Brad Bentz, ATX Venture Partners

Brad Bentz is a Partner and Co-Founder of ATX Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Austin. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Brad Bentz

Brad Bentz is a Partner and Co-Founder of ATX Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas that he founded in 2014 alongside Christopher Shonk and Danielle Allen. Before launching ATX, Bentz spent ten years as a field archaeologist, then transitioned to software development, worked at a boutique private equity firm on over $72M in equity transactions, and held roles at IDC and Boston Consulting Group. ATX invests primarily in Seed and Series A B2B software, SaaS, fintech, APIs, marketplaces, and frontier technologies across North America, with a strong Austin focus. The firm typically leads or co-leads Seed and Series A rounds and manages approximately $300 million across four funds, with additional capital in SPVs. Notable portfolio companies include Braclet, FM Ride, Scout, and Everfest. Bentz emphasizes that investors prioritize key growth metrics and growth signals, and he advocates for warm introductions via trusted contacts as the best way to reach VCs.

Brad Bentz at a glance

Role
Managing Director
Organization
ATX Venture Partners
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital

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