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Key people at AE Ventures.
AE Ventures was founded in 2008 by John Galante (Co-founder & President) and Nancy Franco (Co-founder & Executive Vice President).
AE Ventures specializes in creating and managing impactful events and media properties designed to accelerate innovation within the building and multifamily housing sectors. The company develops hosted event models and B2B media solutions that serve to connect industry professionals, facilitate knowledge exchange, and drive progress. Their approach emphasizes curated experiences and content delivery to foster advancement in these specific markets.
The company was founded in 2008 by John Galante, who serves as its President. Galante established AE Ventures drawing on his extensive prior experience in the development and production of award-winning B2B events and media. His insight into the need for specialized platforms to foster innovation and collaboration within the real estate and construction industries led to the inception of the firm.
AE Ventures primarily serves professionals and organizations within the builder and multifamily company ecosystems. Through its events and media offerings, the company aims to foster extraordinary progress within these industries. Their vision is to remain a catalyst for innovation, continually providing essential forums and information that empower their clientele to adapt and thrive in an evolving market landscape.
Key people at AE Ventures.
AE Ventures was founded in 2008 by John Galante (Co-founder & President) and Nancy Franco (Co-founder & Executive Vice President).
AE Ventures has 5 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $67.0M Series B in Freeform in February 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Freeform | $67.0M Series B | — | Apandion, Founders Fund, Linse Capital, NVentures, Threshold Ventures, TWO Sigma Ventures |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Last Energy | $100.0M Series C | JED Mccaleb | Galaxy Fund, Gigafund, JAM Fund, The Haskell Company, Ultranative, Woori Capital |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Fresco | $17.5M Series C | — | Barry Napier, Samuel Dennigan, Stanley Cheng, Tyler HU, ACT Venture Capital, Alsop Louie Partners, Middleby Corporation, Morpheus Ventures |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Code Metal | $37.0M Series A | Steve Loughlin | Bain Capital Ventures, J2 Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pareto Holdings, Pillar VC, Chris Heinz, John Tenet, Kendall Collins, Paul Schimmel, Robert Cohn, Fulcrum Venture Capital, Overmatch Ventures, Adam Jackson, RTX Ventures, Michael Brown, Smith Point Capital |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Manifest | $15.0M Series A | Ensemble VC | First Round Capital, Homebrew, Leap435, Overmatch Ventures, XYZ Venture Capital |