort Ashford Funds, LLC, is a private investment firm focused on investing in real estate and small public companies, primarily within the banking and financial services sectors. With a remarkable history of founding multiple Inc. 500 companies, the firm leverages expertise from various industries to identify strategic investment opportunities.

Palm Venture Studios, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a family office venture studio providing second-chance capital and strategic support to early-stage startups facing growth challenges, with a sector-agnostic investment approach.

AVC Partners, founded in 2012 and based in West Valley City, Utah, is a family office investment firm specializing in business services, transportation, logistics, distribution, and light manufacturing sectors, focusing on value creation and long-term growth.

Palm Ventures is an active family investment office focused on nurturing businesses that positively impact society, operating primarily in the United States. The firm invests across diverse sectors including education, healthcare, affordable housing, and business software, with initiatives in economically disadvantaged communities.

Founded in 2014, Connected Ventures is a Sterling, Virginia-based venture capital firm focusing on Seed investments in U.S.-based startups across diverse sectors, including Consumer, High Tech, and real estate technologies. The firm has notably participated in eight acquisitions, reflecting a dynamic portfolio and strategic market engagement.

Avon Road Partners is a family office based in New York City with over two decades of experience investing in and operating enterprises across gaming, technology, media, and real estate sectors. Founded around 2000, the firm supports commercial and residential real estate development and philanthropic efforts through the Project Dream Foundation.