Advance Venture Partners
Advance Venture Partners, established in 2015, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm. It invests in early growth-stage technology companies, with a focus on software and consumer sectors. The firm deploys $10 million to $30 million per investment, providing not only capital but also strategic insights and operational support. A unique aspect of AVP's approach is its partnership with Advance Publications, a global media conglomerate, which offers portfolio companies access to its extensive network and resources. Notable investments include Compass, Curology, Farfetch, and Rent the Runway.
Top Stages
Past deals in Facial Recognition
Ditto
Series B in 2025
Ditto Technologies, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Oakland, California, specializes in two distinct yet complementary business areas. Primarily, it offers an innovative eyewear recommendation and virtual try-on technology platform for retailers, brands, and eye care professionals worldwide. This platform uses advanced facial mapping and machine learning algorithms to provide personalized, accurate, and vivid recommendations for eyewear, enhancing the shopping experience. Additionally, Ditto develops resilient edge device connectivity solutions, including an edge-native, mobile database that facilitates real-time data synchronization among devices through peer-to-peer and mesh networking, even in challenging network conditions. This technology caters to diverse industries such as point-of-sale systems, aviation, and industrial operations, aiming to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
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