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SV Pacific Ventures

SV Pacific Ventures backs visionary founders building the defining companies in AI, Fintech, Defense, Space, and Clean Energy from Silicon Valley to the world.

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SV Pacific Ventures

SV Pacific Ventures backs visionary founders building the defining companies in AI, Fintech, Defense, Space, and Clean Energy from Silicon Valley to the world. It is the principal investment vehicle of A.K. Mavani and takes concentrated positions in early-to-growth stage companies. The firm invests at the intersection of hard science and strategic consequence across Defense & Autonomous Systems, AI & Deep Tech, Space & Aerospace, Fintech, Biotech, and Robotics.

General information

Firm type

Venture Capital

Year founded

2017

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Palo Alto

Corporate office

Palo Alto, CA, United States

Principals

A.K. Mavani

Principal

Sector focus

AI/MLDefense & Autonomous SystemsSpaceTechClean EnergyFinTechRobotics & AutomationBiotech

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at SV Pacific Ventures?

A.K. Mavani serves as the principal and investment decision-maker. He is a former operator who founded three Silicon Valley companies — all exited — and holds over 20 issued and pending patents. His educational background includes Cambridge and Stanford Graduate School of Business. The firm's investment committee draws on analysts from Stanford, Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, and Wharton.

How does SV Pacific Ventures source proprietary deal flow?

Mavani's personal operating history across the US, China, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia is the firm's primary sourcing engine. The firm actively translates this network into portfolio-company introductions and market-entry support, particularly in Japan and Taiwan. Its investment committee and analyst network — concentrated at top-tier US business schools — provides additional top-of-funnel deal exposure.

Does SV Pacific Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

The firm takes direct, concentrated equity positions in early-to-growth stage companies. There is no public indication of fund-of-funds commitments or allocations to external GPs. SV Pacific Ventures positions itself as an active partner that supports portfolio companies with follow-on financing, institutional introductions, and cross-border business development rather than as a passive LP in outside funds.

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