AVP rebrands following MBO

Atlantic Vantage Point ( AVP ), formerly AXA Venture Partners, has officially rebranded and become an independent investment firm after completing its management buyout from AXA. The firm also announced that the European Investment Fund (EIF) has joined AXA as an anchor investor in its €1.5 billion Growth Fund I.

The move marks a strategic shift for AVP, which now operates as a standalone transatlantic investment platform focused on growth-stage tech companies in Europe and North America. The EIF investment, part of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI), positions AVP as a key player in strengthening late-stage tech funding in Europe.

AVP Growth Fund I has already closed three deals, including investments in Agicap and Odoo. With EIF’s support, the fund aims to offer a European alternative to U.S. growth funds and sovereign wealth capital. AVP manages over €2.5 billion across four strategies: venture, early growth, growth, and fund of funds.

AXA remains a strategic partner, with Deputy CEO George Stansfield staying on as Chairman of AVP’s Board.