Backing bold U.S. capital allocators & early builders
A thesis-driven investment firm operating at the intersection of venture capital, private equity, and direct deal sponsorship.
Investment Focus
Emerging Fund Managers
U.S.-based venture capital funds led by emerging managers with operational or domain-specific advantages in AI, enterprise software, and applied deeptech.
Early-Stage Startups
Pre-seed and seed-stage startups based in the U.S., with strong technical teams and capital-efficient go-to-market strategies.
Independent Sponsorship
Transactions in overlooked sectors of the lower-middle market, where value can be created through operational transformation, not financial engineering.
Investment Thesis
Aguasto deploys capital with a selective, thesis-driven approach across three verticals, focusing on long-term value creation and innovation.
Our Approach
- Selective capital deployment to focused, high-agency teams
- Long-term view on innovation and value creation
- Emphasis on operational expertise and domain knowledge
Value Alignment
- Family-office-backed, founder-aligned ethos
- Capital-efficient growth strategies
- Conviction-based investment decisions
Investment Criteria
What We Look For
- U.S.-based teams with domain expertise
- Emerging fund managers with operational advantages
- Technical founders with capital-efficient strategies
- Overlooked sectors with transformation potential
What We Avoid
- Large funds with $2B+ AUM
- Multi-stage generalist firms
- Financial engineering-focused transactions
- Non-U.S. based investment opportunities
"We back focused, high-agency teams who align with our long-term view on innovation and value creation."
Connect With Us
If your investment opportunity aligns with our thesis, we'd like to hear from you. Please provide relevant details about your fund, startup, or transaction.