Silicon Valley  ·  Est. 2017

Capital at
the Edge

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

40+
PortFolio Companies
12+
Unicorns Backed
6
Focus Sectors
20+
Founder Patents
About Us

Investing in the Future

The principal investment vehicle of A.K. Mavani — engineer, operator, and deep tech investor at the frontier of defense and emerging technology.

SV Pacific Ventures is the principal investment vehicle of A.K. Mavani, engineer, operator, and deep tech investor with a track record spanning Silicon Valley, Asia, and the global frontier of defense and emerging technology.

We invest at the intersection of hard science and strategic consequence: Defense & Autonomous Systems, AI & Deep Tech, Space & Aerospace, Fintech, Biotech, and Robotics. These are the sectors we believe will define the next era of economic and geopolitical power.

A.K. brings an uncommon combination of technical depth and investment instinct. Educated at Cambridge and Stanford GSB, with a background in engineering and an MBA, he has built and commercialized technology from first principles, founding three Silicon Valley companies that were acquired, holding 20+ issued and pending patents, and operating across the US, China, and Southeast Asia. He is not a generalist writing checks. He is a builder who has been in the room where products are made, teams are scaled, and exits are negotiated.

SV Pacific Ventures takes concentrated positions in early-to-growth stage companies where technical moats and market timing converge. Beyond capital, we are an active partner: we have brought institutional investors to the cap table, opened doors to the Japanese market for portfolio companies, and work hands-on across business development, strategic introductions, and follow-on financing. Our network spans Silicon Valley, China, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia.

We back founders who are building things that matter. If that’s you, let’s talk.

Founded
Silicon Valley, 2017
Stage Focus
Seed – Growth Stage
Geography
US, Asia, MENA
Structure
Family Office
"We focus on industries that will dominate and power the future — and the founders bold enough to build them."
A.K. Mavani
Founder  ·  SV Pacific Ventures
Investment Thesis

Where We Invest

We concentrate capital in frontier sectors where technology convergence creates generational investment opportunities.

01
Artificial Intelligence
Foundation models, applied AI, defense AI, and AI-native companies reshaping how industries operate globally — from revenue intelligence to medical transcription.
02
Fintech & Digital Finance
Global payments, digital banking, expense management, and financial inclusion platforms for the next billion users — across the US, Asia, and MENA.
03
Defense & Deep Tech
Autonomous systems, directed energy, defense AI, and dual-use technologies defining the next generation of national security and strategic advantage.
04
Space & New Mobility
Commercial space, electric aviation, autonomous flight, orbital infrastructure, and next-generation transportation reshaping how the world moves.
05
Clean Energy & CleanTech
Electric vehicles, clean manufacturing, nuclear fusion, battery technology, and climate data platforms powering the global energy transition.
06
Biotech & Life Sciences
Longevity, cell agriculture, programmable biology, biomaterials, and medical AI transforming human health, nutrition, and industrial production.
Select Investments

Our PortFolio

Marquee Investments
Shield AI
Defense AI · Autonomy
Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its flagship product, Hivemind, enables autonomous operation of fighter jets, drones, and other platforms without GPS or communications infrastructure. Deployed by the US military across multiple programs.
★ Unicorn
Advanced Machine Intelligence
Deep Tech · AI Infrastructure
Advanced Machine Intelligence (AMI) develops next-generation AI hardware and systems designed for edge deployment and high-performance inference. Building the computational foundation for the autonomous systems of tomorrow.
★ Unicorn
Skyryse
Aerospace · Autonomous Flight
Skyryse is redefining how aircraft are flown with SkyOS, a universal flight operating system that makes any helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft dramatically safer and easier to operate. Backed by leading aerospace and defense investors.
★ Unicorn

* Select investments shown. Not all portfolio companies listed.

Shield AI
Defense AI
★ Unicorn
Rescale
Cloud HPC
★ Unicorn
Agility Robotics
Humanoid Robotics
★ Unicorn
People.AI
Revenue Operations AI
Suki AI
Medical Transcription AI
Fiddler Labs
AI Performance Monitoring
Flyr Labs
AI Airline Revenue Mgmt
Femtosense
Sparse Edge AI
Databento
Financial Data on Demand
Jeeves
Global Expense Management
★ Unicorn
Uala
Digital Banking – Latin America
★ Unicorn
Honest Bank
Next-Gen Digital Banking
Synctera
Fintech as a Service
Varo Bank
Digital Bank
Bolt
One-Click Checkout
Petal
Fintech – Inclusion
AtoB
Fintech – Trucking
SecondFront
Defense Acquisition
↑ Near Unicorn
Epirus
Directed Energy Systems
★ Unicorn
Skyryse
Flight OS — Autonomous Aviation
★ Unicorn
Ursa Major
Rocket Engines
★ Unicorn
Voyager Space
Diversified Space Services
★ Unicorn · Exited
Elroy Air
Cargo Drones
Regent Craft
Electric Seaglider Aircraft
OrbitFab
Gas Stations in Space
Alba Orbital
Access to Space
Albedo Space
Ultra-High-Res Satellite Imagery
Gravitics
Commercial Space Stations
Spartan Radar
Next-Gen Mobility Sensor
Figment
Web3 Infrastructure
★ Unicorn
Kraken
Crypto Exchange
★ Unicorn
Avalanche
Blockchain Protocol
Sorare
Global Fantasy Football
Grubmarket
Produce Delivery & AgTech
★ Unicorn
Helicity Space
Nuclear Fusion Propulsion
Quaise Energy
Geothermal Energy
Sepion Technologies
Nanotech / Battery
Cambrian Bio
Longevity
Our Team

Executive Team

Entrepreneurs and investment professionals with deep operational experience across technology, finance, and global markets.

AK
A.K. Mavani
Founder & Managing Partner
Serial entrepreneur, inventor, and investor with ventures across the US, China, and South East Asia. Experienced engineer and operator who has built and led teams from idea to commercialization. Founder of two acquired Silicon Valley startups. Holds 20+ issued and pending patents.
M.Eng (Summa Cum Laude) · University of Cambridge
MBA · Stanford Graduate School of Business
Specialties: Finance, Clean Tech, Biodesign, E-Commerce
N
Nidia
M&A & Asia Strategy
Deep expertise in M&A and deal structuring built at blue-chip companies globally. Focuses on exit strategies and helping portfolio companies navigate Asian markets including Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Stanford University
AW
Anmol
Venture Advisor
Health-tech entrepreneur, executive, and investor. Co-founded Virtify (healthcare IT) and PlayLocal (GovTech). Active angel investor with Boston Harbor Angels, with experience across founding, executive leadership, and investment.
BS Business Administration · Franklin & Marshall
MBA · Babson Olin School of Management
HC
Harold
Venture Advisor
35 years as an executive in the biomedical industry at Boston Scientific and CR Bard. Exceptional track record turning ideas into innovative products. Inventor with 53+ patents and 15+ new registrations.
MBA · Northeastern University
M
Michael
Venture Advisor
Stanford University graduate with a distinguished career in global business leadership. Deep expertise in Asian markets and cross-cultural management built over many years based in the region. Best known as President of Bacardi Asia, where he led brand expansion and growth across key Asian markets, combining strategic vision with operational excellence. Recognized for his long-standing contributions to international business and his ties to Asia.
BA · Stanford University
Get in Touch

Let's Build the Future

We're always looking to connect with exceptional founders building in our focus areas. Reach out to start a conversation.

Location
Silicon Valley, California
Focus
AI · Fintech · Defense · Space · CleanTech · Biotech
Stage
Seed through Growth Stage
Geography
US, Asia, MENA