Loading organizations...
§ Venture Capital · San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA
Early-stage venture capital fund investing in seed-stage, female-led consumer, internet, and mobile startups in North America.
Key people at A-Force Ventures.
San Francisco, California-based A-Force Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that provides capital to female-led consumer, internet, and mobile technology startups. The firm targets seed-stage enterprises operating within female-dominant marketplaces across North America, focusing on sectors including consumer products, fashion, beauty, media, educational technology, medical technology, and legal technology. While total assets under management remain undisclosed, the fund typically allocates capital through initial investment tickets ranging from $1 million to $5 million per transaction. The organization evaluates prospective portfolio additions based on deep market knowledge and maintains a standard three- to five-year investment horizon for its equity positions. To generate returns, the firm structures its investments with anticipated exit strategies focused on sales to strategic corporate investors or initial public offerings. A-Force Ventures was established in 2013 by its founder and managing partner Jon Vlassopulos.
A-Force Ventures is an early-stage investment firm and holding company focused on nurturing technology-driven startups and businesses primarily in Asia, with a strong emphasis on the Philippines. Its mission is to empower entrepreneurs and investors by combining capital with operational expertise to unlock business value and foster growth. The firm invests across diverse sectors including consumer products, education, fashion/beauty, healthcare services, media and entertainment, and edtech, with a particular interest in female-led consumer internet and mobile startups. A-Force Ventures aims to build a community of successful businesses by supporting companies that leverage emerging technologies such as AI and Web3, positioning itself as a catalyst for creating potentially multi-billion dollar unicorns in the region[1][2][4].
Founded by Dave Almarinez, an entrepreneur and executive with extensive international business experience, A-Force Ventures was born from his vision to replicate the success of global unicorns by enabling entrepreneurs and investors to bring their best efforts ("A game"). Almarinez’s exposure to successful startups worldwide inspired the creation of a venture firm that not only provides capital but also strategic guidance and partnership to startups. The firm’s evolution reflects a blend of investment and enterprise building, with a focus on technology-driven growth and cross-industry synergies in Asia and beyond[2].
A-Force Ventures rides the global trend of technology-driven entrepreneurship and the rise of female-led startups in consumer internet and mobile sectors. The timing is favorable due to increasing digital adoption in Asia, growing interest in Web3 and AI technologies, and a maturing startup ecosystem in the Philippines and surrounding regions. By focusing on these areas, A-Force Ventures contributes to diversifying and strengthening the Asian startup ecosystem, potentially unlocking new unicorns and fostering innovation that aligns with global market shifts toward technology and inclusion[1][2][4].
Looking ahead, A-Force Ventures is poised to expand its influence by continuing to identify and scale technology startups with strong growth potential, particularly those led by women and operating in emerging tech sectors. Trends such as AI integration, Web3 adoption, and increased female entrepreneurship will likely shape its investment strategy. The firm’s dual role as investor and enterprise builder positions it well to help startups navigate complex growth challenges, potentially elevating the Philippines and Asia as hubs for next-generation tech unicorns. Its future trajectory will likely deepen its ecosystem-building efforts and regional expansion, reinforcing its vision of creating a community of successful, technology-enabled businesses[2].
Key people at A-Force Ventures.
A-Force Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Seed in Hivemapper in November 2015.
