Avalon Capital Group
Overview
Avalon Capital Group, Inc., is the wholly owned private investment company of Ted Waitt, co-founder of PC manufacturer, Gateway, Inc. . Avalon Capital Group investments represent diverse interests in real estate, technology, health care, finance, and entertainment . From investing in a company that improves the treatment of cancer patients, to a firm developing relationship management software, to a leading equipment leasing company servicing the motion picture studios, Avalon's Private Equity division actively invests in diverse industries . Avalon's Real Estate division makes direct investments across a wide range of real estate assets including land, luxury hospitality, multifamily, retail and commercial . Avalon has also co-invested in strategic joint ventures and operating companies . The firm's entertainment division, Avalon Pictures, has a mission to produce financially successful films that are, at the same time, of historical and cultural significance .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agile Planetary Exploration, Inc. | Jun 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Apex | Jun 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| DIAMO | Apr 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Avalon Capital Group based?
Avalon Capital Group is headquartered in La Jolla, California, United States.
When was Avalon Capital Group founded?
Avalon Capital Group was founded in 1950.
How many portfolio companies does Avalon Capital Group have?
Avalon Capital Group has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Avalon Capital Group's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Agile Planetary Exploration, Inc., Apex, DIAMO.
What was Avalon Capital Group's most recent investment shown here?
Avalon Capital Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in DIAMO in 2025.
What sectors does Avalon Capital Group focus on?
Avalon Capital Group focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications & Networking.
What company stages does Avalon Capital Group focus on?
Avalon Capital Group typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is Avalon Capital Group's AUM?
Avalon Capital Group's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.