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§ Venture Capital · HI, USA
Seed-stage venture capital fund investing in early-stage B2B enterprise and infrastructure software startups, focused on cybersecurity.
Key people at Aviso Ventures.
Aviso Ventures was founded in 2022 by Andrew Peterson (Founder).
Aviso Ventures is a Seattle-based seed-stage venture capital fund that invests in early-stage enterprise and infrastructure software startups across North America. The firm primarily targets business-to-business enterprise software, infrastructure technology, and cybersecurity sectors, leveraging the operational experience of its general partners. To date, the firm has raised $7 million in capital commitments and has already deployed funding into a portfolio of approximately 30 early-stage startups. Aviso Ventures has backed several notable portfolio companies, including Protect AI and Privacy Dynamics, while maintaining advisory relationships with partners from Storm Ventures and Shasta Ventures. The investment strategy specifically focuses on capitalizing on the engineering talent density within the Pacific Northwest region. The firm was founded in 2023 by Andrew Peterson and Nick Galbreath, former Etsy colleagues who previously built and sold Signal Sciences to Fastly for $825 million.
Key people at Aviso Ventures.
Aviso Ventures was founded in 2022 by Andrew Peterson (Founder).
Aviso Ventures has 13 tracked investments across 10 companies. The latest tracked deal is $42.0M Pre-Seed in Certiv in March 2026.
Aviso Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in investments in enterprise software, with a strong focus on sectors such as cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, and artificial intelligence (AI). Their mission centers on backing innovative startups that transform these critical technology areas by leveraging the founders' deep operational experience and industry networks. Aviso Ventures primarily invests in seed-stage companies in the United States, aiming to accelerate growth in vertical-specific applications and emerging tech domains within enterprise software[1][3][4].
Founded with a base in Las Vegas and Seattle, Aviso Ventures was established by experienced technology operators and investors, including Nick Galbreath, a veteran with 30 years in tech leadership and multiple successful exits, and Andrew Peterson, a seasoned product and sales leader with experience at Google and Etsy. The firm’s founding vision emerged from their firsthand experience building and scaling technology companies, particularly in cybersecurity and infrastructure, which shaped their investment focus on early-stage enterprise software startups. Aviso Ventures has evolved to leverage this operational expertise to identify and support promising startups in their earliest phases[4][5].
Aviso Ventures rides the wave of increasing enterprise demand for advanced cybersecurity, AI-driven analytics, and infrastructure modernization. The timing is critical as digital transformation accelerates across industries, driving urgent needs for innovative software solutions that secure data, optimize operations, and harness AI. Market forces such as rising cyber threats, cloud adoption, and AI integration favor Aviso’s investment thesis. By focusing on early-stage companies in these sectors, Aviso Ventures influences the broader ecosystem by fueling innovation that addresses pressing enterprise challenges and shaping the future of enterprise software[1][4].
Looking ahead, Aviso Ventures is poised to expand its influence by continuing to back startups that push the boundaries of cybersecurity, AI, and infrastructure software. Trends such as AI democratization, zero-trust security models, and cloud-native infrastructure will likely shape their portfolio’s evolution. Their operator-led approach and sector expertise position them well to identify and nurture the next generation of enterprise software leaders. As digital transformation deepens, Aviso Ventures’ role as a catalyst for innovation in enterprise tech is expected to grow, reinforcing their mission to invest in and scale transformative early-stage companies[4][5].
