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§ Venture Capital · Berkeley, CA, USA
Corporate venture capital arm of AAA NCNU, investing in early-stage startups focused on mobility, home, and aging.
Key people at A3 Ventures.
A3 Ventures is the corporate innovation lab and venture capital arm of AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah, focused on incubating and investing in early-stage mobility, smart home, and aging-in-place startups from its headquarters in Berkeley, California. The firm leverages the resources of its parent organization, which serves a customer base of over 6 million members, to fund seed-stage companies and develop new commercial business lines. Operating as a strategic investor with average ticket sizes of $150,000, the entity has completed more than 25 venture deals while providing initial funding to founders with strong technical foundations. The organization's venture portfolio and incubated business lines feature recognizable names such as lidar manufacturer Ouster, the home maintenance service AAA House Manager, and the formerly operated GIG Car Share. A3 Ventures was founded in 2016 by AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah.
Key people at A3 Ventures.
A3 Ventures refers to multiple entities with distinct focuses, but primarily it is known as an early-stage angel investment team based in Hungary and also as an innovation and venture capital arm of AAA Northern California, Nevada, and Utah (AAA NCNU) in the U.S. The Hungarian A3 Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage startups with strong technical foundations, providing capital (typically around $150k), professional advice, and access to networks to help founders reach product-market fit and scale fundraising efforts[1]. The U.S.-based A3Ventures (launched in 2016) operates as an innovation lab and venture capital group, experimenting with and investing in products and services that help AAA members navigate future trends in mobility, home, financial services, travel, and leisure[3][4].
The Hungarian A3 Ventures was founded by three entrepreneurs—Zsolt Weiszbart, Balint Orosz, and Akos Kapui—each with deep experience in engineering, product management, and business operations, including leadership roles at Skyscanner and other tech companies[1]. This team formed A3 Ventures to support early-stage startups with technical depth and ambitious founders. The U.S. A3Ventures was launched in 2016 as part of AAA NCNU to innovate and invest in new products and services aligned with AAA’s member needs, focusing on sectors like transportation and mobility, financial services, and home management[3][4].
Both entities leverage emerging trends in technology and consumer needs but in different contexts. The Hungarian A3 Ventures rides the wave of early-stage tech innovation in Central Europe, supporting founders challenging the status quo with strong technical products. This helps strengthen the regional startup ecosystem by providing capital and expertise where it is often scarce[1]. The U.S. A3Ventures capitalizes on the convergence of mobility, digital services, and consumer lifestyle changes, using AAA’s market presence to accelerate adoption of innovative B2B and consumer solutions. Their timing aligns with increasing demand for integrated mobility, home automation, and financial tech services, supported by AAA’s trusted brand and distribution network[2][4].
Hungarian A3 Ventures is well-positioned to continue fueling early-stage innovation in Europe, especially for startups with strong technical teams aiming for global impact. Their model of combining capital with hands-on expertise and network access will remain critical as competition for seed funding intensifies. The U.S. A3Ventures is likely to deepen its role as a strategic innovation hub for AAA, expanding investments and incubations in mobility and lifestyle tech aligned with evolving member needs. Trends such as autonomous mobility, smart home integration, and digital financial services will shape their portfolio and influence. Both entities exemplify how investment firms can blend capital, operational support, and domain expertise to drive startup success and ecosystem growth.
A3 Ventures has 8 tracked investments across 7 companies. The latest tracked deal is $31.0M Series B in Guidewheel in August 2024.
