AAF Management’s Hybrid Fund Strategy Gains Access to Top Startups Through Emerging VCs
AAF Management is taking an unconventional approach to venture capital by blending direct startup investments with emerging fund backing. The strategy has reportedly given the firm exposure to numerous high-profile startups while maintaining smaller fund sizes.
Hybrid Venture Strategy Defies Conventional Fund Growth
Washington-based AAF Management is charting an unconventional path in the venture capital landscape by intentionally keeping its fund sizes modest while expanding its reach through a unique hybrid investment model, according to recent reports. The firm, founded by Omar Darwazah and Kyle Hendrick, recently closed its $55 million Axis Fund, bringing total assets under management to approximately $250 million across four funds.