Founded in 2000 by Laura Lukaczyk in Clifton Forge, Virginia, Avansis Ventures focuses on seed, early stage, and later stage investments in new-market growth opportunities. The firm specializes in proprietary, scalable technologies leveraging the internet and broadband communications, including enterprise software, new media, and wireless sectors. With a typical investment range of $3 million to $14.5 million, Avansis Ventures has made three investments in companies such as Trust Digital and Cognio, primarily in the areas of cellphone security and wireless networking.