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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.
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
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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