AZ-VC

AZ-VC's Managing Partner, Jack Selby, joined Lincoln Archibald on the Funds That Won podcast to dive deep into how we’re investing in Arizona. Tune in to hear more about the founding story of the fund and our deep commitment to supporting the Arizona startup ecosystem!

AZ-VC is pleased to announce our participation in the $120M Series A for Etched! We are proud to support the team as they build Sohu, the world’s first transformer-specific AI chip. AZ-VC hopes the Etched investment will catalyze the semiconductor startup ecosystem in Arizona. Read the full story below. 

Was great collaborating with Jack Selby and the rest of the AZ-VC team last night, bringing together 20 early stage founders from the Seedscout ecosystem and 20 investors from AZ-VC for great eats, drinks, and conversations. Mixing founders and capital allocators is key for a thriving tech ecosystem, and i’m excited to do more of it. Thank you to Tyler Baldridge and the whole Horizon Strategies team for executing a flawless event. I’m excited for the next one! Onward!

🚀 Arizona’s tech talent is bright and bold! AZ-VC joined forces with Ethical Spectacle Research to host a 48-hour Hackathon, followed by a pitch competition to end the weekend! A round of applause for everyone who joined—your energy, innovation, and sleepless dedication shone brightly. A special shoutout to the first place team: Vansh G., Kanav Gupta, Tawanda Vera, Dhruv B., and Shreyas Bachiraju! 🏆 Thank you to all the participants, judges, mentors, and the Ethical Spectacle team. Your collective efforts are what propel our tech community to new heights. AZ-VC is proud to be part of this journey, supporting and celebrating the minds driving our tech community forward. Let's keep the momentum going! Ethical Spectacle Team: Maximus Powers, Alex Chang, Rohan Awhad, Faichal Ayeva, and Cristian Zambrano Judges: Ashok Santhanam, Euvin Naidoo, Mary Sully de Luque, and Hitendra Chaturvedi Mentors: Jerrold Vincent, Bradley Fox, Travis Cloyd, Hua W., Narendran (Naru) Muraleedharan, Siddharth Mitta, and Kyle Johnson #Hackathon #Innovation #ArizonaTech #TechCommunity #Startups #Entrepreneurship

Jack Selby, Managing Partner at AZ-VC, sat down with CNBC to discuss our investment approach, standout traits of successful entrepreneurs, and the opportunities for startups during uncertain economic times. Watch the full interview below!

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Congratulations to Peerlogic for raising a $5.6M Seed round! We are proud to partner with the team as they catapult into another chapter of growth. Special recognition to In Revenue Capital, Cervin, Singularity Capital, and Revere Partners for sharing in the conviction and support. Read the full story here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g59BxbFq #VentureCapital #announcement #SeedFunding

This piece from Institutional Investor examines the longstanding question of the optimal fund size in venture capital. The article points to compelling data showing that smaller funds often lead in terms of TVPI. It includes perspectives from industry experts, including our own Managing Partner, Jack Selby, delving into the intricacies of fund size, performance, and potential future directions for the VC industry. #VentureCapital #FundPerformance #IndustryInsights

Jack Selby, AZ-VC Managing Partner, joined Bloomberg to share his commentary on the evolving tech landscape, macroeconomic considerations, and the challenges and opportunities for startups in the AI sector. Watch the full segment below!